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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

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

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

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.

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Honored to share that Dr. José-Alain Sahel received the Future Vision Foundation’s Laureate Award at the Cleveland Museum of Art! 👁️✨ He’s featured in a new doc alongside our Pitt researchers working to restore sight. ow.ly/vX5450VKCLR #VisionResearch #FutureVision

🌕 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

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

On #InternationalNursesDay, we celebrate the incredible nurses at the UPMC Vision Institute! 👁️💙 Your skill, compassion, and dedication help patients see a brighter future every day. Thank you for all you do! #Ophthalmology #ThankYouNurses #EyeCare

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

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