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Pitt_OPH

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The UPMC Vision Institute studies vision from corneal clarity to brain perception. Their research addresses diseases—infectious, inflammatory, traumatic, toxic, degenerative, or genetic—to develop strategies for preventing & reversing blindness. ow.ly/468T50UYT33

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Pitt OPH joins the world in celebrating International Women's Day! This year’s theme, "Accelerate Action," calls for continued progress toward gender equality and women’s empowerment. #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #WomensDay #GenderEquality #EmpowerWomen

Pitt OPH joins the world in celebrating International Women's Day! 
 
This year’s theme, "Accelerate Action," calls for continued progress toward gender equality and women’s empowerment. 

#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #WomensDay #GenderEquality #EmpowerWomen
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This is World Glaucoma Week, which aims to raise awareness about glaucoma, a chronic eye condition that can cause irreversible damage to vision and, in severe cases, lead to blindness. Don't be in the dark about glaucoma - get the facts! Learn more at ow.ly/HkOi50Vagjg

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Last week, Dept Chairs, José-Alain Sahel, MD, (OPH), José P. Zevallos, MD, MPH, FACS (OHNS), along w/Eye & Ear Foundation's CEO, Lawton Synder, had a productive & engaging conversation w/donors & board members in Florida. They discussed strategies for the depts' future & growth.

Last week, Dept Chairs, José-Alain Sahel, MD, (OPH), José P. Zevallos, MD, MPH, FACS (OHNS), along w/Eye & Ear Foundation's CEO, Lawton Synder, had a productive & engaging conversation w/donors & board members in Florida. They discussed strategies for the depts' future & growth.
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Did you know... that for the past three years, the Department of Ophthalmology has offered community ophthalmology technician training programs and jobs? Find out more: ow.ly/A7H250V0b5j #Ophthalmology #EyeHealth #OphthalmologyTechnician

Did you know...

that for the past three years, the Department of Ophthalmology has offered community ophthalmology technician training programs and jobs?

Find out more:
ow.ly/A7H250V0b5j

#Ophthalmology #EyeHealth #OphthalmologyTechnician
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Join us at @tracebrewing on April 1, 2025 for an evening of fascinating local research and great company with José-Alain Sahel, MD, Andrew M. Williams, MD, and Kendra Noneman. No registration required! Raise a glass to local research!

Join us at @tracebrewing on April 1, 2025 for an evening of fascinating local research and great company with José-Alain Sahel, MD, Andrew M. Williams, MD, and Kendra Noneman. No registration required!

Raise a glass to local research!
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Join us at Trace Brewing on April 1, 2025 for an evening of fascinating local research and great company with José-Alain Sahel, MD, Andrew M. Williams, MD, and Kendra Noneman. No Registration required! Raise a glass to local research! #LocalResearch #ResearchTalks

Join us at Trace Brewing on April 1, 2025 for an evening of fascinating local research and great company with José-Alain Sahel, MD, Andrew M. Williams, MD, and Kendra Noneman. No Registration required!

Raise a glass to local research!
 #LocalResearch #ResearchTalks
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Located in the Vision Institute at UPMC’s Mercy Pavilion, StreetLab is a cutting-edge, patient-centered research facility within Pitt’s Department of Ophthalmology. Check it out here ow.ly/NXkY50VmsHE

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Join us tomorrow at Trace Brewing for an exciting evening filled with fascinating local research and great conversation with experts JosĂ©-Alain Sahel, MD, Andrew M. Williams, MD, and Kendra Noneman. No registration needed—just come and enjoy! #LocalResearch #PittsburghEvents

Join us tomorrow at Trace Brewing for an exciting evening filled with fascinating local research and great conversation with experts José-Alain Sahel, MD, Andrew M. Williams, MD, and Kendra Noneman.

No registration needed—just come and enjoy! 

#LocalResearch  #PittsburghEvents
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April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month! Let’s highlight the importance of eye health for women. From moms to friends, let’s commit to learning, spreading awareness, and supporting healthy vision! #WomensEyeHealth #EyeSafety #HealthyVision

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Thinking about a future in eye care? The UPMC Vision Institute & Pitt Ophthalmology are leading the way in innovative education—training the next generation of eye care professionals & researchers! Check out Pitt OPH's website! ophthalmology.pitt.edu/education#EyeC
 #MedicalEducation

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Watch the recording of EEF Sight + Sound Bites: Restoring Vision with Optogenetics featuring JosĂ©-Alain Sahel, MD & Leah Byrne, PhD. Cutting-edge insights on vision restoration you don’t want to miss! ow.ly/jwyf50VAcvj #Optogenetics #VisionResearch #NeuroScience

Watch the recording of EEF Sight + Sound Bites: Restoring Vision with Optogenetics featuring José-Alain Sahel, MD & Leah Byrne, PhD.
Cutting-edge insights on vision restoration you don’t want to miss! 
ow.ly/jwyf50VAcvj
#Optogenetics #VisionResearch  #NeuroScience
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Pitt OPH is showing up big at #ARVO2025 in Salt Lake City, May 3–8 — with 113 posters and 25 presentations! We're proud to be pushing the boundaries in vision science and ophthalmology. #PittOPH #VisionResearch #Ophthalmology

Pitt OPH is showing up big at #ARVO2025 in Salt Lake City, May 3–8 — with 113 posters and 25 presentations!

We're proud to be pushing the boundaries in vision science and ophthalmology. 
 #PittOPH #VisionResearch #Ophthalmology
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At UPMC Vision Institute, we offer innovative Low Vision Resources to help individuals live independently: Sensory Garden Street Lab for real-world navigation Life Skills Apartment for home independence Driving Simulator ow.ly/gMyy50VAfJf #LowVision #VisionCare

At UPMC Vision Institute, we offer innovative Low Vision Resources to help individuals live independently:
 Sensory Garden 
 Street Lab for real-world navigation 
 Life Skills Apartment for home independence
 Driving Simulator
ow.ly/gMyy50VAfJf
#LowVision #VisionCare
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Honored to share that Dr. JosĂ©-Alain Sahel received the Future Vision Foundation’s Laureate Award at the Cleveland Museum of Art! đŸ‘ïžâœš He’s featured in a new doc alongside our Pitt researchers working to restore sight. ow.ly/vX5450VKCLR #VisionResearch #FutureVision

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🌕 The Lunar Portal at UPMC Mercy Pavilion explores how moonlight shapes our mental health & connects us to ancient rhythms. 🌙 ow.ly/3l6250VLw9h #LunarPortal #UPMCMercy #ArtAndWellbeing

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This past weekend, Pitt OPH & the Eye & Ear Foundation hosted the Biglan Lecture & Pediatric Ophthalmology Conference at UPMC Vision Institute! A highlight: Dr. David B. Granet’s dynamic talk, “Fun with Strabismus.” #Ophthalmology #Strabismus #UPMCVision #MedTwitter

This past weekend, Pitt OPH & the Eye & Ear Foundation hosted the Biglan Lecture & Pediatric Ophthalmology Conference at UPMC Vision Institute! 

A highlight: Dr. David B. Granet’s dynamic talk, “Fun with Strabismus.” 

#Ophthalmology #Strabismus #UPMCVision  #MedTwitter
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On #InternationalNursesDay, we celebrate the incredible nurses at the UPMC Vision Institute! đŸ‘ïžđŸ’™ Your skill, compassion, and dedication help patients see a brighter future every day. Thank you for all you do! #Ophthalmology #ThankYouNurses #EyeCare

On #InternationalNursesDay, we celebrate the incredible nurses at the UPMC Vision Institute! đŸ‘ïžđŸ’™

Your skill, compassion, and dedication help patients see a brighter future every day. Thank you for all you do! 

#Ophthalmology #ThankYouNurses #EyeCare
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Pitt OPH & Eye & Ear Foundation joined WPSBC at the UPMC Vision Institute’s Sensory Garden! 🌿 Designed for mobility + independence, it’s a hands-on space supporting accessible design. Watch the KDKA coverage here: ow.ly/uPIc50VRJ1q #SensoryGarden #AccessibleDesign #InclusiveSpaces

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Deadline today! Don't miss your chance to be part of the Dept. of Ophthalmology Retreat on July 23-24! Dive into the cutting-edge research happening at the UPMC Vision Institute. 📱 Submit your abstracts today to get involved! #VisionScience #OphthalmologyResearch