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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

We were delighted to host ARCS Foundation Utah at Moran today. This remarkable organization is advancing innovation by supporting the next generation of scientists at the Moran Eye Center. Congratulations to our newest ARCS Scholars, Cameron Reinisch, MD, and Amanda Wade, MD.

ARCS Foundation Utah Vice President of Scholar Outreach Lorraine Mayne, John A. Moran Eye Center ARCS Scholar Cameron Reinisch, MD, and Moran Eye Center Chair Jeffrey H. Pettey, MD, MBA.

ARCS Foundation Utah Vice President of Scholar Outreach Lorraine Mayne, John A. Moran Eye Center ARCS Scholar Amanda Wade, MD, and Moran Eye Center Chair Jeffrey H. Pettey, MD, MBA.

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Congratulations to our incomparable Liliana Werner, MD, PhD, and Nick Mamalis, MD, whose innovative research just earned top honors at the 2026 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) annual meeting!

Nick Mamalis, MD, Morgan Micheletti, MD, FACS, ABO, and Liliana Werner, MD, PhD, at ARCS 2026 with the Best Paper of Session Award.

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

How can specialists treating AMD navigate advanced imaging technologies and new treatments to provide world-class care? Today, our Steffen Schmitz-Valckenberg, MD, and Monika Fleckenstein, MD, offered insights to attendees of the Early Intervention for Geographic Atrophy class here at Moran.

Steffen Schmitz-Valckenberg, MD, discusses imaging patients with the Heidelberg Spectralis.

Monika Fleckenstein, MD, with class attendees.

A syringe and materials used during a dry lab at the class.

A Zeiss Optical Coherence Tomography imaging machine.

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

We are thrilled to announce Jeff Pettey, MD, MBA, as the new chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and CEO of the John A. Moran Eye Center. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Pettey as we begin an exciting new chapter. moraneye.link/newchair

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Moran faculty and global ophthalmology fellows are in Chicago this weekend for the Global Ophthalmology Summit. This year’s Summit explores policy, advocacy, and action, uniting global eye care leaders to share insights, build connections, and drive change.

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Moran researcher Adam Dubis, PhD, co-founded deepeye® TPS—the first predictive AI tool for wet AMD treatment approved for clinical use. By predicting when patients need their next eye injection, the technology could reduce unnecessary visits and help protect vision longer. moraneye.link/deepeye

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Moran Eye Center Researcher Helps Create First AI Tool of Its Kind Used in Eye Care

Moran Eye Center researcher Adam Dubis, PhD, is contributing to an AI algorithm that assists ophthalmologists treating so-called “wet” or neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

We're proud to be ranked No. 9 in the nation for ophthalmology by U.S. News & World Report—our fourth year in a row in the Top 10! Congrats to our team, who are committed to our vision that no patient should be without hope, understanding, or treatment. moraneye.link/top9

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John A. Moran Eye Center Ranked No. 9 Among Best Hospitals for Ophthalmology Nationwide

The U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026 Best Hospitals for Ophthalmology ranking marks the fourth year running that the Moran Eye Center has been listed among the Top 10 High-Performing hospitals.

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

A 10-year-old girl lost vision in one eye after a hyena attack in rural Tanzania. Thanks to our generous donors and the skilled hands of Dr. Joon Kim and our Global Outreach team, she’s now on the path to seeing again. moraneye.link/hyena

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

After a remarkable 46-year career, today marks Dr. Randall J Olson’s last day at the Moran Eye Center. From all of us—faculty, staff, and patients—thank you, Dr. Olson. We are better because of you. moraneye.link/Olson

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Moran hosted another Cataract Symposium, an opportunity to learn and collaborate. We welcomed Dr. Barry Seibel and Dr. Nicole Fram as keynote speakers, who brought invaluable expertise to in-depth case discussions and interactive wet labs. Thanks to all who made this possible!

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Congratulations to Moran researcher, Liliana Werner, MD, PhD, for having one of the top 10 films at the Brazilian Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgery annual meeting. This prestigious award honors the best original short film in cataract, cornea, or refractive surgery.

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Our Silke Becker, PhD, and Rebecca Pfeiffer, PhD, with @arvoinfo.bsky.social sharing their work! Dr. Becker's research builds knowledge in hopes to preserve vision for premature babies. Dr. Pfeiffer maps how the circuitry of the eye changes during disease, an important step to finding cures.

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Our Ian Pitha, MD, PhD, at #ARVO2025. Dr. Pitha is an associate director of the Alan S. Crandall Center for Glaucoma Innovation, crandallcenter.org, and his own lab studies the sclera and ophthalmic drug delivery.

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Moran's physician-scientist, Paul Bernstein, MD, PhD, will be recognized as an ARVO Foundation Honoree this weekend at the 2025 ARVO Foundation Gala. This denotes his support and leadership of ARVO and the Foundation, which aim to serve as a global catalyst in vision research.

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

It was a great weekend for Moran at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting. Jeff Pettey, MD, MBA, Liliana Werner, MD, PhD, Nick Mamalis, MD, and Randall J Olson, MD, won awards in collaboration with the University of Utah Med School students who work in their labs.

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

The 2025 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery kicks off tomorrow, and Moran will be well represented. Our experts will share insights on trending topics, including the impact of GLP-1 drugs on glaucoma patients and cutting-edge cataract surgery techniques. moraneye.link/ascrs25

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Moran Eye Center Cataract, Glaucoma Experts Share Research and Surgical Advances at ASCRS

John A. Moran Eye Center faculty will share skills and present research at the upcoming American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Annual Meeting.

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Renowned glaucoma specialist and director of Moran's Alan S. Crandall Center for Glaucoma Innovation, Ike Ahmed, MD, FRCSC, has once again made The Ophthalmologist Power List, which recognizes him as one of the most inspirational and influential leaders in ophthalmology.

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

In the latest Glaucoma Case File from Eyetube, Moran specialist Rachel Simpson, MD, and fellow Roya Garakani, DO, utilize an existing tube shunt in uveitic glaucoma. *The linked video does show eye surgery. t.co/xVVsMDFpiQ

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Clinical Research Update: Our clinician-scientists offer their latest studies and perspectives. moraneye.link/clinical-foc...

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Our researcher, Fiona McDonnell, PhD, has been selected as one of the Glaucoma Research Foundation's Shaffer Grants program recipients. The program, known as an 'innovation incubator,' hopes to bring us closer to a cure for glaucoma. glaucoma.org/research/sha...

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Shaffer Research Grants - Glaucoma Research Foundation

Glaucoma Research Foundation’s Shaffer Grants program is an innovation incubator, attracting much-needed brainpower to glaucoma research and carrying us

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

The ARCS scholarship program celebrates 15 years of advancing innovative research at Moran. moraneye.link/arcs-15years

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

For families of children with complex eye issues, finding a skilled doctor who can help them is life-changing. Read more about Wren's story from our FOCUS annual report: moraneye.link/pediatric-ey...

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Global Outreach update from our team in Tanzania, Africa. They're saving sight, stepping in where needed, embracing quality care, and doing good work.

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Moran's renowned glaucoma specialist, Ike Ahmed, MD, FRCSC, has been honored with the King Charles III Coronation Medal for profound impact in his field. moraneye.link/ahmed-medal

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

“I have found this device helps me identify the ‘why’ and empowers the patient to understand their disease as well as adhere to therapies, making them a partner in their care.” - Barbara Wirostko, MD, on the iCare HOME2 system. moraneye.news/new-glaucoma...

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Our Global Outreach team is on the ground in Tanzania, Africa, bringing critical eye care to those who need it most. In just two days, they've conducted 285 vision screenings for locals with little to no access to care—changing lives one exam at a time.

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

This weekend, at the American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, Ike Ahmed, MD, FRCSC, and Craig Chaya, MD will be honored with awards for their incredible contributions to the field of glaucoma.

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The University of Utah @utah.edu · 28/02/2025

175 Years and Still Climbing 🖥 175.utah.edu 🎥 youtu.be/Gw6swsmoz20

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Researchers at the University of Utah’s John A. Moran Eye Center and the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering have collaborated to create a new robotic surgery device that aims to give surgeons “superhuman” hands. moraneye.news/eye-surgery-...

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Early Study Shows Promise for Eye-Surgery Robot Invented at the University of Utah - The John and Marcia Price College of Engineering at the University of Utah

When even the most highly trained surgeons perform procedures on the retina—one of the smallest, most delicate parts of the […]

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Liliana Werner, MD, PhD, pictured with Randall J Olson, MD (left) and Tom Greene, PhD (right), at her Benning Society lecture. She shared some incredible insights on interocular lens developments and where her research is headed in the future.

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The University of Utah @utah.edu · 12/02/2025

A look at the economic impact of our research: 8,340 jobs created $248m in salaries & wages paid $328m in indirect labor income earned $32m in state & local taxes generated Learn more about the impact of #UofU research: www.research.utah.edu/facts-and-fi...

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moraneyecenter.bsky.social @moraneyecenter.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Our Focus Annual Report highlights everything from pioneering research to life-changing patient care. The Moran Eye Center is committed to advancing ophthalmology and restoring sight—locally and globally. 📖 Read how we’re shaping the future of eye care: moraneye.link/FOCUS2025

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