Shiley Eye Institute

The Viterbi Family Vision Research Center at the UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute received the “Project of the Year Award” from the Western Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association, recognizing the outstanding design and construction of this state-of-the-art facility.

Today we are celebrating National Science Appreciation Day! Groundbreaking research is conducted in the Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology and Shiley Eye Institute every day by our leading team of physicians and scientists. shileyeye.ucsd.edu/research

Recently, Robert N. Weinreb, MD, Ophthalmology Chair and SEI Director, was awarded the “Vision Medal” from the Vision Institute and served as a guest speaker at the Federal University of São Paulo Department of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting (48th SIMASP) in São Paulo, Brazil.

We recognize American Diabetes Alert Day. Elevated blood sugar levels associated with diabetes can affect your vision by damaging the small blood vessels in the back of the eye (retina). Learn about our retina team shileyeye.ucsd.edu/eye-conditions…

n honor of World Optometry Week & World Optometry Day, we are expressing gratitude for our skilled & compassionate optometrists. Meet our optometry experts here: shileyeye.ucsd.edu/specialties/op… #UCSD #UCSDHealth #Optometry #Optometrist

SEI supervisors, Juan Arias, MBA, & Riley Thomas, MBA, represented SEI at the American College of Healthcare Executives 2026 Congress. Alongside thousands of healthcare leaders, they engaged in conversations focused on innovation, leadership & the future of care delivery.

How is AI shaping the future of ophthalmology and healthcare? SEI faculty David B. Granet, MD, MHCM, explores this and more on the Cataract Coach Podcast. Catch the episode here: cataractcoach.com/2026/03/15/286… #UCSD #UCSDHealth

Wishing all who celebrate Nowruz a wonderful year & spring! May this season bring peace, good health & joy.

For Poison Prevention Awareness Month, we are sharing a guide of what to do if a poison substance gets into your eye. This article will help you feel prepared & demonstrate what you can do to protect your eyes. poison.org/articles/help-…

Today, we are celebrating Certified Nurses Day! We are grateful for our skilled board-certified nurses who bring expertise & comfort to our patients & their families daily. #UCSD #UCSDHealth #CertifiedNursesDay #Nurse #SanDiegoNurse #NurseAppreciation #Ophthalmology

Congratulations to Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology benefactor Andrew Viterbi, PhD and SEI faculty member Napoleone Ferrara, MD on being named in the "Forbes 250 America’s Greatest Innovators" list. shileyeye.ucsd.edu/faculty/napole… forbes.com/sites/alexknap…

In recognition of National Deaf History Month, we are raising awareness about Usher Syndrome, a condition that can impact both hearing and vision. Learn more: nei.nih.gov/eye-health-inf… #NationalDeafHistoryMonth

Wishing a joyful and safe St. Patrick’s Day & Irish American History Month to all celebrating!

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month! Prioritize your eye wellness with these habits to reduce eye strain from computers & digital devices both at work & home. aao.org/eye-health/tip… #UCSD #UCSDHealth #WorkplaceEyeWellnessMonth #Wellness

SEI recognizes Patient Safety Awareness Week! We are grateful to our team of clinical faculty & staff who prioritize patient safety and wellbeing every day. Find out how we work to keep our patients safe here: #UCSD" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">health.ucsd.edu/patients/hospi… #UCSDHealth

At the 2025 Advanced Oculofacial Surgery Course at SEI, led by Don O. Kikkawa, MD, SEI alumnus Karim G. Punja, MD met Pavla Ivaniuta, MD of Kyiv, now a humanitarian fellow in oculofacial plastic surgery at the University of Calgary. Both returned to SEI for the 2026 course.

Today we are celebrating World Glaucoma Day! At SEI, we are proud to have an innovative & compassionate team dedicated to glaucoma research & patient care. Learn about the Glaucoma Division at SEI here: shileyeye.ucsd.edu/specialties/gl… #UCSD #UCSDHealth #Glaucoma

SEI Glaucoma Fellowship alumnus Ivan Maynart Tavares, MD, PhD, MBA, recently visited the SEI campus & toured the new Viterbi Family Vision Research Center. He connected with SEI Chair Robert N. Weinreb, MD, & Glaucoma Professor Linda M. Zangwill, PhD while here. #UCSD #UCSDHealth

It is World Glaucoma Week! SEI leads in glaucoma research, education & patient care. The Hanna and Mark Gleiberman Center for Glaucoma Research, within the Viterbi Family Vision Research Center, is driving glaucoma innovation at SEI. shileyeye.ucsd.edu/news-events/283

In honor of Women’s History Month, International Women’s Week & International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the talented women at SEI who are physicians, scientists & staff. #WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay #InternationalWomensWeek #WomenInMedicine