OHSU confirms first nonhuman primate model of Usher syndrome
February 13, 2023
Researchers now have a model for testing gene therapy as a treatment for leading cause of blindness-deafness.
Eye Health & Research Stories
Nanotechnology may improve gene therapy for blindness
January 11, 2023
New OHSU, OSU research uses lipid nanoparticles to target light-sensitive cells in the eye.
Bringing eye care closer to home: OHSU trains community health workers for statewide network
November 16, 2021
Portland-based OHSU Casey Eye Institute team collaborates with community health clinics across Oregon to prevent blindness.
Study to investigate stem cell therapy as potential glaucoma treatment
October 12, 2021
NIH awards $6.7M total to research team that includes OHSU Casey Eye Institute.
Gene editing clinical trial participant dreams of a future with sight
May 10, 2021
Oregon woman with impaired vision hopes medical advances will mean children with CEP290 gene mutations won’t need to experience blindness.
Oregon donors help OHSU expand access to eye exams, treatment and education statewide
March 31, 2021
Philanthropic gifts totaling $3.25 million will support OHSU Casey Eye Institute Community Outreach Program.
AI correctly diagnoses vision-threatening condition in babies in India
March 22, 2021
Results indicate algorithm may not have racial bias found in other artificial intelligence technologies.
New Elks Children’s Eye Clinic building opens to patients
December 18, 2020
60,000-square-foot, $50-million project offers advanced eye care for children, adults.
10,000+ free eye exams to prevent blindness in Oregon
October 15, 2020
OHSU Casey Community Outreach Program’s mobile eye clinic celebrates 10 years.
Tech that detects cause of preemie blindness gets federal nod
January 30, 2020
Artificial intelligence algorithm receives FDA breakthrough device status.
