EyeVan

The mobile eyeVan was created to assist the Eyes on Wheels team in providing free community vision clinics.

The van equipped with medical technology to provide eye exams, screenings, and treatments for people in underserved communities.

06/01/2026

Another successful Community Vision Day at the UPMC Vision Institute!

This past weekend, the Department of Ophthalmology welcomed community members for a day dedicated to expanding access to essential vision care. Through screenings, education, and personalized support, volunteers helped connect individuals with resources that can make a meaningful difference in their eye health and quality of life.

Thank you to the physicians, trainees, staff, and volunteers whose dedication made this event possible.

05/18/2026

We had such a wonderful day at Montessori Academy! 🎉

Our CORAP outreach team, led by Dr. Anna Gushchin, hosted an educational workshop for students ranging from preschool to 5th grade, covering everything from the anatomy of the eye to how our brains process what we see — and why some of us need glasses.

Students got hands-on with real tools: they used an Electromagnetic Reader to measure light sources in the room, observed how light changes pupil size, and explored the role that nutrition and outdoor time play in healthy eye development. Older students had the amazing opportunity to look inside their own eyes using our iCare DRS+ retina camera, identifying structures like veins, arteries, and the optic nerve.

Every student received a basic eye screening, and parents of any students who needed follow-up received a referral to ensure they get the care they need.

Bringing eye health education directly into classrooms is one of the most meaningful things we do — because healthy vision starts early. 💙

05/11/2026

Come spend the day with us as we provide vision care to the community!

📆May 30, 2026
⏰ 8 am to 5pm

Link to sign up in our bio or DM us!

04/23/2026

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, we partnered with Health Athletes and Opening Eyes to provide vision screenings at Carnegie Mellon University’s Special Olympics. Led by Clinical Director Dr.Jessica Glass, CORAP coordinated volunteer recruitment and managed equipment logistics to make this event possible.

We’re so grateful for our incredible volunteers—from undergraduate students to medical students to UPMC employees—who showed up to support these athletes and make a real impact 👁️✨

Keep a look out for more opportunities to volunteer with us!

04/13/2026

Volunteers needed for Special Olympics on April 18th! 💙

The Opening Eyes® program provides non-dilated vision screenings, refractions, and prescription eyewear for Special Olympics athletes—help make a real impact!

📍 Carnegie Mellon University – Cohon University Center 📅 April 18, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

How to sign up: • Create a volunteer account @ https://portals.specialolympics.org/ • Go to the Online Portal • Click “Sign up for an Event” • Select “2026 Western Spring Sectional” • Enter keyword: HA 2026 • Choose your discipline & sign up • Check your email to confirm registration

We’re looking for: Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, Opticians, Technicians, Students, Residents, Lab Techs, and Lions Club members

Come be part of something meaningful and help support these incredible athletes!🏅

04/08/2026

Be part of something bigger - volunteer with the Special Olympics! 👁️💙

This opportunity supports athletes through vision care that can make a real difference on and off the field. Your skills can help promote inclusion, confidence, and lifelong wellness.

Use the link to register: https://www.specialolympics.org/programs/united-states/pennsylvania

03/31/2026

Healthcare Volunteers Needed! 👁️

Be part of something meaningful with Special Olympics Pennsylvania! They’re looking for eye care professionals—including optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians, and more—to help support athletes and make a real impact.

📍 Cohon University Center at Carnegie Mellon University
📅 April 18, 2026

Your expertise can help change lives—one athlete at a time. 💙

🔗 Use the link to learn more and sign up!

02/23/2026

👁️ Community Vision Day is back!

This past weekend, the University of Pittsburgh Department of Ophthalmology came together for another successful Community Vision Day, providing free eye exams and essential healthcare services to both insured and uninsured community members.

A special highlight of the event was the distribution of hygiene kits made possible through the combined contributions of the Department of Ophthalmology and the Brother's Brother Foundation With generous support from both organizations—and hands-on participation from department members—each kit was thoughtfully assembled to include essential items that promote the health, dignity, and well-being of our community.

We’re inspired by the dedication, teamwork, and compassion of everyone involved—reminding us all of the power of coming together to make a meaningful difference. Thank you to all who contributed to this impactful day!

02/04/2026

The EyeVan is more than a vehicle—it’s access, prevention, and care on wheels. 👁️🚐 By bringing eye exams and screenings directly into neighborhoods, the EyeVan helps catch vision issues early and removes barriers to care. Following the EyeVan means supporting healthier communities, clearer futures, and vision care where it’s needed most. 💙

12/29/2025

Did you know...
That the first online textbook about the retina, webvision, is now at Pitt?
It is an internationally recognized source of retinal information.

Check it out at www.webvision.pitt.edu

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15219

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http://www.eyeandear.org/eyes-on-wheels/

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