Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Jun 20, 2014

Members of the accelerated BSN Class of 2015 at the Cattlemen's Ball. Back row, from left: Justin Blomstedt, Cassandra Edwards, Brooke Housh, Kirsten Cross, Jennifer Steele, Jessica Creel, Megan Wanner and Melissa Snyder. Front row, from left: Instructor Dana Samson (standing), Marsha Schramm, Julia Davis and Amaris Hofer.

Video: UNMC teams with Ponca tribe for eye clinic

Prevention of Global Blindness Division’s event aimed at preventive health care.

Jun 20, 2014

Video: Vision problems can’t stifle artistic vision

The Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation held a month-long art workshop for people with low vision.

May 22, 2014

Research Leadership Award: Wallace Thoreson, Ph.D.

Dr. Thoreson honored for research, mentorship accomplishments.

Apr 18, 2014

Wallace Thorseon, Ph.D.

Donating old eyeglasses gives the gift of sight

College of Public Health program seeks old glasses to distribute to refugees.

Apr 7, 2014

Clinical trials seeking volunteers

UNMC Clinical Trials website lists ongoing studies, including a glaucoma trial.

Mar 7, 2014

Brown bag luncheon today shines light on low vision

Evy Katz, a low vision occupational therapist, will speak at noon.

Feb 18, 2014

Low vision satellite clinic now open in Lincoln

February is Low Vision Awareness Month.

Feb 14, 2014

Low vision patient and Lincoln resident Peggy Campbell uses telescopic glasses when she drives. Campbell was fitted with the specialty glasses and taught how to use them through the Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation at UNMC.

Olson Center to shine a light on low vision

Adult vision loss the focus of February Olson Center Brown Bag Luncheon.

Jan 29, 2014

Mural unveiling celebrates ‘The Gift of Sight’

New display highlights the work of the Prevention of Global Blindness Division.

Dec 2, 2013