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 >
I had an eye procedure last week at the Jules Stein Outpatient Surgery Center in Westwood. My surgeon, Dr. Cynthia Boxrud, was fantastic -- my eyes and eyelids look great. But I also want to give a shout-out to the rest of my care team, including Dr. Fang, nurses Hong, Jackie and Lynn and care ... read article
Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a Halloween costume’s fright factor, but wearing them without a prescription could result in something far more terrifying – blindness. UCLA Stein Eye and Doheny Eye Institutes join the American Academy of Ophthalmology in urging Halloween shoppers to understand the risks of wearing over-the-counter contact lenses. While it ... read article
Dear Doctor: I was recently diagnosed with wet macular degeneration and am now receiving periodic injections for the disease. My question is: What causes it? Are there any risk factors, such as drugs or diet? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of adult blindness in industrialized countries. AMD causes damage to the central ... read article
Dear Doctors: About a year ago, when I turned 44, I started using reading glasses that I purchased at the drug store and they seemed to work just fine. Now I need a stronger pair and I wonder whether using them has weakened my eyes. We’re happy to be able to reassure you that using ... read article
With summer in full swing, the days are longer, the temperature is higher and the threat from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays is greater. The UCLA Stein Eye and Doheny Eye Institutes and the American Academy of Ophthalmology warn that excess sun exposure can put you at risk of serious short-term and long-term eye ... read article
Rhianna Wilson spent her senior year of high school in and out of four San Diego hospitals, seeking relief for her vision loss, pain and debilitating headaches. At age 18, she was diagnosed with Ehler-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a rare genetic disorder marked by overly stretchy connective tissue. In Wilson’s case, the disorder revealed itself in ... read article
My mom just had her Glaucoma surgery. I want to special thanks to Dr Simon Law and his team (Michael, Mark, and 2 other ladies that I didn't get catch their names) for an amazing experience. Our appointment was at 10:15am; Michael checked us in right away, and we got seen right away. The nurses ... read article
Dear Doctors: Our son recently went to the optometrist and we were surprised to learn he has astigmatism and needs glasses. My friends say astigmatism is common, but that it means he’ll never be able to wear contacts. Is this true? Your friends are both right and wrong. Yes, astigmatism is a common condition that ... read article
Ocular melanoma is a rare form of eye cancer. Each year, only 2,500 people –or five in 1 million– are diagnosed. So why, as the news media reports, are a baffling number of newly diagnosed ocular melanoma cases cropping up in the southern United States? To shed light on the issue, we consulted Dr. Tara ... read article
More than 40 percent of eye injuries that occur every year are related to sports or recreational activities. A recent study found that about 30,000 people in the U.S. went to an emergency department with a sports-related eye injury, a substantially higher estimate than previously reported. Three sports accounted for almost half of all injuries: ... read article
