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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Our next service chief we'd like you to meet is Dr. Karen Allison, who leads our glaucoma service. Dr. Allison has decades of experience from minimally invasive glaucoma procedures, to complex surgeries. She is passionate about having patient-centered vision care in Rochester.
November 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Our next service chief we'd like you to meet is Dr. Karen Allison, who leads our glaucoma service. Dr. Allison has decades of experience from minimally invasive glaucoma procedures, to complex surgeries. She is passionate about having patient-centered vision care in Rochester.
The Flaum Eye Institute is one of 11 finalists for the ARVO Scientific Image Contest! Our Derek Power & Jesse Schallek are finalists with this fantastic microglia in the retina. Click on the blue vote now button at the link below on your mobile device👇.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The Flaum Eye Institute is one of 11 finalists for the ARVO Scientific Image Contest! Our Derek Power & Jesse Schallek are finalists with this fantastic microglia in the retina. Click on the blue vote now button at the link below on your mobile device👇.
www.arvo.org/news/scienti...
www.arvo.org/news/scienti...
Next up for our service chief introductions is Dr. Raja Narayanan. Dr. Narayanan is our retina chief and joined Flaum earlier this year. He has more than 20 years of experience in both clinical and surgical retina care, including pioneering advanced surgical techniques.
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Next up for our service chief introductions is Dr. Raja Narayanan. Dr. Narayanan is our retina chief and joined Flaum earlier this year. He has more than 20 years of experience in both clinical and surgical retina care, including pioneering advanced surgical techniques.
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Diabetes can affect more than just your blood sugar. It can also damage blood vessels in your eyes, which can cause diabetic retinopathy and other diseases. Blood sugar control and an annual eye exam are the best prevention methods.
November 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Diabetes can affect more than just your blood sugar. It can also damage blood vessels in your eyes, which can cause diabetic retinopathy and other diseases. Blood sugar control and an annual eye exam are the best prevention methods.
This weekend the Toast to Your Health wine auction returns. The auction helps support causes in the local community. Last year's event helped raise over two million dollars that is being used to help our outreach programs and our never-ending mission to help find cures for rare diseases.
November 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
This weekend the Toast to Your Health wine auction returns. The auction helps support causes in the local community. Last year's event helped raise over two million dollars that is being used to help our outreach programs and our never-ending mission to help find cures for rare diseases.
We'd like you to meet Dr. Alex Levin, our chief of pediatrics. He provides care to children with complex eye diseases like ocular genetic disorders and other rare diseases. Dr. Levin takes pride in delivering compassionate and cutting-edge care for kids and their families.
November 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
We'd like you to meet Dr. Alex Levin, our chief of pediatrics. He provides care to children with complex eye diseases like ocular genetic disorders and other rare diseases. Dr. Levin takes pride in delivering compassionate and cutting-edge care for kids and their families.
Our MobilEyes team is finishing up their community events for the season soon. This Saturday they will be at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Rochester for a vision screening event. We are so thankful for all the great work they do in the community.
October 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Our MobilEyes team is finishing up their community events for the season soon. This Saturday they will be at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Rochester for a vision screening event. We are so thankful for all the great work they do in the community.
At Flaum, we provide eye care ranging from the routine, to specialized treatments for rare diseases. We'd like to share the amazing people who lead each of our teams.
First up is the leader of our optometry team Dr. Brooke Donaher.
Thank you for your amazing work and dedication!
First up is the leader of our optometry team Dr. Brooke Donaher.
Thank you for your amazing work and dedication!
October 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
At Flaum, we provide eye care ranging from the routine, to specialized treatments for rare diseases. We'd like to share the amazing people who lead each of our teams.
First up is the leader of our optometry team Dr. Brooke Donaher.
Thank you for your amazing work and dedication!
First up is the leader of our optometry team Dr. Brooke Donaher.
Thank you for your amazing work and dedication!
Last weekend, Flaum alumni, faculty, and residents gathered in Orlando for the annual American Academy of Ophthalmology conference. The meeting brings together the best and brightest in the field of Ophthalmology.
October 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Last weekend, Flaum alumni, faculty, and residents gathered in Orlando for the annual American Academy of Ophthalmology conference. The meeting brings together the best and brightest in the field of Ophthalmology.
Looking for stylish glasses?
Look no further than the Flaum Eye Institute optical shops. We have a variety of stylish brands, colors, and everything you might need! Stop by one of our locations to see for yourself!
#opticalglasses #glasses #glassesframes #optometry #rochesterny
Look no further than the Flaum Eye Institute optical shops. We have a variety of stylish brands, colors, and everything you might need! Stop by one of our locations to see for yourself!
#opticalglasses #glasses #glassesframes #optometry #rochesterny
October 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Looking for stylish glasses?
Look no further than the Flaum Eye Institute optical shops. We have a variety of stylish brands, colors, and everything you might need! Stop by one of our locations to see for yourself!
#opticalglasses #glasses #glassesframes #optometry #rochesterny
Look no further than the Flaum Eye Institute optical shops. We have a variety of stylish brands, colors, and everything you might need! Stop by one of our locations to see for yourself!
#opticalglasses #glasses #glassesframes #optometry #rochesterny
Shoutout to all our faculty and alumni who attended and presented at the annual @aao_ophth meeting. Flaum was well represented, as we work to advance the field of ophthalmology and continually improve patient care.
#Ophthalmology
#Ophthalmology
October 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Shoutout to all our faculty and alumni who attended and presented at the annual @aao_ophth meeting. Flaum was well represented, as we work to advance the field of ophthalmology and continually improve patient care.
#Ophthalmology
#Ophthalmology
We are so proud when members of our Flaum team go above and beyond for others.
Last month, while on the way to work, Brooke Coburn noticed an accident between two dump trucks. In her first year as a volunteer firefighter Brooke immediately sprang into action.
Last month, while on the way to work, Brooke Coburn noticed an accident between two dump trucks. In her first year as a volunteer firefighter Brooke immediately sprang into action.
October 10, 2025 at 7:46 PM
We are so proud when members of our Flaum team go above and beyond for others.
Last month, while on the way to work, Brooke Coburn noticed an accident between two dump trucks. In her first year as a volunteer firefighter Brooke immediately sprang into action.
Last month, while on the way to work, Brooke Coburn noticed an accident between two dump trucks. In her first year as a volunteer firefighter Brooke immediately sprang into action.
Is your child in need of new eyewear?
With school back in session, now is a great time to stop by one of our optical shops to check out some new eyewear. We have fun and fashionable lines for kids that look great and can take some use! Stop by or call one of our optical shops to learn more!
With school back in session, now is a great time to stop by one of our optical shops to check out some new eyewear. We have fun and fashionable lines for kids that look great and can take some use! Stop by or call one of our optical shops to learn more!
October 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Is your child in need of new eyewear?
With school back in session, now is a great time to stop by one of our optical shops to check out some new eyewear. We have fun and fashionable lines for kids that look great and can take some use! Stop by or call one of our optical shops to learn more!
With school back in session, now is a great time to stop by one of our optical shops to check out some new eyewear. We have fun and fashionable lines for kids that look great and can take some use! Stop by or call one of our optical shops to learn more!
Our final researcher we'd like to spotlight taking part at the Optica Fall Vision meeting is Juliette McGregor, Ph.D., who is the leader of the McGregor lab.
The McGregor lab uses high resolution retinal imaging to develop the next generation of vision restoration therapies.
The McGregor lab uses high resolution retinal imaging to develop the next generation of vision restoration therapies.
October 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Our final researcher we'd like to spotlight taking part at the Optica Fall Vision meeting is Juliette McGregor, Ph.D., who is the leader of the McGregor lab.
The McGregor lab uses high resolution retinal imaging to develop the next generation of vision restoration therapies.
The McGregor lab uses high resolution retinal imaging to develop the next generation of vision restoration therapies.
Our next researcher at the Optica meeting is Jesse B. Schallek, Ph.D., who along with his lab, studies how blood flows through the vessels in the retina. They aim to understand how changes in this neural-vascular network contribute to retinal diseases and vision loss.
October 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Our next researcher at the Optica meeting is Jesse B. Schallek, Ph.D., who along with his lab, studies how blood flows through the vessels in the retina. They aim to understand how changes in this neural-vascular network contribute to retinal diseases and vision loss.
Several of our researchers are in Minnesota, attending the Optica Fall Vision meeting. Susana Marcos, Ph.D., is giving the Tillyer Award Lecture, "Why optics needs vision and vision needs optics."
Her lab studies how the shape, structure, and biomechanics of the eye affect how well they see.
Her lab studies how the shape, structure, and biomechanics of the eye affect how well they see.
October 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Several of our researchers are in Minnesota, attending the Optica Fall Vision meeting. Susana Marcos, Ph.D., is giving the Tillyer Award Lecture, "Why optics needs vision and vision needs optics."
Her lab studies how the shape, structure, and biomechanics of the eye affect how well they see.
Her lab studies how the shape, structure, and biomechanics of the eye affect how well they see.
Looking for new eyewear?
Stop by one of our optical shops to see the great options we have available. Stop by after an appointment or at a time that is convenient for you. Our expert opticians are happy to help!
#Eyecare #EyeHealth #Optometry #Ophthalmology
Stop by one of our optical shops to see the great options we have available. Stop by after an appointment or at a time that is convenient for you. Our expert opticians are happy to help!
#Eyecare #EyeHealth #Optometry #Ophthalmology
September 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Looking for new eyewear?
Stop by one of our optical shops to see the great options we have available. Stop by after an appointment or at a time that is convenient for you. Our expert opticians are happy to help!
#Eyecare #EyeHealth #Optometry #Ophthalmology
Stop by one of our optical shops to see the great options we have available. Stop by after an appointment or at a time that is convenient for you. Our expert opticians are happy to help!
#Eyecare #EyeHealth #Optometry #Ophthalmology
With school back in session, it is important that children receive vision screenings to check their vision. We are so proud of our MobilEyes team who have screened thousands of kids over the last few years.
#ophthalmology #EyeHealth #rochesterny #advanceshappenhere
#ophthalmology #EyeHealth #rochesterny #advanceshappenhere
September 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
With school back in session, it is important that children receive vision screenings to check their vision. We are so proud of our MobilEyes team who have screened thousands of kids over the last few years.
#ophthalmology #EyeHealth #rochesterny #advanceshappenhere
#ophthalmology #EyeHealth #rochesterny #advanceshappenhere
Flaum Eye Researchers Share Their Visions with Congress Today.
FEI scientists, Matthew Cavanaugh, PhD, and Sara Patterson, PhD, were part of a select group who got to present their work on Capitol Hill. Their visit is part of a program that introduces emerging vision scientists to Congress.
FEI scientists, Matthew Cavanaugh, PhD, and Sara Patterson, PhD, were part of a select group who got to present their work on Capitol Hill. Their visit is part of a program that introduces emerging vision scientists to Congress.
September 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Flaum Eye Researchers Share Their Visions with Congress Today.
FEI scientists, Matthew Cavanaugh, PhD, and Sara Patterson, PhD, were part of a select group who got to present their work on Capitol Hill. Their visit is part of a program that introduces emerging vision scientists to Congress.
FEI scientists, Matthew Cavanaugh, PhD, and Sara Patterson, PhD, were part of a select group who got to present their work on Capitol Hill. Their visit is part of a program that introduces emerging vision scientists to Congress.
What is the end goal for the research?
For Matt Cavanaugh, he would like to have the treatments in the labs at Flaum, more widely available for patients Matt is heading to Washington D.C. this week, to advocate to congress for continued support of vision research.
For Matt Cavanaugh, he would like to have the treatments in the labs at Flaum, more widely available for patients Matt is heading to Washington D.C. this week, to advocate to congress for continued support of vision research.
September 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
What is the end goal for the research?
For Matt Cavanaugh, he would like to have the treatments in the labs at Flaum, more widely available for patients Matt is heading to Washington D.C. this week, to advocate to congress for continued support of vision research.
For Matt Cavanaugh, he would like to have the treatments in the labs at Flaum, more widely available for patients Matt is heading to Washington D.C. this week, to advocate to congress for continued support of vision research.
We’re thrilled to share that our very own Matt Cavanaugh has been chosen for the Emerging Vision Scientist Program, where he will present his research to Congress on September 16th and 17th. We’re so proud of all he has accomplished so far and for his commitment to advancing vision care!
September 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
We’re thrilled to share that our very own Matt Cavanaugh has been chosen for the Emerging Vision Scientist Program, where he will present his research to Congress on September 16th and 17th. We’re so proud of all he has accomplished so far and for his commitment to advancing vision care!
Meet Dr. Sara Patterson, a researcher at Flaum who is participating in the Emerging Vision Scientist Program.
Her lab studies how the eye communicates with the brain. This groundbreaking work is paving the way for new treatments to restore vision.
#VisionResearch #VisionRestoration #EyeHealth
Her lab studies how the eye communicates with the brain. This groundbreaking work is paving the way for new treatments to restore vision.
#VisionResearch #VisionRestoration #EyeHealth
September 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Meet Dr. Sara Patterson, a researcher at Flaum who is participating in the Emerging Vision Scientist Program.
Her lab studies how the eye communicates with the brain. This groundbreaking work is paving the way for new treatments to restore vision.
#VisionResearch #VisionRestoration #EyeHealth
Her lab studies how the eye communicates with the brain. This groundbreaking work is paving the way for new treatments to restore vision.
#VisionResearch #VisionRestoration #EyeHealth
Thank you, Rep. Morelle, for visiting the Flaum Eye Institute to discuss and see firsthand how NEI-funded research improves patient care and drives innovation in ophthalmology. We are grateful for your support and recognition of the important role federally funded research plays.
September 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Thank you, Rep. Morelle, for visiting the Flaum Eye Institute to discuss and see firsthand how NEI-funded research improves patient care and drives innovation in ophthalmology. We are grateful for your support and recognition of the important role federally funded research plays.
We’re thrilled to share that our very own Matt Cavanaugh has been chosen for the Emerging Vision Scientist Program, where he will advocate for congressional support of vision research. We’re so proud of all he has accomplished so far and for his commitment to advancing vision care!
September 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We’re thrilled to share that our very own Matt Cavanaugh has been chosen for the Emerging Vision Scientist Program, where he will advocate for congressional support of vision research. We’re so proud of all he has accomplished so far and for his commitment to advancing vision care!
We'd like to welcome Hiral Patel, O.D., to the Flaum faculty. Patel received both a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences and a Doctor of Optometry degree from Midwestern University. She recently completed her optometry residency with us, and we excited she is joining our faculty!
August 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
We'd like to welcome Hiral Patel, O.D., to the Flaum faculty. Patel received both a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences and a Doctor of Optometry degree from Midwestern University. She recently completed her optometry residency with us, and we excited she is joining our faculty!