https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/Ophthalmology50 most recent storiesen-USee2f17ba-1eaf-4d11-9534-52bd818da8c4https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-dr-bene-to-give-presentation-on-glaucomaDavid Bene, MD, FACS, will give a presentation on glaucoma for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 7 a.m.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T11:50:18-04:000a8c4814-d3b2-4e32-8dbd-a261b7fe78b1https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-dr-siso-and-riner-to-give-presentationsDeniz Siso, MD, and Derrick Riner will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 7 a.m.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-01T10:01:37-04:009bc99058-26bf-4385-b111-ac0991cad334https://www.wboy.com/news/upshur/wvu-eye-institute-offers-free-exams-for-flood-victims-in-buckhannon/The WVU Eye Institute offered free eye exams and health screenings on Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, helping resident's impacted by last month's flooding in the region.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T11:34:06-04:002fd75bfb-9ad1-4d8d-8333-d9d2cb6f1e42https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nei-announces-continuation-of-funding-for-multi-center-glaucoma-treatment-study-led-by-professor-tonsomhealThe West Virginia University School of Medicine received a notification of continued funding for a major multi-center study that aims to simplify glaucoma management for patients through the annual administration of a laser eye treatment known as selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT).Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-28T15:53:40-04:009230365d-38e0-4314-baf3-0be79b453f9fhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=undergraduate-students-explore-methods-behind-prom1-retinal-protein-mutations-through-hands-on-summeA summer research program hosted on the West Virginia University Health Sciences campus helped a pair of undergraduate students affirm their passion for vision research, as they explored how mutations of a particular retinal protein can lead to blindness.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-24T14:52:46-04:0091888243-5104-41bc-88ce-e9397b852133https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-drs-clark-and-mahmud-to-give-presentationsForrest Clark, MD, and Haseeb Mahmud, MD, will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 7 a.m.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-18T10:24:06-04:0021dd3799-f22d-4953-ae5b-2a6e9154d3c3https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-receives-notification-of-funding-for-research-aimed-at-developing-novel-theraThe West Virginia University School of Medicine received notification of continued funding for a research project that aims to develop novel therapies for the blinding disease known as retinitis pigmentosa.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-11T15:52:58-04:00a578502d-359d-4b87-84b1-8f6e5757fc45https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-summer-research-program-helps-student-affirm-passion-for-research-into-glaucoma-and-other-ocularsomhealA lifelong curiosity and passion for visual sciences led Lauren Peyton from the University of Notre Dame to the West Virginia University Health Sciences campus in Morgantown, where she had the opportunity to engage in the same hands-on research that played a crucial role in restoring her vision.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-14T14:12:07-04:0027a0bebd-fdc5-4d8e-a12b-42fbaccbdb40https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-eye-institute-to-host-free-flood-relief-clinic-for-families-affected-by-recent-flooding-in-centrThe West Virginia University Eye Institute will host a free flood relief clinic for families affected by recent flooding in Central West Virginia at WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon on Saturday, August 29, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-05T15:43:02-04:0081001b58-4c15-4115-b89c-a7dcb808b76chttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nei-grant-provides-funding-for-wvu-researchers-to-explore-mechanisms-behind-blinding-diseases-causedsomdiscoverA new grant awarded to the West Virginia University School of Medicine will allow researchers to develop novel strategies for answering some of the most pressing and outstanding questions related to the pathogenesis of retinal disease.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-17T14:46:52-04:00fe68aa7f-b7de-4109-a7cd-9cdfa02918d8https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-drs-chu-and-shott-to-give-presentations_0Kun Hsi Chu, MD, and, Molly Shott, MD, will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, July 8, at 7 a.m.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-07T12:35:03-04:00f1a0a7c1-3382-4ca0-8293-65b492ba9412https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=department-of-ophthalmology-and-visual-sciences-welcomes-assistant-professor-binbin-xieBinbin Xie, OD, PhD, joined the West Virginia University Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences as an assistant professor in the optometry service on July 1.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-07-07T10:24:32-04:0066279c82-98fb-4af6-a741-3c8ef81594d8https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-rotating-medical-student-to-give-presentationTimothy Johnson will give a presentation for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, July 1, at 7 a.m.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-30T09:36:23-04:0003fd7133-ccf1-4c93-95d1-f0d1bea9d5dchttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-drs-abdulnabi-and-moran-to-give-presentationsSami Abdulnabi, MD, MPH, and Eric Moran, MD, will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, June 24, at 7 a.m.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-23T09:57:08-04:00869bce5d-77f8-4cf7-8ad4-fea07748677ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-department-to-present-surgical-video-showcaseThe Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, June 17, will feature a surgical video showcase presented by members of the Department.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-16T09:21:17-04:00a18153f5-6be2-437b-ba8c-27e67fa1306ahttps://wvumedicine.org/news/article/wvu-medicine/ruby-memorial-hospital/wvu-eye-institute-clinician-scientist-supports-new-building-with-150k-gift/somempowerMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A clinical research leader at the WVU Eye Institute is advancing innovation in eye care for future generations with a $150,000 gift to benefit the new outpatient facility in Morgantown.  Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-10T15:28:58-04:00854d517a-02d7-4b6a-8d7e-7cfb6378877ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-drs-chu-and-shott-to-give-presentationsKun Hsi Chu, MD, and Molly Shott, MD, will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, June 10, at 7 a.m.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-08T14:46:34-04:0074425722-59bc-45e2-b42a-3d753e2b91b5https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=registration-now-open-for-2026-thyroid-disease-conferenceRegistration is now open for the 2026 Thyroid Disease Conference, hosted by the WVU Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-08T14:21:10-04:00dec5cba5-85e9-45e6-a33c-2bee1bd8667ahttps://www.wdtv.com/2026/05/26/vision-without-borders-wvu-eye-institute-provides-care-ghana/The WVU Eye Institute has taken eye care cross continental. For nearly a decade a team from the institute has traveled to Ghana to provide vison care. Dr. Thomas Mauger, Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at WVU said the idea came from a chance encounter.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-08T13:55:34-04:005807c834-bc6b-4e56-9762-d8007b39d7c2https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-drs-frigoletto-and-patel-to-give-presentation-on-global-ophthalmologyEvan Frigoletto, M.D., and Ami Patel, M.D., will give a presentation on global ophthalmology for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, June 3, at 7 a.m.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-06-02T09:12:22-04:006b1ed9b4-0bcd-4284-bec7-ace15347b32ahttps://www.wdtv.com/2026/05/26/vision-without-borders-wvu-eye-institute-provides-care-ghana/BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -The WVU Eye Institute has taken eye care cross continental.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-27T11:24:31-04:00b3740cf5-f8c7-40b3-a3d7-197e3435aacfhttps://wvexplorer.com/vision-impairment-west-virginia/The scenic country roads for which West Virginia is beloved can become much less welcoming as our eyes age, especially when conditions such as fog and winding mountain highways come into play.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-26T09:57:24-04:0050eace10-1e13-4156-a6d6-d3d914ff2fb2https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-department-to-present-quarterly-report_2The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, May 27, will feature a presentation of the Department's quarterly report.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-26T09:10:49-04:008354e40e-03e6-44ba-83cd-56c156b5e5dchttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-medicine-announces-faculty-promotions-for-2026The West Virginia University School of Medicine recently announced the faculty promotions for 2026. A total of 91 faculty members from 31 departments across the School of Medicine's three campuses were awarded associate professor or professor status. See the full list of awarded faculty below:Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-21T11:01:42-04:0006f86801-f6ff-4066-9eeb-de4539c02c0bhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=seeing-hope-in-asuoso-wvu-eye-institute-carries-on-decade-long-tradition-of-providing-vision-care-fosomhealFor more than a decade, a team from the West Virginia University Eye Institute, led by Professor and Executive Chair Thomas Mauger, M.D., has been traveling to one of the most remote regions of Ghana to deliver critical vision-saving eye care services to local patients.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-19T15:27:36-04:00c79cb0fa-7731-4aee-ac93-4306676a2558https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-drs-siso-and-yaskanich-to-give-presentationsDeniz Siso, MD, and Ashley Yaskanich, MD, will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, May 20, at 7 a.m.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-18T14:00:20-04:00d1085a11-2f81-413e-ae0c-22dc0ace36e6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-ophthalmology-residency-program-inspires-graduates-to-pursue-careers-in-community-based-medicinesomenagaeThe primary role of any physician is to meet patients' individual needs and improve healthcare outcomes on a large scale. Graduates from the Ophthalmology Residency Program at the West Virginia University School of Medicine are taking that mission one step further, as they build lasting relationships with patients by embedding themselves within the communities where they practice.Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-05-13T16:45:05-04:003c6133e1-6206-4df4-8bc3-c8c6ee1e6b71https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/04/23/4-wvu-students-named-goldwater-scholars-marking-university-first?utm_source=cision-news-release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen2825somempowerFor the first time, West Virginia University has four recipients of the Goldwater Scholarship, the nation's premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and natural sciences that supports students with a strong commitment to research careers.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-30T09:34:23-04:00e88aeb7c-a445-4409-9a90-fce6eafd0bfehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-eye-institute-outreach-initiative-provides-residents-with-opportunity-to-deliver-critical-visionsomenageAn outreach initiative at the West Virginia University Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is providing a unique training opportunity for ophthalmology residents, as they travel to the state's lone specialized school for blind and deaf children to deliver critical vision evaluation services.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-23T08:43:20-04:00af16c666-ed36-4f62-aaf2-0c842a1e1c2chttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-dr-hinds-to-give-presentation_0Akil Hinds, M.D., will give a presentation for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, April 22, at 7 a.m.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-20T16:09:58-04:00dbd24a84-7d5e-4631-a9de-f75dfbc34283https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-dr-eid-to-give-presentation_0Alen Eid, M.D., will give a presentation for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, April 15, at 7 a.m.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-10T15:40:52-04:0016271da6-6453-4530-9d26-c67c3e3af424https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=local-blind-and-visually-impaired-youth-featured-in-new-documentary-highlighting-wvu-s-children-s-visomempowerSeven students enrolled in the West Virginia University Eye Institute's Children's Vision Rehabilitation Program (CVRP) got to experience what life is like as a movie star, as they walked down the red carpet to cheers from family, friends and the dedicated team of professionals who have helped shape their educational journeys.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-10T14:30:31-04:006948acbb-e744-4d9c-9d11-6254c81f6e2ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-dr-shi-to-give-presentationMichael Shi, M.D., will give a presentation for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, April 8, at 7 a.m.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-06T15:31:37-04:000305f0a5-2391-415f-b6d2-47a0ebc32f20https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-drs-chen-and-clark-to-give-presentationsStephen Chen, M.D., and Forrest Clark, M.D., will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, April 1, at 7 a.m.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-30T14:50:19-04:0058a67df5-55ca-4d88-a905-9cbb120385d2https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=visual-sciences-cobre-seminar-series-dr-calvert-to-give-presentation-on-photoreceptors_0Peter Calvert, Ph.D., will give a presentation on photoreceptors for the Visual Sciences Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) Seminar Series on Friday, March 27, at noon.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-24T09:37:50-04:0058a67df5-55ca-4d88-a905-9cbb120385d2https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=visual-sciences-cobre-seminar-series-dr-calvert-to-give-presentation-on-photoreceptorsPeter Calvert, Ph.D., will give a presentation on photoreceptors for the Visual Sciences Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) Seminar Series on Friday, March 27, at noon.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-24T09:37:47-04:00d85f4186-c6f5-4fad-b5ec-c522d4bf212fhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-coakley-to-give-presentation-on-low-visionRebecca Coakley, MA, CLVT, will give a presentation on low vision for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, March 25, at 7 a.m.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-24T09:24:12-04:004cf5352c-eddf-4f30-b2b2-b8e1bc3b18b6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=health-sciences-community-invited-to-attend-screening-of-sight-unseen-documentaryThe WVU Eye Institute and the WVU Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences will host a screening of the documentary "Sight Unseen" on Wednesday, March 25, at 1:45 p.m. in the WVU Eye Institute Auditorium.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-31T09:40:28-04:00c580a960-3cda-4d3f-b521-f6f374509493https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-dr-gigantelli-to-give-presentation-on-oculoplasticsJames Gigantelli, M.D., FACS, will give a presentation on oculoplastics for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, March 18, at 7 a.m.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-17T09:44:50-04:005a00ed1b-5851-4814-bdee-ef86052b4189https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=registration-now-open-for-department-of-ophthalmology-and-visual-sciences-pearls-conference-2026Registration is now open for the West Virginia University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Pearls Conference 2026.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-14T11:50:10-04:0009ad0b48-1c4c-4ac9-81f3-750e5a4de641https://www.wboy.com/remarkable-women/2026-remarkable-women-series-rebecca-coakley/MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — As part of WBOY and Homefinder's Plus Real Estate's initiative to celebrate women during March, this week, we introduce you to Rebecca Coakley.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-11T09:43:08-04:00f8441556-16fa-46b7-8f70-5368a31e1cd7https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=visual-sciences-cobre-seminar-series-dr-oakley-to-give-presentation-on-evolution-of-animal-visual-syTodd Oakley, Ph.D., will give a presentation on the evolution of animal visual systems for the Visual Sciences Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) Seminar Series on Friday, March 13, at noon.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-09T12:54:36-04:0013f3d2bd-77d4-423b-bce8-ac80cc709a8fhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-drs-duong-and-siso-to-give-presentationsSabrina Duong, M.D., and Deniz Siso, M.D., will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7 a.m. Drs. Duong and Siso are second-year residents in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Residency Program. The presentations will be held online via Zoom and in the Pangilinan Family Lecture Hall on the second floor of the Eye Institute.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-24T11:34:57-05:00e5bcd316-d3fa-4d12-aaaa-d60e326f33d6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-drs-elhamdani-and-finley-to-give-presentations_0Rawan Elhamdani, M.D., and Robert Finley, M.D., will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 7 a.m.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-16T13:47:31-05:0003cb87f3-3ff7-43e4-9af6-4997b8c1bc48https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-eye-institute-ophthalmologist-dr-john-nguyen-reaches-underserved-patients-through-local-and-globsomdiscoverSince joining the West Virginia University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Eye Institute faculty in 2009, Professor and Oculoplastic Surgeon John Nguyen, M.D., has dedicated his career to serving patients both near and far through local and global outreach efforts.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-18T15:03:29-05:00d9758f6b-d0e8-4839-9ce7-28d724bb36a8https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=rotations-at-local-va-provide-wvu-ophthalmology-residents-with-unique-learning-experiences-and-opporsomempowerThrough regular rotations at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, ophthalmology residents at the West Virginia University School of Medicine get the opportunity to grow as physicians while simultaneously delivering highly specialized eye care services to veteran patients in need.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-13T15:57:47-05:00947ae291-5720-4252-9c0f-0c0b7f38d278https://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/WVU-Medicine/Press-Releases/wvu-medicine-highlights-age-related-macular-degeneration-awareness-detection-and-emerging-treatments/MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – a leading cause of vision loss among older adults – affects millions of Americans and carries a significant impact on quality of life if not managed early. While AMD cannot be reversed, early detection and advanced care can slow progression and help patients maintain functional vision and independence. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-11T12:42:56-05:00d7820bf9-9bc5-4ce3-a0ac-447fd08dcfefhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-drs-desire-and-patel-to-give-presentationsGalaxy Desire, M.D., and Ami Patel, M.D., will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7 a.m.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-10T09:52:34-05:001b003a94-a466-46e0-ba29-35496b2e2560https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=ophthalmology-grand-rounds-drs-mahmud-and-sadat-to-give-presentations_0Haseeb Mahmud, M.D., and Omar Sadat, M.D., will give presentations for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 7 a.m.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-03T09:31:25-05:00df6bf4c2-5d17-4a29-9b4d-3289f62b81f3https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=department-of-ophthalmology-and-visual-sciences-welcomes-newly-matched-residents-for-2026The West Virginia University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences will welcome five newly matched residents to the residency program in July.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-03T16:27:21-05:00