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Introducing Innovations
At OHSU Casey Eye Institute, bold research and clinical excellence are advancing vision science, transforming patient care, and expanding access to eye health. We invite you to explore Innovations 2026 and experience innovation in action.
Letter from Leadership 2026
The explosive growth of OHSU Casey Eye Institute in the past 35 years reflects our vision for an institute of innovation and excellence. As we look to the next 35 years, we remain committed to focusing on a humanistic approach to eye care while relying on new technologies.
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Data-Driven Medicine
Data-Driven Medicine
Data-Driven Medicine
Advancing Glaucoma Care with Artificial Intelligence
Glaucoma often steals vision before symptoms appear. At OHSU Casey Eye Institute, researchers are harnessing AI to personalize glaucoma diagnosis and forecast disease progression. By using advanced algorithms with routine imaging, their work aims to detect early changes and guide treatment sooner, helping clinicians preserve vision before irreversible damage occurs.
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Advanced Imaging
Advanced Imaging
Advanced Imaging
The ROP Eye Exam Revolution: How AI and Ultra-Widefield OCT are Changing Diagnosis
Discover how OHSU Casey Eye Institute is redefining care for premature infants with the world's first handheld ultra-widefield OCT system powered by real-time AI. This breakthrough could transform how retinopathy of prematurity is diagnosed, reduce variation in care, and help give tens of thousands of children the gift of sight.
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Pioneering Vision Care
Pioneering Vision Care
Pioneering Vision Care
Early Intervention Helps Prevent Childhood Myopia
Myopia is on the rise worldwide—but early intervention can change a child's visual future. Discover how Casey's multidisciplinary team combines cutting-edge measurements and proven therapies to slow nearsighted progression and preserve long-term eye health.
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35 Years of Vision
35 Years of Vision
35 Years of Vision
1991 - 2026
Celebrating 35 Years of Vision at Casey Eye Institute
What Vision Means to Me celebrates 35 Years of Vision at Casey Eye Institute through personal stories from faculty, staff, alumni, donors, researchers, and patients. From exam rooms to research labs, patients who inspire us, and alumni who carry Casey's values into their own communities, it's clear that what we do changes lives.
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