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

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the second annual Digital EyeCon 2026 this past April!This year’s theme, “Tomorrow’s Care, Today: AI & RPM in Focus” brought together clinicians, researchers, and digital health leaders to explore the future of healthcare innovation.

Join us for the 8th Annual Dr. Nasser Ibrahim Al-Rashid Orbital Vision Research Center Colloquium on Orbital Diseases on Saturday, May 30, at 8 am (ET) in person. To register, please visit: spr.ly/6014BB7ucK

May is Inherited Retinal Disease and #GeneticTesting Month at @PBA_savingsight! How Genetic Testing and Counseling Can Improve Lives for Patients With IRDs- @VisionMonday visionmonday.com/scene-and-hear…

During Retinoblastoma Awareness Week, let's shine a light on this rare childhood eye cancer. At Bascom Palmer, our dedicated ocular oncology team is committed to early detection and treatment, which can be crucial in saving both sight and lives. spr.ly/6016BBQKIo

May is Healthy Vision Month! Every day, you can take simple steps to keep your eyes healthy. Use these tips from the National Eye Institute to protect your eyes from things that can harm them: spr.ly/6010BB934k #BascomPalmer #HealthyLivesHealthyEyes

Dr. Persiana Saffari on Periorbital Changes After GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Published in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Learn more: spr.ly/6017BBgIIX

Dr. Hannah W. Cropp on Strabismus Surgery After Teprotumumab in Thyroid Eye Disease. Journal of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Learn more: spr.ly/6010BBgx9i

Save the date for Bascom Palmer’s 62nd Annual Residents’ Days on June 12 and June 13, in person or virtually. This program provides an educational forum for Bascom Palmer residents and fellows to present clinical and basic science research. Register: spr.ly/6012BBTp0A

Attending #ARVO2026? Join Bascom Palmer's physicians and scientists as they showcase their expertise with over 100 presentations, including posters, papers, and lectures. Check out our featured presentations and posters here: spr.ly/6013BBTW2d

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