The Shiley Eye Institute is the only academic eye center in the region offering the most advanced treatments across all areas of eye care.

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June is Cataract Awareness Month! Learn more about cataracts, explore treatment options & meet the physicians at SEI who are helping patients restore to clearer vision here: shileyeye.ucsd.edu/specialti… #CataractAwarenessMonth #Eye #VisionHealth
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SEI faculty Robert N. Weinreb, MD, (Corresponding Author) & SEI researcher Melika Hashemi, MD, MPH (First Author), collaborated with additional SEI faculty & researchers to study preperimetric glaucoma. Explore the study & findings here: sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Congratulations to our two staff-led projects for earning first and second place Best Poster awards at the UC San Diego Health Improvement Excellence Awards & Showcase! #UCSD #UCSDHelath #ShileyEye #Ophthalmology #Optometry #Eye #ImprovementExcellence
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The Shiley Eye Institute’s second floor renovation—completed in March 2025—has been spotlighted by Healthcare Design magazine. Find the feature & learn how the new design has enhanced the patient experience here: healthcaredesignmagazine.com…
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We recognize World Orthoptic Day. We are grateful for our pediatric orthoptist, who works with our team to help children achieve healthy vision. Learn more about pediatric ophthalmology at SEI here: shileyeye.ucsd.edu/specialti…
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This Healthy Vision Month, we reaffirm our commitment to preserving & resorting sight. At SEI and the Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology, our work in research, education, community outreach & clinical care supports healthier vision for our patients & future generations.
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This Mental Health Awareness Month, explore how vision loss can impact mental health & discover simple tips to support healthy eyes & a healthy mind: cdc.gov/vision-health/about-…
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May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Did you know that melanoma can develop in the eye? At SEI, our Ocular Oncology Division, led by Nathan Scott, MD, MPP, provides expert care for patients with ocular melanoma. Learn more about our Ocular Oncology Division: shileyeye.ucsd.edu/specialti…
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Prevent Blindness designates May as Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD) Genetic Testing Awareness Month. For patients & families, genetic testing can help guide next steps in care. Learn more about the ophthalmic genetics program at SEI: shileyeye.ucsd.edu/specialti…
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May is Jewish American Heritage Month. Learn more about UC San Diego events & opportunities to participate. blink.ucsd.edu/HR/policies/d… #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth #UCSD #UCSDHealth
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This National Women’s Health Week, we are highlighting the importance of eye health. Explore & share these vision tips with the women in your life.cdc.gov/vision-health/preven… #UCSDHealth #WomensHealthWeek #WomensHealth #CDC #Optometry #Ophthalmology
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SEI hosted its annual Research Day, with faculty, residents, fellows, visiting scholars & medical students for an ophthalmology research symposium. Participants highlighted research taking place at the Viterbi Family Vision Research Center and shared at ARVO.
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Congratulations to SEI Cornea Division Chief and Vice Chair, Natalie A. Afshari, MD, FACS on being elected president of The Collaborative Community on Ophthalmic Innovation (CCOI).#UCSD #UCSDHealth #Ophthalmology #ShileyEye #CCOI #Ophthalmologist #EyeHealth #VisionScience #Cornea
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Last week SEI faculty, residents, fellows & researchers participated in the ARVO Annual Meeting in Colorado, sharing research findings & learning from the global vision research community.#UCSD #UCSDHealth #Denver #ARVO #VisionResearch #Research #Ophthalmology #ARVO26
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SEI faculty and recognized leader in translational retina research, Shyamanga Borooah, MBBS, FRCP(Edin) FRCSEd, FRCOphth, PhD, in conjunction with the n‑Lorem Foundation, has been able to accelerate breakthroughs in eye‑health therapies & bring new hope to patients.
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During National Nurses Day & National Nurses Week, we recognize the invaluable contributions of the nurses at SEI. Your compassionate care & clinical expertise are essential to our mission. #NationalNursesWeek #Nursing #UCSDHealth #UCSD #ShileyEye #Nurse #NursesDay
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Sending warm wishes to those celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Have a safe & festive day! #CincoDeMayo
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Today for National Teacher Day & this week for Teacher Appreciation Week, a big shout out to the dedicated SEI faculty educating our trainees! Thank you for the mentorship & instruction that you provide to our residents, fellows, medical students & visiting scholars. #UCSDHealth
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May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Learn how to participate in the UC San Diego celebration: blink.ucsd.edu/HR/policies/d… #AAPIHeritageMonth #UCSD #UCSDHealth #AAPI
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SEI faculty & researchers are showcasing posters & delivering presentations at ARVO. Connect with SEI colleagues & learn about research taking place in the Viterbi Family Vision Research Center shileyeye.ucsd.edu/system/pd…
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