Gene therapy allowed teen to see snowflakes for the first time
On Apr. 5, 2023, researchers at Oregon Health & Science University’s OHSU Casey Eye Institue announced that gene…
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Extremely rare gene variants point to a potential cause of age-related macular degeneration
On Apr. 3, 2023, a study from the National Eye Institute (NEI) identified rare genetic variants that could…
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3D map revealed DNA organization within human retina cells
On Oct. 7, 2022, the National Eye Institute researchers announced they had mapped the organization of human retinal…
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Biotechnology | Disease | Medicine | NIH | Ophthalmogy | Therapeutics
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…
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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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Scientists used gene therapy and a novel light-sensing protein to restore vision in mice
On Oct. 22, 2020, a newly developed light-sensing protein called the MCO1 opsin restored vision in blind mice…
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FDA | Neurology | Ophthalmogy | Rare Disease
The FDA approved new therapy for rare disease affecting optic nerve, spinal cord
On Jun. 11, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Viela Bio’s Uplizna (inebilizumab-cdon) injection for intravenous…
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Researchers restored sight in mice by turning skin cells into light-sensing eye cells
On Apr. 15, 2020, researchers have discovered a technique for directly reprogramming skin cells into light-sensing rod photoreceptors…
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Biotechnology | CRISPR | Disease | Genomics | Ophthalmogy | Therapeutics
Oregon Health Sciences doctors first to use CRISPR editing for inherited form of blindness
On Mar. 4, 2020, doctors at the Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland…
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UCLA clinical trial resulted in a brain implant to help restore visual perception to the blind
On Sept. 18, 2019, researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) announced developing a device geared…
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Donna Strickland won a share of the Nobel Prize in Physics for inventions in the field of laser physics
On Oct. 2, 2018, The Nobel Foundation announced that Donna Strickland had was awarded a share of the…
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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Genomics | Medicine | Non-Profit Research | Ophthalmogy | Stem Cell | Therapeutics
Wold Foundation of Wyoming announced a gift of $2.5 million to help in OHSU’s fight against macular degeneration
On Jun. 7, 2018, the Wold Foundation of Wyoming announced a gift of $2.5 million to help in…
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UNMC Truhlsen Eye Institute received Cochrane Eyes and Vision Center for Evidence-based Medicine designation
On Aug. 28, 2015, the Truhlsen Eye Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has been selected…
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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…
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Biotechnology | Disease | FDA | Ophthalmogy | Therapeutics
Omeros received FDA Approval of Omidria
On Jun. 2, 2014, Omeros announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved Omidria™ (phenylephrine…
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The Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center was opened
On May 22, 2013, the Truhlsen Eye Institute opened its door and is poised to revolutionize eye care…
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Lucentis approved for treatment of diabetic macular edema
On Aug. 10. 2012, Genentech announced that Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug…
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Biology | Diagnostics | Disease | Ophthalmogy | Therapeutics
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…
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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,…
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University of Iowa established the Center for Macular Degeneration
In 1997, the University of Iowa established the Center for Macular Degeneration. The Center was later renamed the…
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Brenda Gallie identified the cause of drug-resistant childhood cancer of the retina
In 1996, Dr. Brenda Gallie identified the cause of drug-resistant childhood cancer of the retina, leading to an…
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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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Biotechnology | Diagnostics | Disease | FDA | Neurology | Ophthalmogy
Omeros Corp was founded
In 1994, Omeros Corp. was founded in Seattle as a biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing…
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VEGF molecule was discovered
In 1993, Massachusetts Eye and Ear researchers discovered the Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) molecule, implicated in diabetic…
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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…
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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…
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The human retinoblastoma (Rb) gene was cloned
On Nov. 30, 1987, scientists at the University of California at San Diego and Wills Eye Hospital announced…
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Johnsonﾠ & ﾠJohnson introduced ACUVUE contact lenses
In 1987, Johnsonﾠ &ﾠ Johnson introduced ACUVU brand contact lenses, the first disposable contact lenses that can be…
