Shiley Eye Institute

This Healthy Vision Month, we reaffirm our commitment to preserving & resorting sight. At SEI and the Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology, our work in research, education, community outreach & clinical care supports healthier vision for our patients & future generations.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, explore how vision loss can impact mental health & discover simple tips to support healthy eyes & a healthy mind: cdc.gov/vision-health/…

May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Did you know that melanoma can develop in the eye? At SEI, our Ocular Oncology Division, led by Nathan Scott, MD, MPP, provides expert care for patients with ocular melanoma. Learn more about our Ocular Oncology Division: shileyeye.ucsd.edu/specialties/oc…

Prevent Blindness designates May as Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD) Genetic Testing Awareness Month. For patients & families, genetic testing can help guide next steps in care. Learn more about the ophthalmic genetics program at SEI: shileyeye.ucsd.edu/specialties/ge…

May is Jewish American Heritage Month. Learn more about UC San Diego events & opportunities to participate. blink.ucsd.edu/HR/policies/di… #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth #UCSD #UCSDHealth

This National Women’s Health Week, we are highlighting the importance of eye health. Explore & share these vision tips with the women in your life.cdc.gov/vision-health/… #UCSDHealth #WomensHealthWeek #WomensHealth #CDC #Optometry #Ophthalmology

SEI hosted its annual Research Day, with faculty, residents, fellows, visiting scholars & medical students for an ophthalmology research symposium. Participants highlighted research taking place at the Viterbi Family Vision Research Center and shared at ARVO.

Congratulations to SEI Cornea Division Chief and Vice Chair, Natalie A. Afshari, MD, FACS on being elected president of The Collaborative Community on Ophthalmic Innovation (CCOI).#UCSD #UCSDHealth #Ophthalmology #ShileyEye #CCOI #Ophthalmologist #EyeHealth #VisionScience #Cornea

Last week SEI faculty, residents, fellows & researchers participated in the ARVO Annual Meeting in Colorado, sharing research findings & learning from the global vision research community.#UCSD #UCSDHealth #Denver #ARVO #VisionResearch #Research #Ophthalmology #ARVO26

SEI faculty and recognized leader in translational retina research, Shyamanga Borooah, MBBS, FRCP(Edin) FRCSEd, FRCOphth, PhD, in conjunction with the n‑Lorem Foundation, has been able to accelerate breakthroughs in eye‑health therapies & bring new hope to patients.

During National Nurses Day & National Nurses Week, we recognize the invaluable contributions of the nurses at SEI. Your compassionate care & clinical expertise are essential to our mission. #NationalNursesWeek #Nursing #UCSDHealth #UCSD #ShileyEye #Nurse #NursesDay

Sending warm wishes to those celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Have a safe & festive day! #CincoDeMayo

Today for National Teacher Day & this week for Teacher Appreciation Week, a big shout out to the dedicated SEI faculty educating our trainees! Thank you for the mentorship & instruction that you provide to our residents, fellows, medical students & visiting scholars. #UCSDHealth

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Learn how to participate in the UC San Diego celebration: blink.ucsd.edu/HR/policies/di… #AAPIHeritageMonth #UCSD #UCSDHealth #AAPI

SEI faculty & researchers are showcasing posters & delivering presentations at ARVO. Connect with SEI colleagues & learn about research taking place in the Viterbi Family Vision Research Center shileyeye.ucsd.edu/system/pdfs/35…

David B. Granet, MD, MHCM, SEI faculty member, joined colleagues from the American Academy of Ophthalmology in Washington, D.C., to advocate on Capitol Hill on behalf of our patients & the importance of vision care.

Recently, several SEI faculty attended & presented at the 2026 Pacific Coast Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Symposium hosted by the UC Irvine. #UCSD #UCSDHealth #ShileyEye #UCIrvine #GavinHerbertEyeInstitite #Ophthalmology #Peds

Together, we make breakthroughs possible! This Triton Giving Day, you can help the Shiley Eye Institute @ UC San Diego advance eye care & restore sight, bringing hope to patients & families around the world. tritongivingday.ucsd.edu/campaigns/shil…

Today is World Day for Safety & Health at Work! At SEI safety is part of everything we do from our labs to patient care. Find out how you can protect your eyes at work here: cdc.gov/niosh/ppe/eye-… #UCSD #UCSDHealth #ShileyEye #EyeSafety #EyeCare

During Patient Experience Week, we celebrate our compassionate physicians & staff who make care exceptional care possible for our patients every day! #UCSD #UCSDHealth #ShileyEye #Healthcare #HealthcareLeadership #PatientExperience #Ophthalmology #Optometry