Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Proud to be ranked #1 in Ophthalmology in the USA for the 24th time by @usnews! This recognition is a tribute to our exceptional team members who deliver outstanding, personalized, and compassionate care for each of our patients. tinyurl.com/BestInOphthalm… #BestHospitals

Drs. Philip J. Rosenfeld and Mengxi Shen share insights from their recent publication in the American Journal of Ophthalmology examining real-world outcomes of intravitreal pegcetacoplan for the treatment of geographic atrophy in AMD. Read more: loom.ly/OWqtKGk

Bascom Palmer invites you to join us for the 2025-26 Chair’s Lecture presented by Dr. Bennie Hau Jeng on Thursday, April 2 at 8 am (EST) via Zoom. To register, visit: loom.ly/2z2MuYE #BascomPalmer #Ophthalmology #BPEILectures

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Donald Budenz back to Bascom Palmer. Dr. Budenz, a glaucoma specialist, will see patients at Bascom Palmer's newest location at SoLe Mia.

Join us in Miami for Eyes on a Cure: Ocular Melanoma (OM) Patient & Caregiver Symposium, a weekend dedicated to support and education for OM community with @SylvesterCancer @BascomPalmerEye. Sessions will focus on key OM topics! RSVP for the symposium: melanomaevents.org/events/details…

This week we spotlight a powerful case underscoring the importance of eye protection at work. A patient experienced vision loss after an eye injury on a construction site. Read more: #WorkplaceEyeWellnessMonth" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">instagram.com/p/DVYn6lxkpwv/… Case by Drs. Lauren Kiryakoza & Despoina Theotoka

A fantastic turnout at last Saturday’s Kendall Health Fair! We were honored to partner with University of Miami Miller School of Medicine medical students, alongside Drs. Hannah W. Cropp and Raquel Goldhardt, and UM physicians to serve the Kendall community.💙

#SECO2026: Low-dose #Pilocarpine can improve corrected distance visual acuity (#CDVA) without affecting accommodative stimuli responses of the #CiliaryMuscle. Presented Mark T Dunbar, OD, FAAO, of the @BascomPalmerEye (@univmiami) at @seco_intl Read more: bit.ly/4bcjoVe

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Natalie Townsend, executive director of clinical services and associate director of emergency services, on being elected to serve as Trustee-At-Large on the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO) Administrator Council.

Join us for our fifth Diagnostic Ultrasound Course: Clinical Ultrasonography for the Clinician, on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Get ready for a hands-on experience where you'll dive into the world of ophthalmic ultrasound. Register: spr.ly/6011h90sZ

Applications are now open for the 2028 Master of Science in Vision Science and Investigative Ophthalmology (MVSIO) class! Learn more and apply at: spr.ly/6011h9L9U #BascomPalmer #MVSIO #MastersofScience

Join us for the 2026 Victor T. Curtin Lecture presented by Dr. Stephen R. Russell on Thursday, February 19, at 8 a.m. (ET) in-person or via Zoom. To register, visit: loom.ly/JkLCsLA #BascomPalmer #Ophthalmology #BPEILectures

How does the gut microbiome impact ocular surface health? Dr. Anat Galor discusses emerging evidence on the gut microbiome’s influence on ocular surface homeostasis in her latest feature with Eyes On Eyecare. Learn more: loom.ly/l2kwSQI

Dr. Ellen Koo shares insights on the latest refractive surgery techniques, clinical outcomes, and key patient considerations. #LASIK Read more: loom.ly/EIQ_jss

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month. Learn more about AMD with expert insights from Dr. Phillip J. Rosenfeld, and discover why early awareness and education matter. loom.ly/8vg5PA0

February is Age-related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month! 👁️ DYK? AMD affects central vision. Learn more about AMD symptoms and visit: PreventBlindness.org/AMD. #preventblindness #amd

Discover how @ARVOinfo member Anat Galor, MD, MSPH (@BascomPalmerEye) is advancing ocular surface research and why supporting such #VisionResearch is crucial for eye health. bit.ly/466NIOr #SeeWhatMatters #ophthalmology

A cascade of ICL displacement led to acute pigment dispersion, severe intraocular pressure elevation, and hemodynamic central retinal artery occlusion. This case raises awareness of a rare but serious postoperative complication. Case by: Drs. Anthony Fam and Elena Bitrian

Join us virtually for the 23rd annual Angiogenesis meeting on February 7. Registration deadline: Thursday, February 3, at 3:00 pm ET. To register, visit: tinyurl.com/Angiogenesis20… #Angiogenesis #MedicalEducation #Ophthalmology #BPEIAngio

February is #LowVisionAwarenessMonth! Millions live with vision loss from common eye diseases. It can’t be fixed with glasses or surgery. You can see what it’s like to live with vision loss using NEI’s VR eye disease experience. nei.nih.gov/about/educatio…

Excited to welcome our outstanding residency class of 2030! 🎉 The future of ophthalmology shines brighter than ever with these talented doctors. Congratulations to all, and welcome to the Bascom Palmer family. #BascomPalmer #MatchDay #MedEd