Thank you to Drs. Stricklin and Wolanin! We are so grateful to have gotten to spend time rotating with Dr. Stricklin and Dr. Wolanin at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville! 4th year Residents spend time working with the Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery Program (WRESP), which enhances military readiness by…
ASCRS 2026 Dr. John LiVecchi attended ASCRS 2026 in Washington, DC, where he viewed a presentation on IOL changes following exposure aboard the International Space Station. A unique highlight was the opportunity to hold the actual container that housed the intraocular lenses (IOLs) during their time aboard the ISS, bringing…
From Gainesville to Guayaquil Residents Samuel Korntner and Blake Oberfeld joined alumnus Dr. Kevin Talbot in Guayaquil, Ecuador this month to provide sight-restoring cataract surgery to patients who otherwise would have none. Moments like these remind us why we chose this field. We are so proud of our team!…
On Monday, May 4, 2026 110 medical students from the Class of 2028 presented their research, with the top 5 presentations moving into a final round competition. After careful consideration, a committee of judges selected the most outstanding based on the overall presentation, the data content, and the student’s knowledge…
Dr. Sarac and resident Dr. Rho tackled a complex cataract surgery that led to a fantastic result. Moments like these highlight the strength of our training program and the dedication of our faculty and residents.
This year’s Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO) meeting was one to remember! From engaging lectures to reconnecting with friends and mentors, we’re excited to share some special moments from our UF Ophthalmology team. Swipe through to see some highlights featuring our Chair Dr. Tuli, along with current and former faculty,…
Congratulations to our residents and fellows for their outstanding presentations at this year’s UF Ophthalmology Resident Research Day! With support from their dedicated faculty mentors, our trainees showcased a wide range of impactful research projects. We were also honored to welcome guest speaker Pratap Challa, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology at…
Here are some highlights from our UF Ophthalmology Graduation! It was a wonderful celebration shared by the whole team. Congratulations again to the Class of 2025! Image Gallery 2025 Graduation 2025 Graduation 2025 Graduation 2025 Graduation 2025 Graduation…
UF Ophthalmology had a strong presence at #ARVO2025! Dr. Dinculescu and Dr. Bolch presented exciting updates on their Usher syndrome large animal model, while PhD student Reily Peng shared research from Dr. Smith’s lab. Dr. Dinculescu also reconnected with former students Emily and Yixiao and met with colleagues from…
Meet Olga Sanchez, an ophthalmic technician at UF Health The Oaks Eye Center. Olga helps patients improve their vision through her role at UF Health! “I am a health care champion because I love what I do! I enjoy my job, and it is a pleasure every day to come…
