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.