Meredith W. Morgan Eye Center

03/20/2026

Our clinical services continue to expand with the launch of the Parkinson’s Disease Vision Clinic, a new program dedicated to supporting patients living with Parkinson’s disease.

This multidisciplinary clinic brings together expertise from the Primary Care, Binocular Vision, Dry Eye, and Low Vision clinics with the goal of improving visual outcomes and enhancing quality of life for our patients.

Read More: https://optometry.berkeley.edu/parkinsons-disease-vision-clinic/

03/18/2026

In case you missed it: an article from our school's "See Magazine" has now been published on our website.

The article highlights the extraordinary life and career of Professor Gerald Westheimer, Berkeley’s charismatic centenarian vision scientist.

The story traces Westheimer’s path from fleeing N**i Germany as a teenager to becoming one of the most influential figures in modern vision science.

At 100 years young, Westheimer continues to engage with new technologies, mentor researchers, and contribute to the intellectual life of the Berkeley community.

Read the article: https://optometry.berkeley.edu/a-remarkable-journey/

03/18/2026

We recently welcomed Vice Chancellor for Administration Marc Fisher and Assistant Vice Chancellor / Campus Architect Wendy Hillis to the Emeryville Clinic for a group tour and discussion of the school’s expanding clinical initiatives.

The group toured the clinic with architect Alyosha Verzhbinsky, who explained the design and programmatic flow of the space, while Dr. Chris Wilmer highlighted the clinic’s emphasis on children’s vision, expanded specialty care, and its model of comprehensive family eye care.

We are grateful for the continued engagement and partnership supporting the evolution of our clinical programs!

Read More: https://optometry.berkeley.edu/campus-leaders-visit-emeryville/

03/16/2026

Congratulations to Patient Services Manager Julie Gallardo Rodriquez, who has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award!

Presented by the Chancellor, this award is among the highest honors given to staff at UC Berkeley and recognizes employees who demonstrate excellence in their work and make significant contributions to the campus community.

We are proud to see her contributions recognized at the campus level and celebrate this well-deserved honor!

Read More: https://optometry.berkeley.edu/chancellors-outstanding-staff-award-2/

03/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science during Big Give 2026. Once again, our alumni, faculty, staff, and friends came together in a remarkable show of generosity!

Total Giving: $531,529
Total Donors: 254

On behalf of the entire school, thank you for your continued support and belief in our mission!

Read More: https://optometry.berkeley.edu/big-thanks-2/

03/12/2026

On behalf of the University of California Optometric Student Association and the entire student body, we invite you to support the UC Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry and Vision Science by making a gift today.

This year, UCOSA has pledged a $16,000 gift to the Annual Fund to invest in both our future and the success of generations of optometrists to come. Our gift will be unlocked once the entire Alumni Board makes a gift – so the challenge is on! We hope you’ll join us in making a donation today. Go Bears!

Give at: https://givingday.berkeley.edu/giving-day/108613/set/8222

03/12/2026

Big Give is here: we invite you to support our school with a donation today!

Whether you pledge to the Emeryville Clinic, Annual Fund, or Meredith Morgan Clinic Annual Fund, every gift is critical to our success.

Show your support for our small but mighty school and give today at: https://givingday.berkeley.edu/giving-day/108613/set/8222

Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8QSpschBCKc

Big Give is here: we invite you to support our school with a donation today! Whether you pledge to the Emeryville Clinic, Annual Fund, or Meredith Morgan Cli...

03/11/2026

A Message from Dean Bentley: Big Give is upon us once again here at UC Berkeley!

During my first few weeks at the school last year, I had the chance to see just how incredible our community is during Big Give. The energy, generosity, and shared purpose were truly inspiring, and each year our community shows up to make a meaningful difference for our students, patients, and programs.

This year, our focus is the opening of our Emeryville campus later this spring – a new chapter in the school’s history and an expansion of our commitment to meeting community needs, including pediatric vision care. As the space comes to life, we continue raising support for the Emeryville campaign to ensure it remains a premier center for optometric care and education.

Big Give is a powerful moment for our small-but-mighty community to come together. Your support helps our students thrive and ensures patients receive the care they deserve. I hope you’ll consider joining me in making a gift to the Emeryville Satellite Campus Fund. Go Bears!

Read the full message at: https://optometry.berkeley.edu/message-from-dean-bentley/

03/10/2026

Support Bay Area Vision Research Day (BAVRD) during Big Give!

BAVRD is a one-day research conference organized by first-year graduate students from the Vision Science Graduate Group at UC Berkeley. Your generosity helps foster collaboration and innovation in vision research across the Bay Area.

Big Give 2026 will run from 9 PM PDT on March 11 to 9 PM PDT on March 12, 2026.

Every gift counts! Please donate at the link below: https://givingday.berkeley.edu/giving-day/108613/donate?dept=109604

03/07/2026

We are delighted to congratulate Assistant Clinical Professor Emily Gorski on being named a recipient of the 2026 Silverman Excellence in Community Partnerships Award.

Dr. Gorski was honored at the Lowenfeld-Akeson Early Years Symposium, where she and Dr. Deb Orel-Bixler presented a lecture on Cerebral Visual Impairment. Notably, nominations for the award are submitted by family members of children with vision impairment, underscoring the meaningful impact of the recipient’s care and community engagement.

We are proud to celebrate this achievement and grateful for the compassion and leadership she brings to our community!

Read More: https://optometry.berkeley.edu/dr-gorski-wins-silverman-award/

03/05/2026

Big Give 2026 is on March 12th — just one week away! This year, we’re excited to introduce Apple Pay to our campaign. Watch as third-year OD student and UCOSA President Monica Thu Do shares a quick look at how it works. Go Bears!

Big Give 2026 is on March 12th – just one week away! This year, we are excited to introduce Apple Pay to our crowdfunding campaign! Check out third year OD s...

03/05/2026

Early registration is closing at 11:59PM PST on March 8th for Morgan-Sarver 2026!

The 41st Annual Morgan-Sarver Symposium is taking place April 10–12, 2026. This COPE-accredited program offers up to 10 hours of CE and includes Glaucoma Roundtable Discussion Panel — now two hours by popular demand — with the opportunity to earn up to 4 Glaucoma CE hours. COPE-accreditation TBA.

Learn more about the speakers, topics, and register at: https://optometry.berkeley.edu/continuing-education/morgan-symposium/