All ophthalmology
April 12, 2024
Pilot research institutes kindle interdisciplinary activity across UICNew pilot institute will tackle AI bias in health care, joining three ongoing research efforts
May 1, 2023
Herpes study adds to understanding of viral reinfections, how to potentially prevent themNew research on herpes infections of the eye adds to the understanding of how to target anti-viral drugs.
February 8, 2021
UIC researcher awarded $10.15M to develop antibody-based dry eye treatmentResearchers plan to develop a specially formulated eye drop for dry eye that utilizes pooled human immune globulins.
December 7, 2020
Researchers use genomics to identify diabetic retinopathy factorsUIC researchers identify new approach that can be used as a template to study other diseases.
October 11, 2019
Antibody-based eye drops show promise for treating dry eye diseaseResearchers identify new class therapy for common condition
April 18, 2017
Ophthalmologist named ‘rising star’Ahmad Aref earns spot on “The Ophthalmologist” Power List
November 8, 2016
Sharper view of eye surgeryCless Family Lab helps residents, fellows perfect eye surgery techniques
August 16, 2016
Should babies born in areas harboring Zika be screened for eye abnormalities?Investigating the virus’s impact on the eye
July 20, 2016
Clinical trial tests cord tissue to treat macular degenerationSupporting surviving rod and cone cells
October 21, 2015
For Latinos, African ancestry adds to risk of glaucomaSearch on to identify individual genes for eye condition