KNOWLEDGE CENTER

University Children’s Eye Center is proud to share that Dr. Nidhi Rana has established  The Rana Fund , an initiative dedicated to helping pediatric patients who require medically necessary contact lenses. For some children, contact lenses are a critical part of treatment, and not just optional or cosmetic. Conditions such as aphakia, keratoconus, and other complex pediatric eye disorders may require specialized contact lenses to support proper visual development and long-ter

As the Northeast reckons with an Arctic Blast—with frigid temperatures, biting winds, and extra time spent indoors—many parents are noticing new or worsening eye symptoms in their children. Cold air outside and dry, heated air inside can be especially tough on young eyes, which are often more sensitive than those of adults. During weather like this, we commonly see an increase in dry eyes, redness, irritation, and complaints of burning or scratchy sensations. Children may rub

At University Children’s Eye Center, we love celebrating creativity—and our Kick Off to Summer Coloring Contest was the perfect way to do...

A huge congratulations to Dr. Engel and his wife Isabel, who were honored at the Healing the Children Health and Hope Celebration on...

October 2024 marked the 31st Anniversary of University Children’s Eye Center. To celebrate the occasion, the UCEC team set sail aboard...

Congratulations to Lyndsie, our amazing surgical coordinator at UCEC, on her marriage to Mike! The event was beautiful and the happy...

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition that affects many children worldwide at an increasing rate. Myopia typically...

After an absence of more than 4 years, Dr. J. Mark Engel, MD, led a team of 30 volunteers to the Hospital Centro Medico Romana in the...