Physician-scientists pioneer new surgical approach to treat progressive blindness
Their treatment could potentially become the first FDA-approved treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration.
As the pandemic disrupts education and care, ophthalmology residents adapt on the fly
From implementing the latest COVID-19 responses to incorporating telemedicine, USC’s ophthalmology residents take pride in how they’ve embraced their new normal.
Ask an expert: How the coronavirus affects the eyes
Annie Nguyen of the USC Roski Eye Institute answers frequently asked questions on what the new coronavirus can — and cannot — do to our eyes.
Mark Humayun receives almost $2 million to develop a contact lens that could promote retinal healing
The National Science Foundation has awarded an innovation grant to researchers at the USC Ginsburg Institute and the USC Roski Eye Institute to advance efforts to slow down or reverse retinal degeneration.
Mark Humayun receives $3.7 million to develop treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration
The award — granted by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine — is designed to advance California as a hub of medical breakthroughs.
Stem Cell Therapy Gives Her a Second Chance at Sight
A clinical trial tests engineered stem cells in the fight against macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of blindness.
Single mom keeps her eye on an ophthalmology career
Parshanna Wilson works at USC Village and studies at USC Roski Eye Institute clinics around Los Angeles.
Children’s Eye Cancer Treatment Takes Big Step Forward
Innovative research for retinoblastoma may help children preserve their vision — and avoid risky surgery.
Trojan helps build eye implants for people with retina degeneration
Electrical engineer reveals what to know about triggers — and how the right ones, at the right time, can change everything.
Retinoblastoma study suggests way to diagnose tumor
Research at USC Roski Eye Institute and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles focuses on a liquid biopsy.
USC’s Mark Humayun, Shri Narayanan elected fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
The two researchers are among eight NAI fellows from the university, including President C. L. Max Nikias.
Life may get easier for glaucoma patients taking eye drops
A company named after the Greek god of healing develops an application for timed release of medication.
The Roski Family Puts Eye Care Solutions in Sight
One Doctor’s Dedication to Keeping Kids’ Eyes Healthy
A Bold Vision Comes Into Focus at USC Roski Eye Institute
Mark Humayun receives the National Medal of Technology and Innovation
President Obama presents the prestigious honor recognizing contributions to American ingenuity and quality of life.
Visionary gift names the USC Roski Eye Institute
$25 million gift from Gayle and Edward Roski supports USC’s initiatives to restore and preserve the sight of patients worldwide.
Rohit Varma Takes the Lead at USC Eye Institute
See the Road Ahead with Artificial Vision
USC Eye Institute location open near University Park Campus
The office offers exams, lens fittings and walk-in purchases in the University Gateway building.
Affordable glasses with lenses that need no prescription
Teams in the Min Family Engineering Social Entrepreneurship Challenge hope to boost technology through budding businesses.
Restoring Sight to the Blind
USC Eye Institute study seeks cures to childhood myopia
Study of 9,000 Los Angeles-area children confirms global trend — the incidence of childhood myopia is increasing at an alarming pace.
USC researchers find way to improve image sharpness for blind people with retinal implants
Increasing the duration of stimulus pulses allows visualization of distinct focal spots of light.