Between Memorial Day and July 4th, fireworks are a celebratory marker of a memorable backyard BBQ or block party. When consumer pyrotechnics used irresponsibly at a homegrown summer holiday celebration cause serious bodily injuries, an irreversible, blinding incident can commonly be the unfortunate occurrence. According to the most recent U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission fireworks … Read more
On June 20th, UNC Ophthalmology joins the American Association of Ophthalmology (AAO) in recognizing a lesser-known ocular condition on Nystagmus Awareness Day. Nystagmus causes the eyes to make rapid, repetitive, and uncontrolled movements and usually happens in both eyes. Every year, Nystagmus Awareness Day raises awareness of a ophthalmic disorder that affects millions of people … Read more
On Saturday, June 15th, UNC Department of Ophthalmology hosted its yearly two-event tradition, showcasing scholarly excellence at the 2024 UNC Eye Research Day and celebrating graduating residents and fellows at the Department’s end-of-year banquet. At UNC Eye Research Day, the Department’s twelve 2023-2024 residents presented faculty-mentored projects focused on population health, quality assurance and … Read more
Once a month, the UNC Eye Research Seminar Series hosts a round table opportunity for members of the Carolina Eye Research Institute (CERI)’s four labs, CERI-affiliated study collaborators and other UNC researchers to come together and discuss the latest translational applications and therapeutic approaches to treating ocular disease and worsening vision. At each seminar, podium … Read more
June is Cataracts Awareness Month. UNC Ophthalmology joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) this month in spotlighting an ocular disease that affects 25 million Americans of advancing age. UNC Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology Rodolfo Bonatti, MD, is a specialist in medical and procedural treatment of cataracts. Dr. Bonatti offers his expertise as a guide … Read more
In March 2024, Biological Research Information Center (BRIC), an online hub of publications by Korean translational scientists, interviewed Carolina Eye Research Institute (CERI) post-doc research associate and Han lab member Yong-Su Kwon, PhD. Via its “Notable Korean Scientists” webcast, BRIC introduces promising, early-career Korean scientists who have published in high-impact journals to peers in the … Read more
May 6th – 12th is National Nurses Week! This week, UNC Ophthalmology celebrates all the UNC Medical Center nurses who are vital to ocular trauma ER response at our top-tier Level 1 Trauma Center and across the UNC Health system. UNC Ophthalmology Chair Don Budenz, MD, stated: “Our emergency room and clinic nurses are critical … Read more
In May, the flowering pollinators of April send many allergy sufferers running for over-the-counter anti-histamine eyedrops to remedy itchy, watery eyes. During this seasonal change, practicing good eye health can center narrowly around taking OTCs and discussing symptoms management with one’s PCP. May is therefore a timely month to address eye health not only as … Read more
On Saturday, April 13th, UNC Ophthalmology faculty, trainees and ophthalmic techs joined eye care professionals from across the Southeast to learn from one another, get acquainted and share application-to-practice knowledge via lectures and hands-on learning at the daylong 2024 UNC EYE Symposium. Each year at the William & Ida Friday Conference Center in Chapel Hill, … Read more
The total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th, 2024, will draw multitudes outdoors to witness a rare, celestial wonder that will not occur again in North America until August 2044. As the moon completely blocks the face of the sun (total) across Mexico, 15 U.S. states and small portion of eastern Canada, and partially blocks … Read more
Every sport involves a degree of rigor and ability, and every sport carries a degree of injury risk. Of the nearly 30,000 ER visits for sports-related eye injuries each year, an astounding 90 percent could be avoided if protective eyewear were worn. Youth and adults alike state a range of reasons for not wearing sports … Read more
Every year, the eye specialist community across the global recognizes the vital role that optometrists play in expanding and reinforcing the reach of comprehensive eye care worldwide. This year, the World Optometry Council has designated “Advancing Optometry’s Commitment to Global Eye Care” as the theme of this annual recognition day. The 2024 theme emphasizes how … Read more
