Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Medical student Chloe Moulin in her lab

Research and Innovation

Grad Student Develops New Way to Study Optic Nerve Regeneration

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Jan. 14 2025 |
Macro shot of mid 20's brown eyed woman having her eyes examined at optometrists office

Grants and Awards

Bascom Palmer Receives Multimillion Dollar Award to Support Functional Whole-Eye Transplant

Researchers are tackling the formidable task of surgically recovering a...

Dec. 02 2024 |
Patient and surgeon in operating room during ophthalmic surgery

Clinical Care

New Procedure Shows Promise for People with Keratoconus

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Oct. 31 2024 |
Dean Henri Ford, UM chief academic officer Guillermo (Willy) Prado and Dr. Stephen Nimer

Research and Innovation

The University of Miami Will Invest $30 Million to Enhance Research and Innovation in Basic Science and the Areas of Neuroscience and Aging

The investment will create a new program in computational biology within...

Oct. 17 2024 |
Jim and Pat Zagelmeyer

Research and Innovation

Grateful Couple Supports Vision Research at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at Naples

In gratitude for the exceptional eye care they received from Dr. Jaclyn Kovach, Jim and Pat Zagelmeyer donated to support clinical...

Oct. 14 2024 |
Close-up of young woman's eye

Grants and Awards

NIH Award Supports Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Detection Through the Eye

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Oct. 02 2024 |
Zanyla Thomas, Dr. Ta Chen Peter Chang and Bryetta Thomas

Community Outreach

Bascom Palmer Vision Van Screening Helps Save a Child’s Eyesight

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Sep. 30 2024 |
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Director Eduardo Alfonso with Dean Henri Ford, both doing the U hand symbol

Research and Innovation

Podcast: Whole Eye Transplant, Gene Therapy and Other Visionary Breakthroughs in Ophthalmology

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Aug. 14 2024 |

man losing glasses vision correction

Eye Care

Young Man Achieves Life-Long Dream of Ditching Glasses Forever

22-year-old Ethan Edge started wearing glasses in the first grade. “I wake up and I’m like, “Where are they?” fishing for...

Jan. 08 2025 |
Senior Hispanic man in glasses peers at photographer

Brain & Spine

Does Your Eye Health Impact Your Dementia Risk?

As we all grow older, our vision changes. On a less severe level, people may...

Nov. 12 2024 |
Man rubbing his red, itchy eyes.

Eye Care

Blepharitis: What’s Behind Your Red, Itchy Eyes

Are your eyelids red and tender? Do your eyes itch and burn? Are you unusually sensitive to...

Sep. 23 2024 |
Woman speaking to a health care provider on a cell phone with video image

Advancements

Telemedicine as Part of the Patient Journey

Ophthalmologist Giselle Ricur, M.D., is a zealous advocate...

Sep. 16 2024 |
Mature man in glasses drives in reverse in a dark parking lot.

Eye Care

Trouble Seeing at Night?

It’s normal for your vision to worsen from the light of...

Jul. 24 2024 |
Palm trees blowing in the wind of a hurricane.

Eye Care

Eye Safety During Hurricane Season

This hurricane season, while stocking up on toilet paper, drinking water and flashlight batteries,...

Jun. 04 2024 |
Male patient sits as optometrist evaluates his eye to see if he should get specialty contact lenses.

Eye Care

Who May Need Specialty Contact Lenses? 

Professional eyecare can correct all kinds...

May. 23 2024 |
Double vision concept - person with diplopia looks at glasses and sees 2.

Eye Care

The Importance of Treating Double Vision

Double vision, or diplopia, is a much more common eye...

Apr. 02 2024 |

Images Magazine

Supporting Vision Research

As a neuroradiologist in Birmingham, Ala., Ronald A. Lepke, M.D., took pride in delivering excellent care to his patients. Thanks to a caring and compassionate specialist at Bascom...

Jan. 05 2021 |

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“Bascom Palmer Gave Me Back My Life”

Jules and Shirley Arkin feel a strong sense of connection with Bascom Palmer. More than 30 years ago, Jules Arkin was seen by retinal specialist J....

Jan. 05 2021 |

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Gordon Miller, M.D., Honors Bascom Palmer’s Founder

In February 1960, Gordon Miller was a senior at Washington University School of Medicine and wanted to avoid the winter in St. Louis. He came to...

Jan. 05 2021 |

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Al Miami

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming eye care around the world. This powerful technology which will make it easier to diagnose a wide range of eye diseases...

Jan. 05 2021 |

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For Your Eyes Only Naples

Ladies gathered in Naples for the annual “For Your Eyes Only” luncheon to engage with some of Bascom Palmer’s women in ophthalmology. Guests learned about Bascom...

Jan. 05 2021 |

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For Your Eyes Only Palm Beach

Jorge Fortun, M.D., retina specialist and medical director of Bascom Palmer at Palm Beach Gardens, was the featured speaker at the third annual “For Your Eyes...

Jan. 05 2021 |

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Palm Beach Medical Forum

First held in 1988, the Palm Beach Medical Forum is a popular Palm Beach tradition where Bascom Palmer’s physicians share the most recent vision research and...

Jan. 05 2021 |

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Eye on the World

To honor Bascom Palmer’s global impact, the Institute was thrilled to host its fourth annual Evening of Vision Gala, “Eye on the World.” Since opening its...

Jan. 05 2021 |