SEI pediatric ophthalmology faculty analyzed NIH All of Us data in two studies on strabismus, examining socioeconomic influences and demographic trends in diagnosis. #UCSD #Ophthalmology #Strabismus #NIHResearch #AllofUs

Catherine Y. Liu, MD, PhD, is the recipient of the 2025 Real World Ophthalmology Exemplary Teaching Award at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting. This celebrates her dedication, innovation in clinical practice & forward-thinking leadership.

ALERT: The Shiley Eye Institute will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. We will resume regular business hours on Wednesday, November 12. #VeteransDay #HolidayHours

SEI Vice Chair Natalie A. Afshari, MD delivered the 2025 Braley Lecture at the University of Iowa. The lecture honors Dr. Braley, former professor and department head, whose dedication shaped the education & training of generations of physicians at the University of Iowa.

During National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week, we recognize the SEI Medical Staff Services professionals who uphold the highest standards of safety, quality & patient care. Your expertise makes a meaningful impact on our patients, providers & community every day.

In October, SEI faculty, fellows & residents attended and presented lectures at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting in Orlando, Florida. This was a great opportunity to learn, share & connect with alumni as well as many other inspiring professionals. #UCSDHealth

We are proud to celebrate Annual Allied Ophthalmic Personnel (AOP) Week & recognize our outstanding Ophthalmic Technicians. Your skill, compassion & commitment are essential to providing exceptional eye care every day. Thank you for all you do! #UCSD #UCSDHealth #AOPWeek

Happy Halloween! October is Halloween Eye Safety Month, a perfect reminder for you & your family to celebrate safely. Our team joined the fun with costumes in clinic today while keeping eye safety top of mind! #Halloween #HappyHalloween #UCSD

What makes a great fellowship experience? From supportive mentorship to hands-on innovation, our fellowship programs have made a lasting impact on the physicians who trained SEI. Explore our fellowship opportunities: https://t.co/SLGD7ntiLP #Fellowship

Congratulations to SEI faculty Shira L. Robbins, MD as the recipient of the Suzanne Véronneau-Troutman Award. The award was presented at the 2025 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting.

It is contact lens awareness week! Discover the different types of contact lenses and get helpful tips for safe, comfortable wear here: https://t.co/mNWvcR97tL #ContactLensAwareness #EyeHealth #ContactLens #Contacts #UCSD #UCSDHealth

Faculty & staff gathered for a fall-themed coffee & treats potluck, where they enjoyed snacks & were able to get their flu shot. #Potluck #UCSD #UCSDHealth #Flu #Health #Ophthalmology #Pumpkin #Fall #Coffee #FluVaccine

This week is healthcare education week! Learning never stops at SEI. Our residency & fellowship programs help train the next generation of eye care leaders to advance research & patient care. #HealthcareEducationWeek #Education #Healthcare #Ophthalmology #Optometry

Wishing you a joyful Diwali to all in the Hindu community & others celebrating! May this festival of lights bring happiness, prosperity & new beginnings. #Diwali #FestivalofLights

Congratulations to Don O. Kikkawa, MD, Bobby S. Korn, MD, PhD and Jeffery E. Lee, MD for being recognized as 2025 Top Doctors by San Diego Magazine! The care and dedication you bring to ophthalmology & to our community make a meaningful difference every day.

Celebrating our outstanding leaders at SEI this National Boss’s Day! Thank you for your vision, support & leadership. We are grateful to have you! #BossesDay #UCSD #UCSDHealth #Leadership #HealthcareLeadership #Mentorship #Teamwork

On Wednesday, October 8, SEI Chair & Director Robert N. Weinreb, MD hosted the 42nd Annual Glaucoma Update—the first held in our new Viterbi Family Vision Research Center! Attendees learned about the latest advancements in glaucoma research & treatments.

Construction Alert – Starting Oct. 20 Sidewalk from Athena Parking to SEI will be closed. Please follow detour signs. To learn about other impacts and please visit: https://t.co/0naoqRGboK

October is World Blindness Month & Vision Awareness Month! At SEI, our dedicated researchers are making progress to cure & treat blindness. Earlier this year, we opened the Viterbi Family Vision Research Center to advance this vital work. https://t.co/KzPJ9ZhvOO

New study led by Dr. David Granet used DMV data to find that brown/black eyes are most common in the U.S. at 52%. Could eye color relate to ocular disease. Learn more: https://t.co/a94n9FXy9m #EyeColor #Vision