This 2018 leadership announcement is an ideal early anchor for a West Virginia ophthalmology archive. WVU named Thomas Mauger to lead the Eye Institute and chair the Department of Ophthalmology, while also bringing Carol Laxson to the faculty as director of diabetic retinopathy screening and prevention. The story signaled a broader push to expand access, strengthen subspecialty care, and build innovation around major state needs such as diabetes-related vision loss. For historical context, it helps mark the start of a period of visible growth in West Virginia eye care and sets up many of the research, outreach, and infrastructure stories that followed in later years.

March is National Workplace Eye Wellness Month. Following some simple steps and advice can help keep your eyes healthy and safe.

Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss worldwide. It affects more than 3 million people in the United States—nearly half of whom are unaware they have the disease. During Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, The West Virginia Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology

WVAEPS and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urge making eye health part of a daily work wellness routine

On-the-job safety goes well beyond avoiding slips, falls, and heavy lifting. Caring for your eyes should be a high priority and part of an overall workplace wellness routine. This is important because each day, about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment.

With the holiday shopping season now in full swing, West Virginia Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in reminding the public of certain safety guidelines when choosing the perfect gifts for little ones in their lives. A number of recent studies have shown that some popular toy types are commonly associated with childhood eye injuries. These include air guns and other toys that shoot projectiles, high-powered lasers, and sports equipment.

The International Association of HealthCare Professionals is pleased to welcome VK Raju, MD, FRCS, FACS, Ophthalmologist, to their prestigious organization with his upcoming publication in The Leading Physicians of the World. He is a highly trained and qualified ophthalmologist with a vast expertise in all facets of his work, especially Cataract Surgery, Lasik Surgery, and Corneal Transplant.