Ophthalmology

Research and innovation from Vanderbilt Eye Institute experts

A boy draws a picture seated at at a table in a garden. He wears an eye patch on one eye beneath his glasses to prevent strabismus.

Dual Approach to Intermittent Exotropia

A pair of surgeries for childhood intermittent exotropia, or “wandering eye,” demonstrate similar effectiveness, with some nuances.

African-American man taking an eye exam at a clinic.

Gene Variations Linked to Glaucoma Risk

Risk variants of primary open-angle glaucoma may be ancestry-specific, sex-specific, or both.

New Leadership Brings Fresh Insights to Vision Care

Vanderbilt’s new chair of ophthalmology and visual sciences looks forward to the future of the Vanderbilt Eye Institute.

Predictors of Diabetic Retinopathy Under Scrutiny

Identifying specific inflammation mediators will help retina specialists anticipate and treat factors in retinopathy disease progression.

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Expanding VEI Program Helps Patients Thrive

Through comprehensive care and ongoing support, our low vision clinic helps children and adults with vision loss better navigate their environment.

Beagle Genomics Spark Advances in Human Glaucoma

Gene variant discovered to cause RGC degeneration in beagles with inherited disease also has causative effects in a mouse model.

A doctor putting eye drops in a girl's eye

Atropine Response Varies for Pediatric Myopia

NEI-funded trial finds low-dose eye drops may not be effective at slowing the progression of nearsightedness in some children.

Telehealth Overcomes Distance for Specialty Consultations

Neurology forges a wider path for specialty consulting services using technology.

Scleral Lenses a Good Fit for Complex Eye Diseases

With advances in fitting technology, scleral contact lenses are now being used for an increasingly wide range of therapeutic applications.

Promising Strategies for Treating Macular Degeneration

Durable injections, gene therapy, and a novel treatment for dry AMD aim to slow disease progression and decrease treatment burden.