Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Wellness Wednesday – Exercising for a cause
Events offer options for those who prefer heels, wheels.
Apr 17, 2013
Marathon aftermath: Med Center voices
UNMC, The Nebraska Medical Center employees were in Boston Monday for the marathon.
Apr 17, 2013
Outstanding Mentor of Graduate Students: Wallace Thoreson, Ph.D.
Educator enjoys fostering his students’ excitement over scientific research.
Apr 12, 2013
Truhlsen Eye Institute nears completion
In less than two months, the Truhlsen Eye Institute will be completed. Learn when staff move in, when patients will be seen there and a few interesting facts about the building.
Mar 6, 2013
Adult stem cell breakthrough builds on Nobel Prize winners’ work
UNMC researchers have built on Nobel Prize-winning research to devise a new way to create powerful stem cells that could cure several conditions that cause blindness.
Jan 23, 2013
UNMC adult stem cell breakthrough builds on Nobel Prize winners’ work
Could lead to potential cures for glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration
Jan 22, 2013
Quan Dong Nguyen, Johns Hopkins physician, named chairman of UNMC ophthalmology
Will serve as director of soon-to-be-completed Truhlsen Eye Institute
Nov 12, 2012
Low vision center namesake, Alice Williamson, dies at 83
A memorial service for Alice Williamson will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Dundee Presbyterian Church, 5312 Underwood Ave.
Nov 9, 2012
Philanthropist Alice Williamson dies at 83
Was lead donor on low vision center at UNMC and longtime supporter of University of Nebraska
Nov 9, 2012
Dr. Quan Dong Nguyen named chairman of ophthalmology
Learn about Quan Dong Nguyen, M.D., who has been named director of the department of ophthalmology.
Nov 7, 2012