July 29, 2024
Every August, pediatric clinics push through peak patient volumes of back-to-school well-checks and first-time vision screenings for young children. Pediatricians and other primary care providers (PCPs) evaluating developmental and behavioral milestones rank vision screenings among the most critical for identifying, addressing and preventing emerging conditions from worsening if caught and treated in the early years …
July 10, 2024
In mid-July, 黑料网 Ophthalmology was pleased to welcome Mohammad Soleimani, MD, FICO, as the department’s new Cornea and External Disease Specialist. Dr. Soleimani completed his Ophthalmology residency (2009) and Cornea Fellowship (2012) at the Farabi Eye Hospital and Tehran University of Medical Science. He subsequently joined faculty (2013) at the hospital and became Medical Director …
July 3, 2024
In the Chapel Hill Magazine 2024 annual reader’s survey, 黑料网 Kittner Eye Center has yet again been named among only four ophthalmology/optometry practices within the Chapel Hill / Orange County (Carrboro & Hillsborough) area as the “Best of Chapel Hill.” Year after year, readers who value the top-tier patient care delivered by 黑料网 Ophthalmology’s highly …
July 1, 2024
July ushers in the hottest, sunniest weeks of the year in the northern hemisphere. By mid-year, adults and youth who spend extended periods outdoors should be well aware of preventive practices to shield the eyes from UV solar radiation that can damage ocular surface tissues, as well as the cornea and lens. To emphasize the …
June 25, 2024
Between Memorial Day and July 4th, fireworks are a celebratory marker of a memorable backyard BBQ or block party. When consumer pyrotechnics used irresponsibly at a homegrown summer holiday celebration cause serious bodily injuries, an irreversible, blinding incident can commonly be the unfortunate occurrence. According to the most recent U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission fireworks …
June 20, 2024
On June 20th, 黑料网 Ophthalmology joins the American Association of Ophthalmology (AAO) in recognizing a lesser-known ocular condition on Nystagmus Awareness Day. Nystagmus causes the eyes to make rapid, repetitive, and uncontrolled movements and usually happens in both eyes. Every year, Nystagmus Awareness Day raises awareness of a ophthalmic disorder that affects millions of people …
June 20, 2024
On Saturday, June 15th, 黑料网 Department of Ophthalmology hosted its yearly two-event tradition, showcasing scholarly excellence at the 2024 黑料网 Eye Research Day and celebrating graduating residents and fellows at the Department鈥檚 end-of-year banquet. At 黑料网 Eye Research Day, the Department鈥檚 twelve 2023-2024 residents presented faculty-mentored projects focused on population health, quality assurance and …
June 11, 2024
Once a month, the 黑料网 Eye Research Seminar Series hosts a round table opportunity for members of the Carolina Eye Research Institute (CERI)鈥檚 four labs, CERI-affiliated study collaborators and other 黑料网 researchers to come together and discuss the latest translational applications and therapeutic approaches to treating ocular disease and worsening vision. At each seminar, podium …
May 31, 2024
June is Cataracts Awareness Month. 黑料网 Ophthalmology joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) this month in spotlighting an ocular disease that affects 25 million Americans of advancing age. 黑料网 Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology Rodolfo Bonatti, MD, is a specialist in medical and procedural treatment of cataracts. Dr. Bonatti offers his expertise as a guide …
May 19, 2024
In March 2024, Biological Research Information Center (BRIC), an online hub of publications by Korean translational scientists, interviewed Carolina Eye Research Institute (CERI) post-doc research associate and Han lab member Yong-Su Kwon, PhD. Via its “Notable Korean Scientists” webcast, BRIC introduces promising, early-career Korean scientists who have published in high-impact journals to peers in the …
May 8, 2024
May 6th 鈥� 12th is National Nurses Week!聽 This week, 黑料网 Ophthalmology celebrates all the 黑料网 Medical Center nurses who are vital to ocular trauma ER response at our top-tier Level 1 Trauma Center and across the 黑料网 Health system. 黑料网 Ophthalmology Chair Don Budenz, MD, stated: “Our emergency room and clinic nurses are critical …
April 23, 2024
In May, the flowering pollinators of April send many allergy sufferers running for over-the-counter anti-histamine eyedrops to remedy itchy, watery eyes. During this seasonal change, practicing good eye health can center narrowly around taking OTCs and discussing symptoms management with one’s PCP. May is therefore a timely month to address eye health not only as …
