Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Focus on eye safety this Fourth of July
5,000 free safety glasses are available at various Nebraska Medicine locations.
Jun 28, 2024
![Image of safety glasses and contact information.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EyeSafety062824-900x600.jpg)
Laser vision correction discount available for UNMC
Learn how students and university employees across the state can save.
May 28, 2024
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TruhlsenEyeInstitute-900x600.jpg)
Jane E. Fischer leaves gift to support UNMC eye disease research
A $508,000 gift will support retinitis pigmentosa research led by Iqbal Ahmad, PhD.
Apr 11, 2024
![Iqbal Ahmad, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IqbalAhmad2041124-900x600.jpg)
Protect your eyes while watching today’s solar eclipse
The med center’s Rao Chundury, MD, explains the risk and how to safely view a solar eclipse.
Apr 8, 2024
![The Truhlsen Eye Institute is offering free eclipse viewing glasses, limit one per person, while supplies last.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TruhlsenEyeInstitute-900x600.jpg)
Richard Legge, MD, to receive lifetime achievement award
The honor from the Perkins School for the Blind recognizes Dr. Legge’s work with cerebral visual impairment.
Mar 6, 2024
![Richard Legge, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/RichardLegge030624-900x600.jpg)
Research highlights, March 2024
The UNMC College of Medicine received grant and funding awards totaling more than $800,000 in January.
Mar 4, 2024
![Danita Velasco, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/VelascoCOM-900x600.jpg)
Medical research highlights, February 2024
The college received grant and funding awards totaling nearly $3.9 million in December.
Feb 13, 2024
![Hanjun Wang, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Wang_Hanjun_ORIGINAL2.jpg)
UNMC history: The dynamic and generous Dr. Gifford
Harold Gifford Sr., MD, left a mark on ophthalmology and the Omaha community.
Jan 17, 2024
![Harold Gifford Sr., MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HaroldGiffordSr122923.jpg)
Medical research highlights, December 2023
The UNMC College of Medicine received grant and funding awards representing more than $2.6 million in new funding in October.
Dec 8, 2023
![Ken Bayles, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/KenBayles100423-900x600.jpg)
Postdoctoral Education honors two with awards
Ophthalmology’s Murali Subramani, PhD, received the 2023 Excellence in Research Award.
Nov 16, 2023
![Murali Subramani, PhD, delivers his presentation at the Nov. 3 Postdoctoral Education Annual Event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ExcellenceInResearch111623-900x600.jpg)