Stanford Ophthalmology

03/10/2026

For generations, the vision industry quietly shaped one of the most widely used forms of consumer technology: eyewear.

Now, as technology companies push forward with AI-powered smart glasses, a new four-part article series by our own Dr. Khizer Khaderi calls on the eye care field to embrace its role as a technology leader and help shape the next frontier of vision technology.

📖 Read articles part I through III here and stay tuned for part IV: https://buff.ly/8ZWjR79

03/09/2026

Dr. Heather Moss recently appeared on the WPO Podcast – Journey Into Academia to share insights from her personal journey on the power of mentorship in neuro-ophthalmology and academic medicine.

🎧 Listen in: https://buff.ly/ldpyPmU

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Coffee, donuts, and a big thank you to our amazing employees! ☕ 🍩

In celebration of National Employee Appreciation Day, our team enjoyed a sweet morning pick-me-up as a token of appreciation for the dedication and care they bring to work each day.

03/05/2026

Meet the Palanker Lab team at the Byers Eye Institute!

Led by Dr. Daniel Palanker, this research team studies how light and electricity interact with living cells—particularly neurons—and develops innovative medical technologies. Their work focuses on creating new ways to record, stimulate, and protect delicate neural tissues—specifically in the eye—opening the door to novel diagnostic, surgical and prosthetic technologies for protection and restoration of vision.

One of the lab’s major projects is restoring sight to people with retinal degeneration. To achieve this, the team developed tiny, light-powered retinal implants that can replace damaged photoreceptors and help the brain once again receive visual signals. These devices enable patients who have lost their central vision due to age-related macular degeneration to read and write again. The lab is now working on more advanced versions of these implants providing higher resolution and better image quality.

The Palanker Lab also pioneers cutting-edge imaging techniques that allow scientists to watch nerve cells in action—without electrodes or dyes—by detecting incredibly small changes in cell shape as they send signals. This powerful, noninvasive approach helps researchers better understand how neurons in general, and retina, in particular, function in real time.

By blending physics, engineering, biology, and medicine, the Palanker Lab transforms fundamental science into practical tools that improve diagnosis, guide treatment, and advance the future of vision care and neural health.

Learn more about the Palanker Lab and the impactful research they're conducting here: https://buff.ly/vYf6fcA

03/04/2026

Registration is now open for the Lookin’ For a Cure 5K in Palo Alto.

This community event supports awareness of ocular melanoma and the importance of protecting your vision.

Join us on July 11. Walk or run—everyone is welcome.

🔗 Register: https://buff.ly/jqSrEZl

Hosted by the Byers Eye Institute, organized by A Cure in Sight.

03/03/2026

Dr. David Myung presented at the 2026 Korean Cornea Society Annual Meeting & International Symposium (2026 KCIS) in Seoul, South Korea this past weekend, discussing the use of novel biomaterials developed in his research group to deliver lab-grown corneal cells to the eye to restore vision. He also co-chaired a session on innovative research in the field.

The KCIS is a comprehensive clinical and scientific program where attendees are invited to enjoy a rich array of keynote lectures, didactic sessions, interactive panel discussions, clinical case presentations, papers, and poster sessions given by experts from around the world, with a focus on recent advancements in corneal surgery and ocular diseases.

Dr. Myung along with Drs. Sophie Deng (UCLA), Bennie Jeng (UPenn), and Shahzad Mian (UMich) were invited to represent the United States in presenting the latest on cutting-edge corneal clinical care and translational research. Thank you and congratulations to the KCIS organizing committee for hosting such a phenomenal meeting!

03/02/2026

Here's a look at this year's Bay Area Ophthalmology Course (BAOC) schedule. 🗓️

Come enjoy a month filled with transformative ophthalmology courses or tailor your experience with one of our bundle options:

✅ Choose between 5,10, and 15-day options (you select the days you attend)
🥼 Lab access only (anat/path, retina, phaco, and glaucoma)
🧠 Neuro-ophthalmology courses only

Register now while early bird pricing is still available! www.mybaoc.com

02/27/2026

Byers Eye Institute faculty and staff send a special thank you to all of our outstanding residents, fellows, advanced trainees—the "jewels of our department" dedicated to shaping the future of eye care. 🙌 💎

Join us in sending a special thank you to a resident or fellow today!

02/27/2026

Check out the latest issue of Stanford Medicine magazine, featuring a story on our own Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg and his team's innovative approach to glaucoma care! 🤩

Biomedical research is where the next advances in medicine begin -- turning curiosity into clearer diagnoses, better treatments and longer healthier lives. Learn how these discoveries translate into better health in the latest issue of Stanford Medicine magazine:

https://stan.md/40ueuNb

02/26/2026

A new study from the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford offers insight into a potential new approach to protecting the optic nerve — a key factor in vision loss from glaucoma and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Led by our own Dr. Yang Hu, researchers found that improving how energy moves inside nerve cells may help support nerve health and reduce damage.

While more research is needed, these findings point toward new possibilities for preserving vision in the future. Learn more and read the full study in Science Translational Medicine: https://buff.ly/ILTiVMf

02/25/2026

The Stanford Artificial Retina Project, led by Dr. E.J. Chichilnisky, is advancing next-generation vision restoration by developing a novel retinal implant designed to “speak the language” of the nervous system.

We’re proud that Byers Eye Institute faculty Drs. Daniel Palanker and Ruwan Silva are key collaborators on this project that brings together neurosurgery, neuroscience, ophthalmology, bioengineering, and more to help translate cutting-edge science into real-world solutions for patients.

Watch the full video highlighting this interdisciplinary project: https://buff.ly/38tuTOQ

Stanford Artificial Retina Project website: https://buff.ly/Do8Gf7l