Exceeding a Patient’s Expectations

After living with total blindness for six weeks, Adam Hull says he will never take his vision for granted. Adam, 24, has diabetes and, over the last several months, has experienced just how profoundly the disease can affect eyesight. Adam also realized he was lucky to be in the capable hands of retina specialist Mark W. Johnson, M.D. Read more >>

Study Reports Success in Treating a Rare Retinal Disorder

A new study has good news for patients with a rare blinding eye disease. There is a very good chance that individuals with autoimmune retinopathy can expect to have improved vision after being treated with drugs to suppress their immune systems. The study was directed by John R. Heckenlively, M.D., an international expert on retinal dystrophies. Read more>>

No Time to Finish that Research Project? Problem Solved.

Beginning this year, residents at the U-M Kellogg Eye Center will have a separate rotation dedicated to research. It’s an opportunity offered by only a few other programs, even though the trainees are expected to complete at least one major research project. Kellogg resident Irina Koreen, M.D., Ph.D. explains how “real” research time will help her achieve career goals. Read more >>

Expert in Graves’ Eye Disease Joins
U-M Kellogg Eye Center

Meet our newest faculty member, Terry J. Smith, M.D., an endocrinologist who has broken new ground in his research on Graves’ eye disease. Patients with this disease will be glad to know that Dr. Smith plans to evaluate several promising therapeutic agents that he has identified through his research. Read more >>

Ask the Expert about Your Child's Vision

How are parents to know when an infant or child has a serious eye problem? Pediatric ophthalmologist Steven M. Archer, M.D., has identified three red flags that should alert parents to a possible problem with their child’s vision. Read more >>

From the Chair: Saving Sight

We have a great deal to celebrate this spring. We are just a year away from dedicating the Kellogg Eye Center Expansion, and while clinic staff prepare to move into the new facility, we are beginning to recruit the clinical and research faculty needed to expand our program. It is a pleasure to welcome Terry J. Smith, M.D., to the faculty and to note the achievements of faculty who provide world-class care to our patients every day. Read more >>

Gift Helps Scientists Stay at Forefront of Discovery

Two state-of-the-art confocal microscopes will enable scientists to study vision in new and innovative ways thanks to a $1 million gift from Larry G. Miller. The technology allows researchers to view tissues and cellular activity at great depths and at exceptionally high resolutions. Read more >>

A Patient’s Century of Sight

Not many people have the good fortune to celebrate a century of life, but Atron Hicks Johnson recently achieved this milestone  Among the special guests at a gala 100th birthday celebration was Kellogg’s Susan S. Thoms, M.D., longtime ophthalmologist to Mrs. Johnson. Read more >>

Kellogg Expansion: One Year and Counting

It has been years in the planning and sev­eral more in its construction phase. The expanded Kellogg Eye Center has been designed to serve many more patients in comfortable and spacious surroundings. Faculty and staff explain how the new space will improve the patient experience. Read more >>

Alumni Take Tours of the New Building and Meet Again at AAO

During Fall Reunion Weekend, Kellogg alumni had a chance to tour the Kellogg Expansion. Later that fall another group of alums gathered for our annual dinner during the meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.  And looking ahead, please save the date for our next reunion weekend, September 24-26, 2009. Meanwhile enjoy more photos of alumni events at our website.

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