University of Pittsburgh Ophthalmology Department
Ophthalmology is a dynamic and evolving field. Our Department blends cutting-edge research with compassionate patient care. From innovative treatments to groundbreaking discoveries, we focus on improving vision and enhancing lives.
- Inside your retina, tiny support cells called amacrine cells help fine-tune how you see. 👁️ They shape and time visual signals before they’re sent to the brain—supporting motion, contrast, and detail. Learn more at webvision.pitt.edu
- The EyeVan brings eye exams to local communities, helping catch vision issues early and remove barriers to care. Support access, prevention, and healthier futures. 💙 Follow the @EyeVan on Facebook and Instagram #EyeVan #VisionCare #CommunityHealth #MobileClinic #UPMC #Pittsburgh
- Seeing the world differently doesn’t mean seeing it alone. 👁️✨ Our Low Vision Service supports people with vision challenges—from blurred sight to light sensitivity—caused by injury, illness, or aging. 💙 ow.ly/OJNO50Y4ZeA
- 👁️ What is the retina? The retina is a thin, light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that plays a vital role in vision. It captures light and converts it into signals that are sent to the brain, allowing us to see color, detail, and movement. 👉 Learn more at www.webvison.pitt.edu
- 🍻 Sip of Science is back! Join Pitt OPH & Avenue Workspaces at Trace Brewing on April 28, 2026. Hear from Xing Chen, PhD (Ophthalmology), Robert Gaunt, PhD (Rehab Neural Engineering Labs), and Jorge Gonzalez-Martinez, MD, PhD (Neurology). Raise a glass to science! 🔬✨
- ✨ What an incredible day at the UPMC Vision Institute! Our first-ever Community Vision Day brought people from across Pittsburgh for free eye exams, glasses, and screenings. Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers who made it all possible! 💜 @upmc.com @eyeandearpgh.bsky.social #CommunityVisionDay
- Our eyes do incredible work — helping us experience the world, learn, create, and communicate. Webvision, a leading open-access resource on the retina and visual system, has officially moved to the University of Pittsburgh. Explore expert insights into how sight works: www.webvision.pitt.edu
- A breakthrough for vision restoration! Research co-led by Dr. José-Alain Sahel shows a wireless retinal implant can restore central vision in patients with advanced AMD. Published in NEJM. Learn more 👉 www.ophthalmology.pitt.edu/news #InnovationInSight #UPMCVisionInstitute #PittOphthalmology
- 🍻 Sip of Science is back! Join us Tuesday, September 16 | 7–9 PM at Trace Brewing for another exciting evening of science on tap! Hear fascinating presentations from researchers in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-HNS Grab a drink, learn something new, and raise a glass to science! 🔬✨
- 👁️ Calling all vision researchers & clinicians! The 2025 Vision Image Contest is now open! Submit your most stunning vision-related image for a chance to win prizes & be featured 🔗 Details & submission info: ophthalmology.pitt.edu/mercy-vision... #VisionScience #Ophthalmology #ScienceArt
- Did you know.... That in 2024, there were 150,671 patient visits in the Department of Ophthalmology?
