Doheny Eye Institute

Doheny Eye Institute is an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to further the conservation, improvement and restoration of human eyesight.

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We gathered to celebrate and bid a heartfelt farewell to Dr. SriniVas Sadda, whose extraordinary contributions and leadership have left a lasting mark on Doheny Eye Institute.

Dr. Sadda is truly one of a kind, and while Doheny won't be quite the same without him, this is certainly not goodbye!

We are incredibly proud of all he has accomplished and excited to see the impact he'll continue to make as he begins his next chapter at Duke University.

Thank you, Dr. Sadda, for the many years of dedication, friendship, mentorship, and remarkable contributions to vision research. You will be greatly missed, but we'll be cheering you on every step of the way! 💜

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An evening to celebrate the people who make our work possible. 💜

On October 29, we gathered for Doheny’s annual Donor Appreciation Reception to thank those who generously supported us over the past year. It was a beautiful evening of conversation, connection, and gratitude.

To our donors, thank you for believing in our researchers and their work to preserve and restore sight. We’re grateful to have you as part of the Doheny community.

Enjoy a few moments from this special evening!

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Giving back through better vision! 👁️💙

Doheny’s Brian Francis, MD, MS, volunteered alongside the Bruin Vision Project team to provide free eye screenings at the Fall Into Wellness Health Fair.

Organized by UCLA Pilipinos for Community Health in partnership with West Angeles Community Development Corporation, the fair brought free health services and resources to the Crenshaw community.

Thank you to Dr. Francis, the student volunteers, and the organizers for making time to care for our neighbors!

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A little late for Halloween, but we couldn’t let this one go unposted! 🎃

Danielle from Dr. Sadun’s lab showed up dressed as Dr. Sadun himself, mustache and all! 😂

We’re not sure who enjoyed it more, Danielle or Dr. Sadun meeting his double!

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🔬 Doheny Research at the 2026 Retina Society Meeting

Doheny Eye Institute was proud to have three researchers present their work at the 59th Annual Retina Society Scientific Meeting, held September 23–26, 2026, in Los Angeles.

👏 Congratulations to our presenters:

🔹 Giulia Corradetti, MD – Exploring OCT biomarkers that may help predict treatment outcomes in diabetic macular edema.

🔹 Paolo Forte, MD – Examining the relationship between retinal structural changes and visual sensitivity in macular telangiectasia type 2.

🔹 Shinichiro Chujo, MD, PhD – Introducing a spatial weighting-based approach to evaluating geographic atrophy severity.

From improving how we assess disease progression to better understanding treatment responses, these presentations reflect Doheny's ongoing commitment to advancing retinal research and protecting vision.

Congratulations to our researchers for representing Doheny on this important scientific stage! 👏

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🌟 Celebrating Our 2027 David R. Hinton, MD Scholars! 🌟

Please join Doheny Eye Institute's Ryan Initiative for Macular Research (RIMR) in recognizing this year's Hinton Scholarship recipients, talented early-career scientists working to change the future of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

🔬 Introducing the 2027 Scholars:
• Shinichiro Chujo, MD, PhD - Mie University / Doheny Eye Institute (Japan/USA)
• Marcela Garita Hernandez, PhD - Ocular Genomics Institute, Mass Eye and Ear of Harvard Medical School (USA)
• Lukas Goerdt, MD - Technical University of Munich (Germany)
• Lucie Guo, MD, PhD - University of Pennsylvania (USA)
• James Harris, MD, PhD - Duke University (USA)
• Mikael Klingeborn, PhD - Weissman Hood Institute (USA)
• Jonathan Lin, MD, PhD - Mass Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School (USA)
• Kaitryn Ronning, PhD - Sorbonne University, Institut de la Vision (France)

Created in tribute to Dr. David R. Hinton and his decades of contributions to vision research, this award gives rising investigators the chance to present their findings, connect with leaders in the field, and help drive AMD research forward at the RIMR Conference. 💡

Congratulations to our 2027 Hinton Scholars! 👏 Their innovative research and dedication to discovery promise to advance our understanding of AMD and bring us closer to a future without vision loss.

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AAO 2026 is here! We’re proud to recognize Drs. Federico G. Velez and Brian A. Francis for helping shape the meeting’s educational program. Their service brings expertise to the courses, labs, and learning experiences that help ophthalmologists advance patient care.

Join us in celebrating their contributions as we kick off the meeting in New Orleans!

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🎉 AAO 2026 is officially underway in New Orleans!

Doheny Eye Institute and UCLA Stein Eye Institute are excited to be part of one of ophthalmology’s biggest gatherings of the year!

📍 Visit us at Booth #3817! The Exhibit Hall opens tomorrow and runs through Monday, October 12. Stop by, say hello, and connect with our team. We look forward to seeing you!

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Your generosity today. New possibilities for sight tomorrow.

Today, DAF Day and World Sight Day come together, offering a meaningful opportunity to put your donor-advised fund to work for vision research.

A grant to Doheny Eye Institute helps scientists pursue bold ideas, advance earlier detection, and work toward new treatments for diseases that threaten sight.

Make a grant from your donor-advised fund today and help turn promising research into lasting progress against vision loss.

Learn how by visiting https://t.co/4ONYPLkxAg

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A look back at an incredible day of learning, innovation, and collaboration!

Our 8th Annual Doheny-UCLA Glaucoma Symposium brought together ophthalmologists, researchers, and industry partners to exchange insights, explore advances in glaucoma care, and share a common commitment to preserving sight.

From engaging presentations to hands-on learning and meaningful connections, the day was a wonderful reminder of the power of bringing the ophthalmic community together.

Thank you to our outstanding faculty, attendees, and industry supporters for making this year's symposium such a success!

🎥 Relive some of the highlights!

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A day of learning, connection, and fresh perspectives on glaucoma care! Today’s 8th Annual Doheny-UCLA Glaucoma Symposium brings colleagues together in Pasadena to explore advances in diagnosis, treatment, and surgery. We’re especially pleased to welcome Doheny alumnus Darrell WuDunn, MD, PhD, as this year’s Donald Minckler Doheny Glaucoma Lecturer. Thank you to our speakers, attendees, and supporters for making these conversations possible!

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September is Healthy Aging Month, a reminder that caring for your eyes is part of caring for yourself. Protecting our sight helps us stay connected to the people and activities we love. At Doheny Eye Center UCLA, Doheny-affiliated clinicians provide patient care informed by research.

Take the next step toward protecting your sight. Visit https://t.co/VXfYoHPZ85 to learn about our clinicians and find a Doheny Eye Center UCLA location to schedule an eye exam.

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Doheny Eye Institute recently welcomed 10 Luminaires members for a special New Member Tour.

Dr. Alfredo Sadun shared highlights from Doheny’s remarkable history, and Dr. Deborah Ferrington led members through our laboratories, offering an inside look at the innovative vision research currently underway. Following the tour, members gathered for lunch and an opportunity to connect.

We are delighted to welcome these new members to the Luminaires and grateful for their interest in Doheny’s mission to conserve, improve, and restore human eyesight.

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What’s next in glaucoma care, and how is it changing what happens in the clinic and the OR?

Join us for the 8th Annual Doheny–UCLA Glaucoma Symposium on Saturday, September 26, for a highly interactive morning focused on the evolving landscape of glaucoma diagnosis, treatment and surgery.

We’re pleased to welcome Darrell WuDunn, MD, PhD, Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology at the University of Florida College of Medicine–Jacksonville, as this year’s Donald Minckler Doheny Glaucoma Lecturer.

Led by course directors Vikas Chopra, MD, and Brian Francis, MD, MS, the program brings together glaucoma experts for focused presentations and discussion on some of the issues shaping practice today, including home IOP monitoring, combination MIGS, minimally invasive bleb surgery, sustained-release drug delivery, microstents, complex anterior segment surgery and management of glaucoma surgical complications.

And the learning doesn’t stop with the lectures. The morning concludes with more than two hours of interactive surgical and technology wet labs covering MIGS, drug delivery, diagnostics and advanced glaucoma procedures, giving attendees an opportunity to take what they’ve learned and put it into practice.

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
📍 Doheny Eye Institute | Pasadena, California

Register today at https://t.co/N8wR8KEuo0

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August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, an important reminder that protecting vision begins early.

Good vision plays an essential role in how children learn, explore and experience the world around them. Regular eye care and early detection of vision problems can help identify concerns that children may not recognize or be able to describe themselves.

At Doheny Eye Institute, our commitment to advancing vision science is driven by a simple goal: creating a future where people of every age can see more clearly and live more fully.

This month, we join the ophthalmic community in encouraging families to make eye health part of their back-to-school routine.

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👁️ Vision research changes lives.

More Americans are living with vision impairment than cancer, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease.

Every discovery brings us one step closer to better treatments, earlier diagnoses, and a future where more people can preserve their sight.

That's why we do what we do.

💜 Learn more at https://t.co/TRgO41epE4.

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We're proud to celebrate that UCLA Stein and Doheny Eye Institutes have once again been ranked #5 in the nation for Ophthalmology by U.S. News & World Report.

This recognition reflects the power of discovery. At Doheny Eye Institute, we know that research drives better healthcare by providing clinicians with the knowledge, innovations, and new treatment approaches that advance patient care and improve the lives of people facing vision loss.

This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our researchers, physicians, trainees, staff, and collaborators, whose passion for advancing vision science continues to shape the future of ophthalmology.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our alumni and community ophthalmologists for their continued confidence in our work and for recognizing the impact of our shared commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research.

Finally, to our generous donors, supporters, and community, thank you. Your partnership fuels the research that makes discoveries possible and helps transform scientific breakthroughs into better care for patients around the world.

Together with UCLA Stein Eye Institute, we remain committed to advancing vision research, transforming patient care, and creating a future with healthier sight for all.

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A legacy isn’t measured by the years it lasts. It’s measured by the lives it continues to change.

As we approach Mrs. Carrie Estelle Doheny’s birthday on August 2, our team had the opportunity to visit her historic home at 10 Chester Place.

Standing in the place where her extraordinary philanthropic journey began reminded us why Doheny Eye Institute exists today. Her generosity and belief in the power of science continue to fuel groundbreaking research, innovative education, and hope for patients around the world.

Nearly eight decades later, her vision lives on through every discovery, every student we educate, and every patient whose sight is preserved.

Thank you, Mrs. Doheny, for the legacy that continues to inspire us every day.

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Doheny Eye Institute is proud to announce that Deborah A. Ferrington, PhD, has been appointed Executive Committee Chair of the Stephen J. Ryan Initiative for Macular Research (RIMR).

Established to advance research into age-related macular degeneration (AMD), RIMR brings together leading basic scientists, engineers, physician-scientists, and clinicians from around the world to share ideas, challenge conventional thinking, and accelerate discoveries that move us closer to better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

Dr. Ferrington is an internationally recognized vision scientist whose research has advanced our understanding of the molecular basis for AMD. Having been actively involved with RIMR from the very beginning, she brings deep scientific expertise and collaborative leadership to her new role as Executive Committee Chair.

We also thank Srinivas R. Sadda, MD, FARVO, for his outstanding leadership as Executive Committee Chair. We are pleased that he will continue to serve on the RIMR Executive Committee, where his insight and experience will remain an important part of the initiative's future.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Ferrington on her appointment.

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Welcome Our New Clinical Fellows! 👏

Each July, Doheny Eye Institute proudly welcomes a new class of clinical fellows as they begin the next chapter of their ophthalmology training. These outstanding physicians will spend the coming year advancing their clinical expertise while contributing to our longstanding tradition of excellence in patient care, education, and research.

Please join us in welcoming our 2026-2027 Clinical Fellows:

🔹 Saam Mojtahed, MD – Cornea Fellow
Residency: Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute

🔹 Jenny Ma, MD – Glaucoma Fellow
Residency: University of Toronto

🔹 Tyler Dowd-Schoeman, MD – Retina Fellow
Residency: Loma Linda University

🔹 Saman Nassiri, MD – Retina Fellow
Residency: St. John's Episcopal Hospital

🔹 Sonia Anchouche, MD – Oculoplastic Fellow
Residency: University of Toronto

We are thrilled to have these talented physicians join the Doheny community. Under the mentorship of our internationally recognized faculty, they will care for patients, participate in groundbreaking research, and help shape the future of ophthalmology.

Please join us in giving them a warm welcome!

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