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Combating Uveal Melanoma with New Treatments
UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center is a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of uveal melanoma, the most common primary intraocular malignancy. J. William Harbour, M.D., who was recruited to UT Southwestern as Chair and Professor of Ophthalmology in 2021, is an internationally recognized authority on uveal melanoma.
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Gene that regulates immune activity in the retina identified
Lipe could play a role in macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other eye diseases, UTSW researchers say
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Novel surgical technique may be more effective in treating common eyelid disorder
A novel, minimally invasive surgical technique for correcting blepharoptosis – often called “droopy eyelid” – is more efficient and produces better results than the traditional method that uses sutures, according to a UT Southwestern Medical Center study.
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Patients with Family History of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Should be Screened by 55
Patients with a family history of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of permanent vision loss in those older than 60, should visit an ophthalmologist by age 55 to be screened for signs of the disease, advises an expert at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
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UT Southwestern Ophthalmologist Shares Techniques for Cataract Surgery Complications
Patients undergoing cataract surgery typically have their natural lens replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). But complications occasionally arise that require the placement of a more surgically challenging secondary IOL.
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Consider risks and alternatives before deciding on LASIK surgery
UT Southwestern ophthalmologists use technology to personalize treatment as FDA urges doctors to provide more information on side effects
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Intra-arterial chemotherapy delivers most precise treatment for retinoblastoma
UT Southwestern is one of a few centers around the country that offers intra-arterial chemotherapy, a targeted treatment for retinoblastoma that dramatically increases the chances of saving a child's eye.
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Researchers discover new molecular driver of retinoblastoma
The study, led by UTSW's Chair of Ophthalmology, could lead to new treatments for deadly childhood eye cancer.
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Understanding Uveitis: A Vision-threatening but Treatable Eye Disease
Many chronic illnesses cause eye complications throughout our lifetimes, including diabetes and high blood pressure. Uveitis is a rare inflammatory disease of the middle layer of the eye (the uvea).
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Leadership Q&A with Dr. J. William Harbour
J. William Harbour, M.D., joined UT Southwestern in November 2021 as the new Chair of Ophthalmology.
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Breaking Ground in Eye Cancer Research, Diagnosis, and Treatment
About half of all eye cancers are detected during routine exams before a patient notices any symptoms. Others may show up as slight vision changes that begin to affect your daily life. As with many types of cancer, early detection is key to treatment success.
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Neurodegenerative Conditions: When AMD, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s Affect the Eyes
Dr. John Hulleman and UT Southwestern's Department of Ophthalmology researchers are constantly working to turn discoveries in the lab into treatments for patients.