Congratulations to Drs. Seok H. Min and William Hauswirth, on the publication of “The Ercc1-/Δ mouse model of XFE progeroid syndrome undergoes accelerated retinal degeneration,” which appears in the November issue of Aging Cell. Abstract Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a major cause of vision loss in older adults. AMD is…
Fantastic evening at the alumni reception during this year’s AAO Conference! Inspiring to connect with Gators from across the nation, sharing insights and celebrating our achievements together. …
Exciting morning at UF Health Surgical Center – The Oaks! Our department’s faculty fellows and residents participated in a fire drill, all suited up in their bunny suits. Safety first, always!…
During a cornea-focused session, Sonal Tuli, MD, discussed the surgical management of infectious keratitis, going through options for these patients and why you need a surgical intervention. Sometimes you need a temporary fix to get people stabilized, she said, and you can do medical or surgical treatment. You…
Congratulations to Dr. Allan Steigelman on the publication of “Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know,” which was published in the March 2024 edition of TheConversation.com. Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in…
Dr. Bryce Buchowicz, a neuro-ophthalmologist and holding a dual appointment with the departments of Ophthalmology and Neurology at the University of Florida was name as a recipient of a Neurology Clinical Teaching Award. This award is given to one faculty member each year for the outstanding achievement in…
Congratulations to Dr. Yixiao Wang and her mentor Dr. Ekaterina Lobanova on the publication of “Acyl-CoA synthetase 6 controls rod photoreceptor function and survival by shaping the phospholipid composition of retinal membranes,” which appears in the August edition of Communications Biology. Abstract The retina is light-sensitive neuronal tissue in the…
Congratulations to Drs. Cristhian J. Ildefonso, Alfred S. Lewin and Qiuhong Li on their new patent. Abstract The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating and/or preventing age related macular degeneration and other conditions involving macular degeneration, ocular neovascularization, or ocular inflammation. In an exemplary embodiment, a method is…
Congratulations to Dr. William Hauswirth on the publication of “AAV2 gene therapy rescues rod photoreceptor functional recovery in the RDH5-mutant cat,” which appeared in the ARVO Annual Meeting Abstract Issue in June. Abstract Purpose : Retinol dehydrogenase 5 (RDH5) catalyzes the final oxidation for regeneration of 11-cis-retinal as part of the visual cycle…
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Shawn Sussmane to our department as our new optometrist! A fun tidbit: during his interview visit, Dr. Sussmane and his wife had a chance encounter at dinner with Steve Spurrier at Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille. Here’s to a fantastic journey ahead!…
