Doheny Eye Institute

Doheny Eye Institute Doheny is a non-profit and top-ranked research, education organization in the field of opthalmology. Mrs. Doheny created the organization named for her.

The Doheny Eye Institute works in a range of innovative ways to improve vision in Los Angeles and around the world. Carrie Estelle Doheny, wife of the prominent Los Angeles oilman Edward L. Doheny, lost the sight in her left eye at the age of 69. Suddenly aware of the precious and delicate nature of the gift of sight, in 1947 Mrs. Today, the Doheny Eye Institute serves thousands of patients in clinics around Los Angeles and Orange Counties and has emerged as a world leader in basic and clinical vision research and advanced patient care. The Institute's innovative research programs continually result in new diagnostic and treatment procedures and are respected internationally for research of the highest caliber, with direct impact on changing lives with improved sight.

🏃‍♂️ The Doheny Run Club in action!After a full day in clinic, Dr. Bert, Dr. Francis, clinical fellow Dr. Hyelin You, an...
03/14/2026

🏃‍♂️ The Doheny Run Club in action!

After a full day in clinic, Dr. Bert, Dr. Francis, clinical fellow Dr. Hyelin You, and clinic team members Luis Raygoza and David Cho rallied for a Rose Bowl loop run.

From the “before” smiles to the “after” victory shot, the Doheny Run Club clearly conquered the loop at the Rose Bowl. 💪

Just another example of the incredible camaraderie at Doheny — bringing the same energy, teamwork, and dedication to the track as they do to caring for patients every day.

Clinic ✔️
Miles ✔️
Team spirit ✔️

✨ Timeless Elegance at the Luminaires Founders Benefit ✨Today, nearly 250 wonderful women gathered at the beautiful Lang...
03/14/2026

✨ Timeless Elegance at the Luminaires Founders Benefit ✨

Today, nearly 250 wonderful women gathered at the beautiful Langham Huntington in Pasadena for the annual Luminaires Founders Benefit Fashion Show Luncheon. It was a truly special afternoon celebrating community, philanthropy, and style.

This year’s Timeless Elegance–themed event featured a stunning fashion show by Robert Ellis Boutique, delighting guests while supporting the vital mission of Doheny Eye Institute.

A highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of The Vision Award to Mary Catherine Cooper, a devoted Luminaires member since 2000. Mary Catherine has been a steadfast supporter of both the Luminaires and Doheny Eye Institute. We are profoundly grateful for her passion, guidance, generous patronage, and inspirational presence within our community.

Dr. Benjamin Bert was also on hand to toast Mary Catherine and thank her for her warm spirit and dedicated service to her community—making the moment even more meaningful.

Heartfelt thanks to our incredible benefit leadership:
Jennifer Cooper and Peggy Schmid, Benefit Co-Chairs;
Judy Kloner, Benefit Advisor;
and Luminaires Founders President, Jinny Dalbeck.

Your dedication made this elegant and meaningful gathering possible. 💐

We’re proud to see Doheny leadership represented in conversations shaping the future of science and medicine.Yesterday, ...
03/13/2026

We’re proud to see Doheny leadership represented in conversations shaping the future of science and medicine.

Yesterday, Deborah A. Ferrington, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at Doheny Eye Institute, participated in a Women in Pharma panel hosted by the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE) Greater Los Angeles Chapter at Takeda Pharmaceutical Company in Thousand Oaks.

The event celebrated International Women's Day and brought together leaders from across biotech, academia, and the pharmaceutical industry to discuss leadership, innovation, and opportunities for women in science.

Join us for a special evening as we celebrate John C. Affeldt, MD, the 2026 Doheny Distinguished Alumnus.This gathering ...
03/06/2026

Join us for a special evening as we celebrate John C. Affeldt, MD, the 2026 Doheny Distinguished Alumnus.

This gathering will bring together alumni and friends of Doheny for an evening of connection, conversation, and shared memories. Dr. Affeldt’s career reflects the very best of Doheny’s traditions: rigorous training, generous teaching, and lifelong service to patients, colleagues, and the ophthalmology community.

📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
🕠 5:30 – 9:00 PM
📍 Private club in Pasadena

We hope you’ll join us to honor Dr. Affeldt and reconnect with the Doheny community.

For more information or to RSVP, please visit doheny.org/events.

🔬 Insightful discussion at the Doheny Distinguished Lecture SeriesThank you to David Gamm, MD, PhD, of the University of...
03/05/2026

🔬 Insightful discussion at the Doheny Distinguished Lecture Series

Thank you to David Gamm, MD, PhD, of the University of Wisconsin-Madison for a fascinating presentation at Doheny Eye Institute as part of our 2025–2026 Distinguished Lecture Series.

Dr. Gamm’s lecture, “Designing Stem Cell-Based Potency Assays to Advance Retinal Gene Therapies,” walked the audience through the methodology behind his research and the innovative approaches his team is using to help move retinal gene therapies closer to clinical application.

The discussion highlighted how carefully designed stem cell-based models can play a critical role in evaluating the effectiveness of emerging gene therapies for retinal disease.

We are grateful to Dr. Gamm for sharing his expertise and to everyone who joined us for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation on the future of vision science.

🧠 Grand Rounds TODAYJoin us this afternoon for Grand Rounds featuring clinical case discussions and a specialty lecture ...
03/04/2026

🧠 Grand Rounds TODAY

Join us this afternoon for Grand Rounds featuring clinical case discussions and a specialty lecture from Federico Velez, MD, Doheny-UCLA clinician and Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at UCLA.

The program will explore complex strabismus cases and conclude with a Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialty Service presentation:
“Duane Syndrome: Beyond Abduction Deficits.”

📅 Wednesday, March 4, 2026
🕓 4:30–5:45 PM
📍 RPB Auditorium, UCLA Stein Eye Institute
💻 Zoom option available

Featured presentations include:
• Split Decision: When One Re**us Becomes Two — David Hsu, MD
• A Big Little Problem — Christopher Le, MD
• Bands that Make Her Glance — Sam Lee, MD

Moderated by Federico Velez, MD

This activity is certified for CME credit by the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

🌍 International recognition for Doheny-UCLA!Dr. SriniVas R. Sadda served as international faculty at ARISE 2026 (Advance...
02/25/2026

🌍 International recognition for Doheny-UCLA!

Dr. SriniVas R. Sadda served as international faculty at ARISE 2026 (Advances in Retinal Imaging, Surgery & Electrophysiology) in Bangalore, India — and was honored with the prestigious ARISE Award.

Hosted by The Eye Foundation and celebrating 30 years of retinal excellence, the meeting brought together global leaders in the field. Dr. Sadda’s recognition reflects his extraordinary leadership in retinal imaging and research and highlights Doheny-UCLA’s growing impact around the world.

Happening Today | 5:00 PM PT (Virtual)We’re proud to share that Doheny alumnus Michael Javaheri, MD, MSc, FASRS will be ...
02/24/2026

Happening Today | 5:00 PM PT (Virtual)

We’re proud to share that Doheny alumnus Michael Javaheri, MD, MSc, FASRS will be presenting:

"Light Therapy for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration"

Dry AMD affects millions, and new approaches are being explored every day. In this live webinar, Dr. Javaheri will discuss how non-invasive light therapy works, how it supports retinal health, and what it may mean for people living with dry AMD.

If you or someone you love is interested in emerging research and treatment approaches, this is a timely and informative session to attend.

🗓 Tuesday, February 24
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM PT
💻 Virtual
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/40eQBcn

This webinar is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.

The front line of vision care is evolving — are you up to date?Join us for the Doheny Annual CME ConferenceThe Front Lin...
02/23/2026

The front line of vision care is evolving — are you up to date?

Join us for the Doheny Annual CME Conference
The Front Line of Vision Care: Cornea, Ocular Surface, and Refractive Advances
Saturday, March 21, 2026

This year’s program will focus on practical, real-world topics that directly impact surgical planning and patient outcomes, including:
• Ocular surface optimization before cataract and refractive surgery
• Managing dry eye and surface disease that affect imaging and outcomes
• Updates that influence surgical decision-making and patient satisfaction

We’re honored to welcome Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD, Chair of Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Director of NYU Langone Eye Center, as our Irvine Memorial Lecturer.

Earn up to 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Featuring Doheny-UCLA cornea and refractive faculty and alumni.

Learn more: doheny.org/events

TODAY at 4:30 PM, join us for UCLA Ophthalmology Grand Rounds featuring Dr. Vikas Chopra and Doheny-UCLA glaucoma clinic...
02/18/2026

TODAY at 4:30 PM, join us for UCLA Ophthalmology Grand Rounds featuring Dr. Vikas Chopra and Doheny-UCLA glaucoma clinical fellow Alexander Haueisen, MD.

Dr. Chopra will moderate the clinical case presentations and present "XEN Gel Stent and Minimally Invasive Bleb Surgery (MIBS) for Glaucoma," sharing practical, real-world insight for glaucoma management

Dr. Haueisen will contribute to the case discussions, reflecting the depth of Doheny’s glaucoma fellowship and the strength of our collaborative training environment

📍 In person: UCLA Stein Eye Institute
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

💻 Join via Zoom:
https://uclahs.zoom.us/j/94319971957?pwd=OMcEk0JQyScLVttBDsyXY3ubTaw3vz.1

Meeting ID: 943 1997 1957
Password: 008840

CME credit is awarded through the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Faculty. Fellows. Real cases. Practical pearls.

Whether you’re joining in person or online, don’t miss it.

Great to see Doheny's Giulia Corradetti, MD featured in "Vision Monday" during AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month, highl...
02/13/2026

Great to see Doheny's Giulia Corradetti, MD featured in "Vision Monday" during AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month, highlighting the evolving science behind age-related macular degeneration. In the interview, Dr. Corradetti discusses how advances in retinal imaging, early biomarkers, and personalized risk assessment are helping clinicians better understand disease progression and identify opportunities for earlier intervention. She also emphasizes the important role lifestyle factors such as smoking cessation, diet, and cardiovascular health can play in reducing risk and preserving vision.

As research continues to advance, conversations like these help bring greater awareness to AMD and the importance of early detection, patient education, and innovation in retinal care.

Read the full interview: https://www.visionmonday.com/scene-and-heard/todays-read/article/new-research-helps-build-understanding-of-genetic-risks-and-treatment-options-for-amd-and-low-vision/

Big appreciation for Drs. Vikas Chopra, Brian Francis, and glaucoma fellow Alexander Haueisen, MD, for bringing sharp ex...
02/13/2026

Big appreciation for Drs. Vikas Chopra, Brian Francis, and glaucoma fellow Alexander Haueisen, MD, for bringing sharp expertise and great energy to the clinic. The work may be serious, but the teamwork, support, and shared laughs are what make this community special. Grateful for the people who keep Doheny and UCLA Ophthalmology collaborative, welcoming, and a genuinely great place to be. 💜👁️‍🗨️

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