News and Announcements

Jun 15, 2017 by Fierce Biotech

New treatments for sight-threatening diseases, invented by Ocugen co-founder Uday Kompella, are closer to clinical trials.

Dec 29, 2016 by Fox 31

Richard Davidson, MD discusses the limits of currently-available online eye exams.

Oct 1, 2016 by UCHealth Today

Raymond Graber, 88, got his first glimpse of the outside world in more than half a century, thanks to surgery and a still-emerging technology.

Jul 11, 2016 by CU Anschutz Today

50 high school girls from around Aurora and Denver participate in “Exploring Careers in Health Care” program.

Feb 1, 2016 by CSEPS

Dr. Leonard Seibold, MD, addresses the Colorado House Health, Insurance and Environment Committee to support HB16-1095. The "early eye drop refill" bill was signed into law in March 2016.

Jan 1, 2016 by UCHealth Today

Robert Enzenauer, MD, is chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology at Children’s Hospital Colorado, and plans to stay put. But Enzenauer is retiring as a brigadier general, bringing to an end a 40-year military career.

Dec 1, 2015 by UCHealth Today

Only two centers in the Western United States have implanted the device, which uses a small camera and microchip to stimulate the patient’s optic nerve.

Sep 1, 2015 by UCHealth Today

Two CU inventors recently had their work recognized by The Ophthalmologist, landing the #7 and #1 spots.

Sep 1, 2015 by UCHealth Today

​After an extensive expansion and remodeling project, the UCHealth Eye Center has reopened and is now one of the largest eye centers in the nation.

Jan 1, 2015 by CU Anschutz Today

A CSU Chemistry PhD student, and single father, suffered a severe injury which was repaired by Drs. Mandava and Siringo.

Feb 1, 2015 by CU Anschutz Today

A research group led by Malik Kahook, MD, has developed a device to enhance the surgeon’s ability to complete a perfectly round and centered opening during cataract surgery.

Jul 1, 2014 by Fox 31

Researchers say the same kind of plaque that clogs the brain, causing Alzheimer’s, can also be spotted in the back of the eye. Dr. Victoria Pelak, neuro-ophthalmologist, comments.

Mar 7, 2014 by Aurora Sentinel

At an eye clinic in the Philippines, as many as 80 patients could get some relief from their glaucoma because of a groundbreaking device.

Nov 1, 2013 by CU Anschutz Today

A research group led by Jeffrey Olson, MD, has developed an implantable device to improve advanced surgical glaucoma treatments.

Jun 1, 2013 by Denver Business Journal

For one of the foremost examples of entrepreneurship and tech transfer in the Denver area, look to the University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology.

May 30, 2013 by Fox 31

Health experts say blurred vision or even irritated eyes can be warning signs that you may be developing other health problems.

May 1, 2013 by CU Anschutz Today

Jeffrey Bennett, MD, PhD, professor of neuro-ophthalmology, developed a new treatment for neuromyelitis optica, a rare autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and demyelination of nerve cells.

May 22, 2013 by Denver Business Journal

Craig Slater and his wife Colleen have donated $1.5 million to the University of Colorado School of Medicine to create the Slater Family Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology, to be held by Malik Kahook, MD.

May 1, 2013 by Lawyers and Settlements

A New York actress traveled to Colorado where she experienced a rare, but serious reaction to a medication. Darren Gregory, MD successfully treated blisters on her eyes, preventing blindness.

Apr 30, 2013 by Fox 31

Emily McCourt, MD, assistant professor of pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, discusses vision therapies for children.