News and Announcements

Sep 1, 2022 by CU Department of Ophthalmology

The University of Colorado Department of Ophthalmology’s ocular stem cell and regeneration research program, CellSight, was awarded the top two prizes in the National Eye Institute’s 3D Retinal Organoid Challenge (NEI 3D ROC). The NEI, part of the National Institutes of Health, launched the three-phase challenge in 2017 to stimulate research using retina organoids. These organoids are similar to human retinas but are grown in a lab from stem cells, enabling researchers to study eye diseases and treatments noninvasively.

Feb 2, 2021 by CU Department of Ophthalmology

A team led by Maria Natalia Vergara, Ph.D., Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center, University of Colorado is awarded $60,000 for developing an organoid derived from stem cells engineered to fluoresce which allows the organoid to demonstrate the cellular composition more clearly and efficiently. This advancement allows for improved organoid differentiation that can be used to screen and validate drugs more readily.

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Nov 20, 2018 by UCHealth Today

A multi-specialty team saves a teacher's vision.

Nov 8, 2018 by Office of Advancement

Drs. Davidson, Oliver and Kahook save Tabythia's vision.

Jul 26, 2018 by UCHealth Today

Several complex surgeries and low vision rehabilitation help father of two regain vision after shotgun pellet injuries.

Jul 26, 2018 by CU Anschutz Today

Leadership commitment names UCHealth Eye Center program at Anschutz Medical Campus.

Mar 12, 2018 by Ciston

CUSOM Ophthalmic Global Outreach Program receives medical mission travel support to provide glaucoma training in the Dominican Republic.

Nov 6, 2017 by CU Anschutz Today

Vietnam veteran, J.D. Hill, was losing sight in his left eye. His Army doctors in Colorado Springs were stumped and sent him to Prem Subramanian, MD, PhD, a fellow veteran, who saved Hill’s sight.

Aug 30, 2017 by CU Anschutz Today

Valeria Canto-Soler, PhD, joins Ophthalmology and Gates Center for Regenerative Medicineas the Doni Solich Family Endowed Chair in Ocular Stem Cell Research to develop cell-based treatments.

Jul 12, 2017 by UCHealth Today

Maria Nagel, MD, is one of the top clinical reserachers of the varicella-zoster virus that causes chicken pox, shingles and other diseases.

Aug 15, 2017 by Fox 31

Even brief periods of looking at the sun can cause retinal burns.

Jul 15, 2017 by Ophthalmology Times

New devices to treat Glaucoma with minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) are in the making.

Jun 28, 2017 by Journal Advocate Sterling

Drs. Elliff and Buchanan honored with Distinguished Achievement Award for a combined 50 years of providing care in northeastern Colorado, where access to health care has been limited.