New Publication! Congratulations to Raela Ridley; Sydney Lawton Cristhian Idelfonso, MD on the publication of “RelA Regulates a Specialized Microglial Subset by Suppressing Homeostatic Genes and Driving IL-β Expression,” which appears in the June edition of IOVS. Abstract Purpose : RelA(p65) is a key regulator of the NF-kB pathway and inflammatory gene expression.
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!…
Early detection and treatment is critical to preserving sight. Cataract is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. If not treated, cataracts can lead to blindness. In addition, the longer cataracts are left untreated, the more difficult it can be to successfully remove the cataract and…
Congratulations to Dr Cristhian Ildefonso on his new publication! “Rescuing the light sensors: Functional recovery in PROM1 knockout models via photoreceptor-specific promoters.” appears in the commentary section of the May edition of Molecular Therapy.
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…
May is Healthy Vision Month, an annual observance established in 2003 by the National Eye Institute to encourage prioritizing eye health and safety. It raises awareness about preventing vision loss from diseases like glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration by making healthy choices and scheduling regular…
Women are at higher risk than men for: Autoimmune Conditions (including thyroid eye disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjögren’s syndrome) Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Geographic Atrophy Blindness and significant vision impairment Glaucoma Dry Eye Refractive Error Vision changes due to pregnancy, use of birth control, or menopause Prevent Blindness has…
2026 Chapman Chapter of Gold Humanism Honor Society inductee In recognition of their commitment to humanistic goals in clinical care, leadership and service, 32 University of Florida College of Medicine community members were inducted into the Chapman Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society Feb. 7, including our…
