The importance of community eye care
Listen to Andreas Lauer, M.D., speak on pediatric eye care, the Casey Eye Institute’s Community Outreach Program, and the philanthropic support that makes them both possible.
Impact Area: Eye & Vision
The OHSU Casey Eye Institute is working to create a world in which no one has to go blind.
Solving the problem of pediatric blindness
J. Peter Campbell, M.D., M.P.H., and his colleagues are addressing a critical gap in pediatric retinal care.
Family grateful to OHSU for treating child’s rare cataracts
By Josh Friesen Sam and Hannah Amis weren’t anticipating anything unexpected when they brought their son Judd to his one-year pediatric checkup. It was just a routine appointment. Then, the pediatrician saw something unusual in Judd’s right eye. A referral to a specialist gave way to a diagnosis: cataracts. While cataracts in general isn’t rare, pediatric cataracts is, affecting about 3 […]
Casey Eye patient sets up fellowship after OHSU saves eyesight
Joe Whittinghill is paying it forward after the OHSU Casey Eye Institute found the cause behind his gradual blindness and saved his eyesight.
Casey Eye Institute gives sight, hope to child with rare eye condition
Thanks to the OHSU Casey Eye Institute, 2-year-old Silas, who was born with a rare eye condition, has the ability to see.
Research
OHSU research saves lives. Research is the origin of every lifesaving discovery, every medical advancement, every new cure, treatment or therapy. OHSU researchers — focused on forging the path toward bright futures — transform science every day. By collaborating across disciplines with partners near and far, OHSU’s research improves health for us all. Our innovations […]
More than meets the eye
When 10-year-old Waiaka was diagnosed with cataracts, her doctor at the Elk Children’s Eye Clinic detected another issue that helped save her life.
Doernbecher, Elks Children’s Eye Clinic save child’s vision after harrowing rooster attack
When Annabeth Crawford’s eye was seriously injured by a rooster, Doernbecher and the Elks Children’s Eye Clinic was there to help.
When breakthroughs happen
When David Huang, M.D., Ph.D., followed his instincts as a graduate research student, scientific breakthroughs were made.
An ophthalmologist’s Rx for a fulfilling retirement: Giving back
Dr. Fritz Fraunfelder uses philanthropy to continue supporting Casey Eye’s legacy of groundbreaking discoveries and exceptional care.
