UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute UC Irvine Department of Ophthalmology

Glaucoma, the 'silent thief of sight,' can cause vision loss without any warning. Early detection can make all the diff...
01/14/2026

Glaucoma, the 'silent thief of sight,' can cause vision loss without any warning.

Early detection can make all the difference. This month, we’re encouraging everyone to schedule a comprehensive eye exam, learn their risk factors, and help spread awareness to protect lifelong vision.

*Source: National Eye Institute

Join us for our upcoming Community Lecture Series with Alpa Patel, MDwho will discuss aging eyes and managing ocular cha...
01/07/2026

Join us for our upcoming Community Lecture Series with Alpa Patel, MD
who will discuss aging eyes and managing ocular changes.

📅 January 13 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Live on Zoom

Register today with the link in our bio!

Today we honor World Braille Day and recognize the profound impact braille has on independence, education, and communica...
01/04/2026

Today we honor World Braille Day and recognize the profound impact braille has on independence, education, and communication for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Louis Braille’s legacy continues to empower millions, reminding us of the importance of accessibility and inclusion for all. ✊

Happy New Year! 🎆Is eyecare on your resolution list? Remember to: • Schedule your annual eye exam• Refresh your contact ...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎆

Is eyecare on your resolution list?

Remember to:
• Schedule your annual eye exam
• Refresh your contact lenses and eyewear
• Commit to protecting your eyes in 2026

We wish everyone a wonderful 2026!

Mark your calendars for our 2026 Community Lectures! Learn from our vision specialists about eye-related conditions inc...
12/27/2025

Mark your calendars for our 2026 Community Lectures! Learn from our vision specialists about eye-related conditions including cataracts, dry eye, AMD, glaucoma and more!

Learn from our experts, stay informed about eye health, and connect with others in our community.

Our offices are not closed during all of this period. 🎄 Happy Holidays from UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute! ✨As ...
12/23/2025

Our offices are not closed during all of this period. 🎄 Happy Holidays from UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute! ✨

As we celebrate this special time of year, we wish our patients, colleagues, and community a joyful and restful holiday season.

Please note our clinic holiday closures:
📅 December 24 – Christmas Eve
📅 December 25 – Christmas Day
📅 December 29 – New Year’s Eve
📅 January 1 – New Year’s Day

We look forward to caring for you in the new year!
Stay safe and enjoy the holidays. ❄️💙

Our Eye Mobile continues to help provide vision care for children across Orange CountyThis year we:🏫 Visited 47 schools ...
12/23/2025

Our Eye Mobile continues to help provide vision care for children across Orange County

This year we:
🏫 Visited 47 schools
👁️Completed 3,459 vision screenings
👓Prescribed 161 pairs of glasses

Together, we’re helping every child see more clearly.

Welcome to Our Incoming Fellows! 🎉👐We are excited to welcome our incoming fellows to UCI Health’s Gavin Herbert Eye Inst...
12/18/2025

Welcome to Our Incoming Fellows! 🎉👐

We are excited to welcome our incoming fellows to UCI Health’s Gavin Herbert Eye Institute. Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants, each brings exceptional talent, dedication, and passion for advancing ophthalmic care.

We look forward to supporting them as they begin this next chapter of advanced training and to the impact they will make on our patients, our community, and the future of ophthalmology. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome. 👏✨

🎉 Congratulations to Our Senior Residents! 🎉We are proud to celebrate our senior residents as they prepare to take the n...
12/18/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Our Senior Residents! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate our senior residents as they prepare to take the next exciting step in their training after graduating with us in the summer of 2026. Each has matched into outstanding fellowship programs, and we could not be more thrilled to see where their journeys will take them.

Please join us in congratulating them on this incredible achievement. We look forward to watching them continue to make a lasting impact in ophthalmology. 👏✨

December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month. 🎁When choosing holiday gifts, look for age-appropriate, safety-tested items to he...
12/12/2025

December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month. 🎁

When choosing holiday gifts, look for age-appropriate, safety-tested items to help prevent eye injuries and keep kids safe while they play.

Highlights from our 19th annual Colloquium! It was a success 😄👐 We’re grateful to bring together experts, researchers, a...
12/09/2025

Highlights from our 19th annual Colloquium! It was a success 😄👐
 
We’re grateful to bring together experts, researchers, and clinicians dedicated to advancing eye care and improving patient outcomes.
 
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Highlights from our 19th annual Colloquium! It was a success 😄👐We’re grateful to bring together experts, researchers, an...
12/09/2025

Highlights from our 19th annual Colloquium! It was a success 😄👐

We’re grateful to bring together experts, researchers, and clinicians dedicated to advancing eye care and improving patient outcomes.

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