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Flaum Eye Institute
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Official account for the Flaum Eye Institute. World leading vision research, education, and compassionate care.

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/eye-institute.aspx
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As we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we want to recognize all the incredible women involved in science at Flaum. To all the outstanding women shown and not pictured, thank you for all that you do.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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OUT NOW from Alex Levin: Novel variant in FGFR2 in a family with anterior segment anomalies in Ophthalmic Genetics. doi.org/10.1080/1381... #URochesterResearch @flaumeye.bsky.social
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February 4, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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On Women Physicians Day we are so proud of all the great women physicians at Flaum. The women pictured represent just a fraction of all the incredible female physicians at Flaum. Thank you for all that you do each and every day.
Photo collage of female physicians at Flaum. Nine total physicians, "Women Physicians Day" spelled out in the center. Blue background behind the photos.
February 3, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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Neutrophils are white blood cells that circulate in our blood. When they reach capillaries, they compress & fill these vessels. Derek Power et al via:👇👇
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February 2, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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We are excited to announce our match results with our newest class of residents! Joining us later this year will be Selin Gumustop, MD, Mohammed Mehdi Shahid, MD, Candace Winterton, MD, and Brady Hogan. Congratulations and we can't wait for you to join us!
January 30, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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As Glaucoma Awareness Month comes to a close. Our glaucoma service chief Dr. Karen Allison talks about what you should know about glaucoma.

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Flaum Eye Institute Glaucoma Awareness Month
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January 29, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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Seeking applicants for a full-time one-year funded research position within Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Genetics at Flaum Eye Institute supervised by Alex Levin. More info: www.cvs.rochester.edu/positions/po... @flaumeye.bsky.social
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Postdocs & Research Associates
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January 15, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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@marcoslabur.bsky.social @cvsuor.bsky.social @spie.org #PhotonicsWest: David Fernandez presenting a.Binocular Visual Simulator of #myopia & #presbyopia corrections with aberration #accommodation tracking & #convergence control @urengineering.bsky.social @flaumeye.bsky.social #NEI #URochesterResearxh
January 19, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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Raffin, Salamanca-Giron, Hummel (@neuroxepfl.bsky.social), Huxlin (@flaumeye.bsky.social), Reynaud, Mattera and Martuzzi (Campus Biotech) share some insights from transcranial magnetic stimulation-induced BOLD responses.

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January 24, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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New review from Michael Telias in Frontiers in Ophthalmology shows that tiny RNAs in eye fluid can signal retinal disease. miR-142, miR-9, and miR-21 are strong biomarker candidates.
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Frontiers | Systematic review on biomarker potential of vitreous microRNA in retinal disease
The vitreous fluid, situated in the posterior chamber of the eye, holds a close relationship with the inner retina. Within this milieu, retinal cells secrete...
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January 26, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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With January being Glaucoma Awareness Month, we wanted to introduce you to our glaucoma team. First is our glaucoma chief, Dr. Karen Allison. Dr. Allison has more than 25 years of experience treating glaucoma, including therapies, surgeries, and laser procedures.
Three people posing for a group photo, with Dr. Karen Allison in the center, taller male to the left, and shorter female to the right. Three people posing for group photo, Dr. Karen Allison on the right. To males with glasses to Dr. Allison's left. Image description Three people posing for group photo. Dr. Karen Allison in the center. Taller male on her left, shorter female with glasses on her right.
January 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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We welcome Dr Ania Turull as a Postdoctoral Vision Scientist @marcoslabur.bsky.social @cvsuor.bsky.social Aina comes to us from @upc.edu Barcelona & is an expert in objective measurements of accommodation. Expect to find her busy in our #AdaptiveOptics Labs #Myopia #Presbyopia @flaumeye.bsky.social
January 10, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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New publication from Rick Libby: MKK4 and MKK7 control degeneration of retinal ganglion cell somas and axons after glaucoma-relevant injury. doi.org/10.1038/s414... #URochesterResearch @flaumeye.bsky.social
MKK4 and MKK7 control degeneration of retinal ganglion cell somas and axons after glaucoma-relevant injury - Cell Death Discovery
Cell Death Discovery - MKK4 and MKK7 control degeneration of retinal ganglion cell somas and axons after glaucoma-relevant injury
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January 5, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Researchers at Flaum, led by Krystel Huxlin, PhD, are working on a vision rehabilitation system that patients can use at home. The NIH-funded project aims to transform how patients access vision loss therapies.

Read more: www.urmc.rochester.edu/eye-institut...
Krystel Huxlin, Ph.D., female with grey hair and black dress, sitting at a computer looking at in depth images of the human eye.
December 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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In #UCSF, speaking at the #Ophthalmology #GrandRounds Thomas Moore Lecture at Wayne & Gladys Center for #Vision. #SanFrancisco 🌉 Thanks Dr Julie Schallhorn for hosting! @marcoslabur.bsky.social @cvsuor.bsky.social @flaumeye.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Happy Holidays From the Advanced Retinal Imaging Alliance!
2025

Holiday party after @arvoinfo.bsky.social abstract submissions!

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December 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Don’t miss this fantastic video from our very own Juliette McGregor @cvsuor.bsky.social @flaumeye.bsky.social; @urneuroscience.bsky.social @uofrbme.bsky.social @urengineering.bsky.social @urochester.bsky.social @urochestersmd.bsky.social #RochesterOptics #VisionScience #VisionRestoration
December 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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2of2) However, TMS also triggered area-specific topological adaptations, which were interpreted to reflect differential network resilience to focal disruption of early visual areas versus MT. doi.org/10.1113/JP28... #URochesterResearch @flaumeye.bsky.social
Causal disconnectomics of motion perception networks: insights from transcranial magnetic stimulation‐induced BOLD responses
Abstract figure legend Differential behavioural and network effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation applied to the early visual areas compared to the motion-sensitive medio-temporal cortex.…
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December 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Fire and ice...
Beautiful colors of the light engine that drives our adaptive optics cameras to image the living retina.🔬👁️
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December 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Leveraging neuroscience, optics, and healthcare, URochester researchers are at the forefront of understanding vision loss and restoring eyesight. www.rochester.edu/newscenter/e... #URochesterResearch @flaumeye.bsky.social
Can lost vision be restored?
URochester researchers are at the forefront of addressing vision loss while discovering how our visual system works.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Thanks to research being done at Flaum and the University of Rochester, full vision restoration is closer to becoming a reality. .

Learn more: www.rochester.edu/newscenter/e...
Juliette McGregor PhD, (female blonde hair), posing in her lab behind her equipment.
December 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Meet our cornea service chief, Dr. Scott MacRae. Dr. MacRae has performed over 20,000 surgeries and has been a cornea specialist for more than 30 years. He has been an innovator in laser vision correction, helping to develop surgical techniques and technologies that are used around the world.
Headshot of Dr. Scott MacRae. Male with light skin, mostly bald, with short gray hair, with gray goatee, wearing white medical coat.
December 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Today is Giving Tuesday, YOUR opportunity to make a real difference across the Greater Rochester region.

Today – and today only – neighbors will come together to ROC the Day by showing their love for non-profit organizations that mean the most to our community.
Dr. Christine Coward examining a female patients eyes.
December 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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On her birthday, we remember the late Dr. Mina Chung. Dr. Chung brought a bright light to everyone she knew. She was a great clinician, mentor, and friend to so many. To honor her legacy, we created the Mina M. Chung Professorship.
Dr. Mina Chung
December 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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2of2) When paired with visual motion training, this new method boosted visual recovery and expanded the usable field of view.
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Boosting hemianopia recovery: the power of interareal cross-frequency brain stimulation
One third of stroke survivors experience vision loss. Raffin et al. present a non-invasive brain stimulation technique targeting visual pathways and show t
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December 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM