Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

09/03/2025

Celebrating another fantastic Bascom Palmer Night at LoanDepot Park! Our incredible team cheered proudly as Dr. Eduardo Alfonso kicked off the game with a ceremonial first pitch, all while celebrating our #1 ranking! Go Marlins! ⚾✨

09/02/2025

Celebrating our Magnet Recognition! 🎉 This milestone reflects the dedication, compassion, and excellence of our incredible nurses. We thank our nurses for setting the standard in healthcare—their commitment truly makes a difference.

09/02/2025

Recently published online in the Journal of Clinical Medicine: Infectious Keratitis Management: 10-Year Update. Case by Drs. Pablo Larco, Darlene Miller, Eduardo Alfonso, and Guillermo Amescua. https://loom.ly/T5Ufkvs

08/28/2025

Did you know that nearsightedness (myopia), one of the most common eye conditions, is increasing among children but often goes unnoticed during routine vision screenings? Learn what Dr. Susana Tamkins has to say about this rising concern:

Are school eye exams enough? Learn why they may not catch vision problems in children, including the rising issue of myopia (nearsightedness).

08/26/2025

08/25/2025

See the Best Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, ranked the #1 eye hospital in the U.S. for the 24th time. Book your free evaluation now and enjoy 24% OFF LASIK with promo code LASIK24 through September 8th: https://loom.ly/HaRRlGM

08/21/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Pelaez on his appointment as the new Graduate Program Director for the Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology (MDB) Ph.D. program! With his extensive expertise and passion for graduate education, we're thrilled for this exciting new chapter under his leadership.

08/18/2025

Meet our exceptional class of 2025-2026. Welcome to the Bascom Palmer family! https://tinyurl.com/ResidentsandFellows2025-26

08/18/2025

Parents, ensure your children see their best. 👀 Share these essential eye care tips with them:

🥕 Eat plenty of veggies for strong eyes
🏀 Wear sports goggles when playing sports
🙅‍♂️ Avoid rubbing those delicate eyes
📚 Let your teacher know if the board isn’t clear
⏰ Give your eyes a break

08/15/2025

Featured Image of the Month: A patient presented after referral from his primary retina physician for further evaluation of a point of light seen in his left eye. The patient had no significant past medical history, but had a past ocular history of pathologic myopia in both eyes, complicated by a choroidal neovascular membrane and a retinal detachment in the right eye; bilateral cataract surgery; and laser retinopexy for a retinal tear in his left eye.

Case by: Drs. Joseph Pecha, Byron L. Lam, and Nicolas A. Yannuzzi

Learn more about this case and others on Bascom Palmer Learn: https://bascompalmerlearn.org/course/view.php?id=2040&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=July+2025&utm_id=Dr.Pecha_050825

08/15/2025

Join us for a Frontiers in Vision Science lecture presented by Dr. Anand Swaroop on Thursday, August 28, at 8 am (ET) in person or via Zoom. To register, please visit: https://loom.ly/JkLCsLA

08/11/2025

We are saddened to share the news that our beloved colleague and friend, Dr. Jean-Marie Parel, passed away at the age of 82. Dr. Parel was not only a cherished member of our academic family but also a visionary whose contributions to biomedical engineering and ophthalmology have left an indelible mark on medicine worldwide. Over his extraordinary career, he revolutionized the field of ophthalmology through his brilliant innovations, inventing or improving more than 350 medical instruments. His dedication to the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and vision care was unparalleled.

Dr. Parel's legacy will live on through the countless lives he improved, the innovations he created, and the inspiration he provided to all of us. He will be deeply missed.