Doheny Eye Institute

10/16/2025

Doheny Eye Institute and UCLA Stein Eye Institute are headed to Orlando, Florida for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, October 18–21!
Visit us in the Exhibit Hall, Booth #1965 to connect with our experts and learn about the latest innovations in vision science and clinical care. 👁️✨

10/13/2025

Big congratulations to Alberto Quarta for earning the FLORetina-ICOOR Young Ophthalmologists and Residents Grant 2025! 🌟

Only ten young ophthalmologists and residents from around the world are selected for this honor — and Alberto’s groundbreaking abstract on retinal imaging made the cut! 👏

We’re so proud to see Doheny talent shining on the global stage. 💜

10/10/2025

We’re headed to in Orlando (Oct 18–20)! 🎉
Doheny-UCLA clinicians will present on AI in patient care, vitreoretinal surgery, LHON & gene therapy, angle-closure glaucoma, and uveitis.
📍 Visit us at Booth 1965.
🎉 Alumni Reception: Sat, Oct 18 | 5:30–9:30 PM | Hyatt Regency Orlando (B–C Ballroom) — music by DJ AJA (AKA Dr. Tony Aldave).
👉 For the full schedule, visit our website (homepage link). To RSVP for the reception, head to our Events page.

10/03/2025

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 David R. Hinton, MD Scholarship Recipients! 🎉

Doheny Eye Institute’s Ryan Initiative for Macular Research (RIMR) proudly announces this year’s Hinton Scholars—emerging leaders in the fight against age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

✨ Meet the 2026 Scholars:

• Ryoji Amamoto, PhD – Massachusetts Eye and Ear (USA)
• Sujoy Bhattacharya, PhD – Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Vanderbilt Eye Institute (USA)
• Annemarie Colijn, MD, PhD, FEBO – Erasmus Medical Center (Netherlands)
• Nan Hultgren, PhD – University of California, Los Angeles (USA)
• Michael Landowski, PhD – Wayne State University (USA)
• Petra Larsen, MD, PhD, FEBO – University of Bordeaux (France); University Hospital Bonn (Germany)
• Kristina Pfau, MD, FEBO – University Hospital Bonn (Germany)
• Riccardo Sacconi, MD, PhD, FEBO – San Raffaele Scientific Institute (Italy)

This scholarship honors the legacy of Dr. David R. Hinton and his lifelong dedication to advancing vision science. 🌟 The award supports early-career researchers as they share discoveries, build collaborations, and accelerate progress in AMD at the annual RIMR Conference.

10/02/2025

🚗💙 October is Cartober! 💙🚗
Turn your old car, truck, RV, or boat into support for sight-saving research that informs patient care. Donate your vehicle this month and make a lasting impact!

👉 Learn more: doheny.org/donate

09/30/2025

A Huge Thank You for Making the 7th Annual Doheny-UCLA Glaucoma Symposium a Success!

This past Saturday, we welcomed over 75 attendees to an exciting day of education, innovation, and collaboration at Doheny Eye Institute.

👏 Highlights included:
🔹 Dr. Philip Chen delivering an exceptional Donald Minckler Doheny Glaucoma Lecture on Surgical Revision of Trabeculectomy with Mitomycin C
🔹 Engaging talks from leading glaucoma specialists
🔹 Hands-on wet labs featuring the latest surgical innovations, with equipment generously provided by our industry partners

The energy, enthusiasm, and expertise shared made this year’s symposium one to remember. Thank you to all our speakers, attendees, and partners who helped bring this vision to life!

09/10/2025

👁️ Doheny is proud to partner with , a national campaign led by to protect federal funding for vision research and champion the work of the .

Vision is public health. Research is essential. 💡
Learn more ➡️ SeeWhatMatters.org

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08/14/2025

Exciting research ahead! 🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Lessieur on receiving a 3-year federal grant to advance research in diabetic retinopathy. Federal funding like this is vital—it fuels the discoveries that lead to better treatments, improved patient outcomes, and ultimately, the prevention of vision loss. 👁️💙

08/07/2025

Welcoming International Leaders in Vision Science

Recently, Doheny Eye Institute hosted a delegation from China, including Dr. Bojun Zhao and Dr. Jian Ma, both leading ophthalmologists at top medical institutions. The visit, led by Dr. Srinivas Sadda, focused on strengthening global collaboration in retinal imaging, AI, and translational research.

The guests toured our clinics and labs, met with Doheny researchers, and expressed admiration for the institute’s innovative work—and architecture! This visit highlights Doheny’s growing international impact in advancing vision science.

08/06/2025

👁️ Please join us in welcoming Ali Mahdavi Fard, MD, to Doheny Eye Center UCLA in Pasadena and Fountain Valley!

Dr. Mahdavi Fard, a cornea and ocular surface specialist, brings extensive global experience in clinical care, research, and teaching. He completed his cornea fellowship at Doheny-UCLA and most recently served as Medical Director of the Loma Linda Ophthalmology Clinic. We’re thrilled to have him back as part of the Doheny family!

08/01/2025

On This Day in Vision Science History 👁️✨

On August 1, 1947, Carrie Estelle Doheny—a pioneering philanthropist and visionary—established the Estelle Doheny Eye Foundation following a personal experience with vision loss.

Driven by a desire to serve others, Mrs. Doheny created the foundation to support groundbreaking research, provide sight-saving services, and care for her community.

From a modest eye laboratory and eye bank in Los Angeles to a global leader in vision science, Doheny Eye Institute has remained true to her mission for 77 years and counting.

Today, we honor her legacy—and continue her work to conserve, improve, and restore human eyesight.

07/30/2025

We’re honored to be ranked #5 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for Ophthalmology—once again! Proud to partner with Stein Eye Institute to deliver world-class vision care informed by our groundbreaking research. 👁️💙