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  • 5 Common Eye Health Myths, Debunked

    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

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  • Here is how to find the lowest price for online eyeglasses for kids

    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...

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  • image from Researchers uncover a critical early step of the visual process

    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...

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  • UTHealth COVID-19 Resources

    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...

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  • Robert Cizik Eye Center – COVID-19 Patient Screening

    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...

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  • Congratulations to Dr. Richani

    Congratulations to Dr. Richani

    Congratulations to Dr. Karina Richani on passing her qualifying examination for membership in The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and...

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  • Dr. Davis interviewed in observance of Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

    Dr. Davis interviewed in observance of Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

    Garvin Davis, MD, MPH, did a 30-minute live interview on SiriusXM Channel 110 in observance of Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness...

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  • Early detection is the key to avoiding vision loss due to Glaucoma

    Early detection is the key to avoiding vision loss due to Glaucoma

    Dr. Feldman discusses early diagnosis and treatment of Glaucoma.

    Read More Early detection is the key to avoiding vision loss due to Glaucoma

  • Center for Visual Rehabilitation will give free CCTV’s to 10 visually impaired children

    Center for Visual Rehabilitation will give free CCTV’s to 10 visually impaired children

    Dr. Bhavani Iyer has partnered with Sightsavers America, a non-profit organization, to give away free CCTVs.

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  • Cosmetic contacts too scary for Halloween, says Dr. Gene Kim

    Cosmetic contacts too scary for Halloween, says Dr. Gene Kim

    Dr. Gene Kim appears on CW 39 to discuss using cosmetic contact lenses as part of Halloween costumes.

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  • Dr. Richani appears on Univision 45

    Dr. Richani appears on Univision 45

    Dr. Karina Richani appears on Univision 45 to discuss wrinkles and wrinkle fillers.

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  • UTHealth’s Dr. Bhavani Iyer awarded SightFirst Grant to help patients with low vision

    UTHealth’s Dr. Bhavani Iyer awarded SightFirst Grant to help patients with low vision

    Low vision specialist Dr. Bhavani Iyer was awarded a three-year $164,645 grant to help Harris County residents with vision problems that cannot be corrected with eyeglasses, medication, or surgery.

    Read More UTHealth’s Dr. Bhavani Iyer awarded SightFirst Grant to help patients with low vision

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