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Wishing a happy Father’s Day to our SEI community! #FathersDay

The Shiley Eye Institute will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth. We will reopen on Friday, June 20.

On Wednesday, June 11 we celebrated the opening of the new Viterbi Family Vision Research Center at the Shiley Eye Institute! Our 5 story, 100,000- square foot facility will be a powerhouse for vision research. t.e2ma.net/message/axoetn…

Congratulations to our graduated class of 2025 residents & fellows! We are so proud of you & cannot wait to see the positive impact you will make in vision care going forward! #residents #residency #ophthalmology #fellowship #fellows #classof2025 #graduation #UCSD #UCSDHealth

Today SEI is closed as we celebrate Juneteenth! At UCSD, this year’s theme is “We Are the Blueprint: An Unapologetic Legacy of Excellence.” Find out how you can participate in the UC San Diego celebration here: blink.ucsd.edu/sponsor/bsa/ju… #Juneteenth

Today is Nystagmus Awareness Day! Nystagmus is a vision condition that causes rapid & involuntary eye movements. Get to know our SEI Nystagmus specialists here: shileyeye.ucsd.edu/eye-conditions… #NystagmusAwarenessDay

Congratulations to our exceptional faculty, residents, fellows, & staff honored with departmental awards at the 2025 Residents & Fellows Graduation ceremony! Your hard work and dedication inspire us all. #Graduation2025 #Classof2025 #OphthalmologyExcellence #UCSDHealth

Happy Pride Month! We are celebrating our LGBTQ+ colleagues, patients & friends. For more information on UC San Diego events & resources visit: lgbt.ucsd.edu #PrideMonth #UCSDHealth

Heparan sulfate in Bruch's membrane may play a role in AMD by trapping lipoproteins and starting drusen formation. Targeting this interaction may prevent early AMD before vision loss occurs. Shiley Eye Institute UC San Diego School of Medicine #NIHfunded @PNASnews brnw.ch/21wTJxJ

Today is Helen Keller’s birthday & this week is Hellen Keller Deafblind Awareness Week! Keller was a devoted advocate for the disabled community, lecturer & author. Connect with resources for deafblind youth & adults here: helenkeller.org/hknc/ #HelenKeller #DeafBlind

It is National Sunglasses Day! Did you know our La Jolla location has its own optical shop? Come check out our wide selection of sunglasses, including prescription options! #NationalSunglassesDay #Sunglasses #Eye #EyeHealth #Glasses #HealthyVision

June is Migraine & Headache Awareness Month! Chronic angle closure glaucoma can cause headaches or eye aches that are often mistaken for migraines. Find out more about other symptoms here: shileyeye.ucsd.edu/eye-conditions… #Glaucoma

June is Fireworks Eye Safety Month! Fireworks may be beautiful, but they can cause serious eye injuries. Protect your vision this summer by watching fireworks safely & keeping a safe distance. Learn more: aao.org/eye-health/fir…

The Shiley Eye Institute will be closed on Friday, July 4 & Saturday July 5 in for Independence Day. We will reopen Monday, July 7.

Congratulations to SEI faculty member Sally L. Baxter, MD, MSc & team on winning “Most Likely to be Published” at the UC San Diego Health Data #Science Day Hackathon for their project, “Are weight loss drugs associated with an increased risk of #blindness?”

Great piece on oculomics: Application of AI to deliver healthcare from the eye. Sally Baxter ROBERT N WEINREB Aaron Lee Shiley Eye Institute UC San Diego NEI JAMA Ophthalmology: brnw.ch/21wTUdG

Happy Independence Day! Remember to prioritize eye safety with your celebrations. Please be advised that the Shiley Eye Institute is closed today Friday, July 4 & tomorrow Saturday July 5. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, July 7. #IndependanceDay #Holiday #Eye

Colorful Care Day with our amazing Optometry Staff! Each staff member picked a color to wear and brought delicious, corresponding color-themed treats to share. A fun and vibrant way to brighten the day! #Optometry #RainbowDay #EyeCare #HealthcareHeroes #Eye #UCSDHealth

We are proud to announce that Elaine Tran, MD is our new 2025 – 2026 Chief Resident! At graduation, we celebrated this leadership transition with the symbolic passing of the scepter from last year’s co-chief residents, Jimmy S. Chen, MD, & Michael Saheb Kashaf, MD, MSc.

July is Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month! UV rays can damage the eyes leading to cataracts, macular degeneration, ocular cancer & more. Sunglasses can help protect your eyes from UV harm. Tips for selecting sunglasses here: aao.org/eye-health/gla…