Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Groundbreaking ceremony set for Friday

Ceremony marks the Lauritzen Outpatient Center & Fritch Surgery Center.

Nov 11, 2014

An artist's rendering of the Lauritzen Outpatient Center.

Night for Sight event set for Oct. 25

Proceeds fund the Truhlsen Eye Institute’s Division of Global Blindness Prevention.

Oct 8, 2014

Retirement reception set for Kathy VonDollen

UNMC community is invited to say farewell to longtime employee.

Jul 16, 2014

Kathy VonDollen

Retirement reception Monday for Kathy Austin

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences staffer will retire after more than 20 years.

Jul 2, 2014

Kathy Austin

Ask UNMC: Getting an eye exam

How often should I get my eyes checked? (Featuring Patti Fries, O.D., UNMC College of Medicine)

Jul 1, 2014

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Jun 20, 2014

Members of the accelerated BSN Class of 2015 at the Cattlemen's Ball. Back row, from left: Justin Blomstedt, Cassandra Edwards, Brooke Housh, Kirsten Cross, Jennifer Steele, Jessica Creel, Megan Wanner and Melissa Snyder. Front row, from left: Instructor Dana Samson (standing), Marsha Schramm, Julia Davis and Amaris Hofer.

Video: UNMC teams with Ponca tribe for eye clinic

Prevention of Global Blindness Division’s event aimed at preventive health care.

Jun 20, 2014

Video: Vision problems can’t stifle artistic vision

The Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation held a month-long art workshop for people with low vision.

May 22, 2014

Research Leadership Award: Wallace Thoreson, Ph.D.

Dr. Thoreson honored for research, mentorship accomplishments.

Apr 18, 2014

Wallace Thorseon, Ph.D.

Donating old eyeglasses gives the gift of sight

College of Public Health program seeks old glasses to distribute to refugees.

Apr 7, 2014