Cleveland Clinic is recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. The Cole Eye Institute is undergoing an exciting transformation, with the Jeffrey and Patricia Cole Pavilion building expansion that will more than double the size of our main campus location. This expansion will add 50 new exam rooms, a new surgical center with 10 operating rooms, a refractive surgery suite with 3 operating rooms, and a leading-edge educational space for our residents and fellows. Our team has grown exponentially, and we are seeing more patients than ever with over 360,000 outpatient visits, 19,500 surgeries, annually. Our patients also have access to over 50 clinical trials. We invite you to learn more about our efforts and commitment innovation, research, and advancing the field of ophthalmology for patients worldwide.
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Check out our overview of ophthalmologist-approved dietary modifications to optimize your eye health, from a recent podcast with Cole surgeons Dr. Phoebe Lin and Dr. Nicole Bajic.
Ophthalmologists and registered dietitians worked to compile a list of 40+ foods that may help boost your eye health! Learn which foods you should add and subtract from your shopping list: https://cle.clinic/3ZQmN6p
Great tips to keep in mind!
#Handwashing is essential, yet many misconceptions persist about how to do it effectively. Proper hygiene helps keep you and those around you healthy. Here are some key points to remember: -Germs like E. coli and Salmonella can linger on your hands after using the restroom. -Only 5% of people wash their hands correctly, despite the risks of spreading bacteria. -Proper handwashing reduces rates of foodborne illnesses, viral infections, and absenteeism from gastrointestinal issues. Take 20 seconds to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. It’s a simple step with a big impact on your health! Learn more about effective handwashing techniques: https://lnkd.in/dRyqgEkv
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Study by Dr. Rishi Singh finds that melatonin may help decrease progression of macular degeneration
Study finds people taking melatonin as a sleep aid were less likely to develop age-related macular degeneration or have progression of the disease. More about the study: https://cle.clinic/4d4xjLQ
Congratulations to Cole’s Dr. Talcott, who was invited by Wills Eye Hospital to participate in their Retina Update and McNamera Lecture.
Congrats to Yoshihiro Yonekawa, Samir Patel, and Arunan Sivalingam for a successful Retina Update and McNamera Lecture at Wills Eye Hospital. I learned so much and it was great to be back in Philly.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the departure of Daniel F. Martin, MD, Chair of Cole Eye Institute, Barbara and A. Malachi Mixon III Institute Chair. Since Dr. Martin’s appointment as Chairman in 2008, he guided the institute through a transformative period of exponential clinical and academic growth that led to Cole Eye consistently ranked as a top ophthalmology department. In 2008, Cole Eye comprised the main campus and 3 satellites. By 2024, Dr. Martin grew this footprint to include over 27 satellites, almost tripling the clinical volume to 400,000 annual visits and over 24,000 surgical cases. And with the generous support of Jeffrey and Patricia Cole, Dr. Martin led a 150,000 square foot expansion project in addition to the renovation of our existing 130,000 square foot building. Dr. Martin has been a champion for research at Cole Eye that has tripled the number of NIH grants 5 to 15 R01/Department of Defense grants, in addition to an NIH P30 core grant, an NIH T32 training grant, a Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) core grant and a Cleveland Eye Bank Foundation core grant. The number of clinical trials performed each year has increased from 15 to over 50. Dr. Martin is also a pioneer in the field of ophthalmology, retinal disease and clinical trials. In his early career, he led efforts to improve treatment of CMV retinitis. This led to the approval of multiple revolutionary therapies, including the ganciclovir implant and oral val-ganciclovir. His advocacy for patients with HIV/AIDS led to increased funding for both research and treatments. He also led the Comparison of AMD Treatment Trial (CATT). His tiresome leadership in the design, implementation and funding of this trial led to billions of dollars in cost saving by Medicare. His advocacy to Congress led to changes at Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to allow for such trials in the future. He has been the chair of the DRCR Retina Network since 2018, an NIH sponsored national retina clinical trials network that includes over 150 centers and has completed 39 clinical trials to date. Beyond clinical excellence and research, his commitment to education led to the expansion of our residency program with 5 residents per year. With the generous support of the Timken family, he also led efforts to create a world class wet lab for our ophthalmology trainees. His support of the education mission led to our ophthalmology residency to be ranked amongst the top 10 programs in the United States. Dr. Martin will be returning to the faculty at the Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Martin has left an indelible mark on ophthalmology and Cole Eye through his groundbreaking contributions and visionary leadership, and his impact will always be warmly remembered. Please join us on congratulating Dr. Martin on his many accomplishments and best wishes for the future!
Check out the latest drone footage of the Cole Eye Institute main campus expansion. Only a few more months until this beautiful building will be complete! We look forward to welcoming our first patients in 2025. https://lnkd.in/g4RbQUTq?
Think you may have a stye? Find out what to do from an eye expert to get rid of it quickly and safely. https://lnkd.in/g77AFv9u
Congratulations to our very own, Dr Elias I. Traboulsi, MD, MEd!
Congratulations to Elias I. Traboulsi, MD, MEd, Professor of Ophthalmology with Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and Vice Chair for Education at the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute, on receiving the Education Mentorship Award at the recent Cleveland Clinic Educators Collaborative Day. Dr. Traboulsi was recognized for his prolific teaching, leadership and support of others so that they may advance in their profession. #meded #mentorship