Pacific Vision Foundation

04/30/2026

🦮 Happy International Guide Dog Day!

Today we celebrate the incredible guide dogs who support independence, confidence, and mobility for people who are blind or have low vision.
In ophthalmology, caring for vision also means recognizing the tools, training, and support that help people live fully with vision loss.

Please remember: when a guide dog is working, don’t pet, feed, call, or distract them.

04/27/2026

This Minority Health Month, we reaffirm a simple truth: healthcare is for everyone. Everyone deserves access to quality care, to be treated with dignity, and to be seen, heard, and supported. We believe healthier communities begin with equity, compassion, and access for all.

04/24/2026

This National Immunization Awareness Week, we’re reminding our community that vaccines don’t just protect general health — they can also protect sight. Vaccine-preventable illnesses such as measles, shingles, and rubella can have serious eye-related complications, including inflammation, cataracts, glaucoma, and even vision loss. Staying up to date on recommended immunizations is one more way to care for lifelong vision health. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about which vaccines are recommended for you and your family.

04/22/2026

A wonderful weekend of connection and learning.

We were proud to see Gaurav K. Shah, M.D., take part in the University of Minnesota’s Spring Renaissance Meeting as the Knobloch Visiting Professor, Retina, and to share time with colleagues at dinner as well.

04/21/2026

A great morning at today’s CPMC Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds 👏

Thank you to visiting professor Daniel F. Martin, M.D., for sharing his expertise, and to J. Michael Jumper, M.D., for facilitating today’s session.

04/17/2026

Scenes from Jampolsky Day 2026. It was a privilege to bring together so many dedicated members of the ophthalmology community for a day of learning, inspiration, and reconnection.

04/17/2026

04/13/2026

A little creativity, a lot of teamwork. The PVF team recently headed out for a team-building event where they built pottery together.

From shaping clay to sharing laughs, it was a wonderful way to connect outside the office and spend time together as a team.

04/10/2026

Got old Barkan Day photos? We’d love to see them. As we get ready for the 40th Annual Barkan Day, we’re collecting photos from years past for a special slideshow and social media celebration. Drop them off with Blanca at PVF or send us a DM for the email address.

04/09/2026

04/08/2026

A great time at the PVSC Open House with members of our team and valued partners coming together to connect, share, and celebrate all that makes PVSC special.

Pictured: Cy Vojak, Alcon Rep; Billy Kwong, Pacific Eye Associates Office Manager; Sara Kwong, PVSC Clinical Operations Manager; Emily Tanita, PVSC Director of Nursing; and Christina Wadsworth, PVSC Administrator.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success.

04/06/2026

Sports and recreation are a big part of life for so many people — and protecting your eyes should be part of the game plan too. This Sports Eye Safety Month, take a moment to think about how you protect your vision while staying active. Then tell us: what’s your favorite sport?