Giving
Help Shape the Future of Vision
Your support advances patient care, groundbreaking research and the training of tomorrow’s vision specialists.
Giving
Support Patient Care, Advance Research and Train the Next Generation
Every breakthrough in research, every advancement in patient care and every future leader in ophthalmology begins with a commitment to education and innovation. The strength of our program is made possible through the generosity of grateful patients, alumni, corporate partners, families and friends who believe in our mission.
Your gift directly supports the training of residents, helping provide exceptional educational opportunities, hands-on clinical experience and mentorship that shapes the next generation of ophthalmologists. Donations can also advance pioneering research efforts, fueling discoveries that lead to new treatments, improved outcomes and hope for patients facing eye diseases.
Together, your support helps us continue delivering compassionate care, advancing scientific discovery and preparing future leaders in ophthalmology.
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Support Patient Care
Support patient care todayThe Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Science provides leading-edge care for patients and their families. Our multidisciplinary clinics and centers of excellence offer innovative models of healthcare that coordinate and harness the expertise of specialists across UC Davis Health to provide the most comprehensive care across the lifespan. Philanthropy inspires, transforms, energizes and advances the work of our clinicians.
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Advance Research
Advance research todayThe Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Science physicians and scientists undertake bold research initiatives seeking to develop innovative treatments and cures for ophthalmic conditions and diseases. Donations enable our physicians and scientists to continue their search for new cures and innovative treatments.
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Train the Next Generation
Support the next generation ophthalmologistsOphthalmology residents and trainees gain extensive experience providing state-of-the-art care to patients and their families. Your support provides resources for advanced educational experiences, wellness and other emerging opportunities that enhance the residency program.
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How to Give
Learn more about how to giveLearn about different ways you can give to make a difference supporting patient care, advancing research and training the next generation of ophthalmologists.
A chance encounter leads to sight-saving care
On Thanksgiving morning 2024, ophthalmology resident Dr. Neda Dastgheyb happened to be at the closed UC Davis Eye Institute when Maryam Paras arrived seeking emergency help for her father, Abdul Rauf. Rauf was rushed to the ER and treated for phacomorphic glaucoma—a severe condition caused by a swollen cataract. The sight-saving care completely restored Rauf's vision to 20/20, allowing him to return to driving for Uber.
