“Prevalence of glaucoma in the U.S. in 2022” study found higher prevalence of the eye disease than previously estimated
On Oct. 18, 2024, a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology, found that approximately 4.22 million people in the…
Gene therapy effective in hereditary blindness
On Sep. 10, 2024, researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden announced a study that shows that gene…
Black history month
Black History Month Celebrates the pioneering accomplishments of James McCune Smith, Rebecca Lee Crumpler, Alexa Canady and Patricia…
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CIRM awarded $31 million to fund clinical-stage research for cancers and eye disease
On Apr. 26, 2024, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) announced it had approved awarding nearly $31…
Eye cell atlas pinpoints where disease-causing genes are expressed, raising hope for inroads against blindness
On Aug. 25, 2023, Harvardﾒs Center for Brain Science announced the ceation of an eye atlas that pinpoints…
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NIH study confirmed benefit of supplements for slowing age-related macular degeneration
On Jun. 2, 2022, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported that the Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS…
Casey Eye Institute researchers develop technology to address blindness
On Apr. 24, 2015, researchers led by David Huang, M.D., Ph.D. at Oregon Health Sciences University’s (OHSU) Casey…
The Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing was renamed as SightLife to better reflect its national and international role
In 2006, the Board of Trustees of the Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing renamed Northwest Lions…
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OHSU School of Medicine’s Casey Eye Institute received $2.6 million to study glaucoma
On Jan. 29, 2004, researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Medicine’s Casey Eye Institute…
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OHSU researcher uncovered macular degeneration gene
On Oct. 21, 2003, scientists at Oregon Health Sciences University’s (OHSU) Casey Eye Institute announced they had found…
The Northwest Lions Eye Bank merged with the Montana Eye Bank
In 2001, the Northwest Lions Eye Bank merged with the Montana Eye Bank. SightLife, based in Washington state,…
The Lion’s Eye Bank reached milestone: 10,000th corneal transplantation
On Dec. 8, 1994, the Lion’s Eye Bank of Washington, Northern Idaho and Alaska announced that they had…
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Omeros Corp was founded
In 1994, Omeros Corp. was founded in Seattle as a biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing…
VEGF molecule was discovered
In 1993, Massachusetts Eye and Ear researchers discovered the Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) molecule, implicated in diabetic…
The UC San Diego Shiley Eye Center opened
In 1991, the UC San Diego Shiley Eye Center opened with support by Donald and Darlene Shiley and…
Casey Eye Institute opened at OHSU on Marquam Hill
In 1990, Casey Eye Institute opened on Marquam Hill. Casey’s roots reach back to the end of World…
Laser is first used in corrective eye surgery
In 1987, ophthalmologist, Steven Trokel performed the first laser surgery on a patient’s eyes, and later patented the…
Johnsonﾠ & ﾠJohnson introduced ACUVUE contact lenses
In 1987, Johnsonﾠ &ﾠ Johnson introduced ACUVU brand contact lenses, the first disposable contact lenses that can be…
Dr. Patricia Bath became the first woman to chair an ophthalmology residency program in the U.S.
In 1983, Dr. Patricia E. Bath became the first woman to chair an ophthalmology residency program in the…