EyeWorld magazine reports how Dr. Kevin Miller treated a patient with severe complications after they received artificial iris implants overseas. read article >
Dr. J. Bronwyn Bateman (RES ’78, FEL ’78), former professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has made a generous contribution to UCLA in memory of her late husband. As a young resident at UCLA Stein Eye Institute, Dr. Bateman faced tragedy when her husband Roderick K. Smith was diagnosed with mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer, during his residency in orthopaedics at UCLA. He died after an 11-month battle with the disease. read article >
Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) can directly measure retinal vessel densities in a non-invasive, reliable, and reproducible manner which provides indirect measurements of ocular perfusion and blood flow. read article >
The UCLA Stein Eye Institute marked its 50th anniversary and the reopening of the Jules Stein Building, recently renovated to create a state-of-the-art facility to advance UCLA’s work in the field of ophthalmology. read article >
An ophthalmologist helps preserve and improve vision in patients by examining the eyes to diagnose and treat problems. Some ophthalmologists, like Dr. Giaconi, specialize in eye surgery to correct and improve eye problems. read article >
