Cizik Eye Clinic streamlines cataract surgery with new OBS services
Since the Robert Cizik Eye Clinic recently transformed its minor procedure space into a fully operational office-based surgery (OBS) area, cataract and other ocular surgeries have become easier for patients. The trend has gained traction nationwide as more practices recognize…
Dr. Adesina receives the 2024 AAO Academic Achievement Award
Ore-ofe O. Adesina, MD, associate professor in the Ruiz Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science and John P. McGovern Distinguished Professor in Ophthalmology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, recently received the 2024 Achievement Award from the American Academy…
Relentlessly seeking insights to improve prevention and treatment of glaucoma
Recent studies conducted at the Ruiz Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, have uncovered valuable insights with potentially far-reaching benefits for managing or preventing glaucoma, a common eye disease with no known cure….
A brilliant light on ophthalmology education
Presented by the Ruiz Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, the Adrien and Gladys Drouilhet Visiting Professorship in Ophthalmology series continues to showcase some of the nation’s most influential specialists. Funded by the generosity of the Drouilhet family, this lecture…
Cizik Eye Clinic receives $5,000 grant for low vision services
Thanks to a generous $5,000 grant from the Houston Delta Gamma Foundation, the Cizik Eye Clinic’s Dan Arnold Center for Vision Rehabilitation is reinforcing its support for people with low vision. The grant, designated for increasing access to therapy services,…
5 Common Eye Health Myths, Debunked
Gene Kim, MD, was quoted by United Healthcare’s Renew blog about common myths people believe about eye health. September, 2020
Here is how to find the lowest price for online eyeglasses for kids
Robert Feldman, MD, was interviewed by KPRC-TV Channel 2 about where parents can find the best pair of glasses for their children online. The interview was posted on click2houston.com. August 31, 2020
Researchers uncover a critical early step of the visual process
The key components of electrical connections between light receptors in the eye and the impact of these connections on the early steps of visual signal processing have been identified for the first time, according to research published today in Science…
UTHealth COVID-19 Resources
UTHealth is closely monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and is committed to keeping our campus communities safe, as well as providing information, resources and care to the broader communities that we serve. You will find general and institutional information on…
Robert Cizik Eye Center – COVID-19 Patient Screening
With the evolving status of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we want to keep you abreast of the measures being taken at the Robert Cizik Eye Clinic to minimize the spread of the virus. For more information please see: https://www.cizikeye.org/patient-care/