Mahsa Rivera Wins Student Innovator Award! March 20, 2019 Go An HIPAA-compliant online contact lens Rx database, protecting the patient between the prescriber and seller interface.
With single gene insertion, blind mice regain sight March 18, 2019 Go Researchers designed a virus targeted to retinal ganglion cells and loaded it with the gene for a light-sensitive receptor.
Therapy Could Improve, Prolong Sight Go People with deteriorating vision could see better and retain vision longer if new therapies work as well in humans as they do in mice.
Uprooted: Remembering Japanese American Internment March 11, 2019 Go A Cal alum loses his Optometry practice during Japanese American internment.
Focusing the Camera’s Lens on Eyecare March 6, 2019 Go A project in rural India uses visual storytelling to identify problems—and solutions
What Happens to Your Eyes on Mars? February 4, 2019 Go Astronauts who spend long periods of time in the microgravity of space risk permanent damage to their vision.
Berkeley Optometry in the Philippines! January 28, 2019 Go Berkeley Optometry students saw ~2,200 patients in five days of vision screenings.
Ali Jensen Named VP of ASOA January 11, 2019 Go Berkeley Optometry student Ali Jensen is the newly appointed VP of AOSA’s Executive Council.
Big Data Takes On Diabetic Retinopathy December 11, 2018 Go Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to prevent blindness.
Nevin El-Nimri Wins Best Presentation at Academy Meeting December 6, 2018 Go PhD student Nevin El-Nimri won Best Student Scientific Presentation of the 2018 American Academy of Optometry annual meeting.