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People like Dr. O'Rese Knight from @UNCOphtho are *critical* to #Ophthalmology. He joined us today @UMKelloggEye to share data and ideas on why & how we need to increase #diversity in our workforce. So much work to do, but #cantstopwontstop 💪🏾 @rabbven @NmaEye

Important workshop at @AAPOSeyes led by @DrMcollins2020 (@HopkinsMedicine @JohnsHopkins) on advancing health equity in pediatric eye care. Great example: school-based vision screening associated with improved academic performance in Baltimore. hub.jhu.edu/2021/09/09/gla…

CW: ///////////// toddler crying Good morning you handsome and gorgeous lot. Remember this video from just two night ago when I noticed myself losing my cool and regulating in front of Riley. Well this is why I do it. Our children watch us #SupernovaMomma #PositiveDiscipline

The Rabb Venable Site opens today for abstract and observer registration. We celebrate the achievements of the Rabb-Venable individuals that matched.

Amazing to see the late Dr. Patrica Bath inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame! She invented the laserphaco instrument used in cataract surgery and was a monumental figure in eradicating preventable blindness in vulnerable communities npr.org/2021/09/27/104…

Shout out to residents who take the time to talk to med students about applications and programs in the middle of their crazy schedules in a global pandemic-- we appreciate you so much!!🙏🙏 #medtwitter

Members of under¬represented minority groups make up more than 30% of the U.S. population but only 6% of practicing ophthalmol¬ogists. Learn how you can help change this in EyeNet’s September issue. [Academy Members] ow.ly/7cIz50G3Smn

September is Sports Eye Safety Month at @PBA_savingsight. What is a hyphema? According to the @aao_ophth, a hyphema is when blood collects inside the front of the eye, and is usually caused by injuries to the eye from accidents or playing sports. aao.org/eye-health/dis…

A person’s title, income, and social status does not determine their value or worth. We have intrinsic value, and until we realize that, we will fail to realize the full extent of our humanity.

Kids who squint or rub their eyes often could have deeper eye troubles, potentially interfering with their ability to learn and be academically successful. How to spot potential warning signs of vision issues from Dr. Christopher Gappy: healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-heal…

Watch “Connection: The power of primary care” on #Vimeo vimeo.com/583068906?ref=… @NorthFamilyMed @UMNFamilyMed @stadeMD @MNFamilyDocs @umnmedschool

This is the best explanation of the Covid Vaccine I’ve ever heard.

This female scientist zapped away cataracts with lasers. Learn about Patricia Bath, the first African American to complete a residency in ophthalmology, and more iconic scientists. bit.ly/3xa2y36