Corneal Transplants Can Carry Infection Risk

People who donate corneas are giving the gift of sight, but they may also be passing along a serious infection to the recipients, a new study finds. Read More

More Evidence Links Rubella to Eye Inflammation

Dr. Debra Goldstein , associate professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences, is quoted today in a number of stories on her research linking childhood vaccination against the Rubella virus to the decrease in cases of a blinding adult eye infection. The story was included in dozens of broadcasts around the country by NBC and ABC affiliates. Ivanhoe wire services and MedPage today also covered the story. Those stories are available online. Read More

Chicago Tap Water Could Be Dangerous For Your Eyes

Chicago -- There is a serious health danger in Chicago for people who wear contacts. Doctors are seeing a startling number of patients suffering from an amoeba in their eyes. Read recent press about Drs. Elmer Tu and Charlotte Joslin's Acanthamoeba research. Read More

Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary 150th Anniversary Gala

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences will be celebrating the 150 th Anniversary of the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary with a Gala scheduled for June 20, 2008 at the Chicago History Museum . This event is scheduled to run from 5 p.m. to midnight and will include a pre-gala reception, cocktails and hors d'oevres, dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. More.

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