June 4, 2021
Family Finds Answers to Rare Genetic Glaucoma
When a father and his two kids developed an array of peculiar symptoms, doctors, Brazilian researchers and the NIH partnered to find a diagnosis and path to treatment.
Patient Care
December 10, 2020
COVID-19 Found in The Cornea: Are Transplants a Transmission Risk?
A multi-institutional study finds that COVID-19 can be found in post-mortem corneal tissue, highlighting the importance of the donor screening process.
October 9, 2020
Weighing Risks and Benefits for Glaucoma Patients During COVID-19
Michigan Medicine ophthalmologists create a scalable algorithm for triaging appointments during the pandemic.
September 28, 2020
Bringing Precision Medicine to Ophthalmology
Innovative device ensures doctors obtain adequate fluid samples from the eye, helping with diagnosis and individualized treatment plans for patients.
March 29, 2020
Protective Hygienic Shield for Eye Exams
U-M researchers have developed an improved breath shield for use with slit lamps and other instruments. The shield is designed to protect both the eye care professional and the patient from the other's respiratory droplets and other secretions during the eye exam. Download the full set of design files.
March 25, 2019
Woman’s Contact Lens Care Leads to Parasitic Eye Infection
Acanthamoeba eye infections in contact lens wearers are rare but serious, and these infections often start because of improper lens handling and poor hygiene.
February 6, 2019
Gene Therapy Treatment Targets Rare Form of Inherited Vision Loss
Advances in gene therapy are yielding new options for treating inherited retinal degenerations, giving retina specialists new tools — and new hope for patients and families.
January 8, 2019
Kellogg Eye Center Pilots RFID Tags to Track and Reduce Patient Wait Times
A popular type of data collection is helping Kellogg providers make visits more meaningful for patients and reduce wait times.
August 30, 2018
Cornea Transplant Restores Young Boy's Vision
A fishing accident could have robbed a young boy of sight in his left eye. His vision was restored thanks to a donated cornea and transplant surgery.
May 4, 2018
Ophthalmologists Link Immunotherapy Cancer Drugs to Uveal Effusion
In a new report, Michigan Medicine experts discuss immunotherapy cancer drugs and their potential affect on vision.