Prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses are the most common treatment for myopia.
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James “Jim” Weber ’70, MST ’75 died Dec. 16, 2018, at age 75, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Emily Barry ’17, MAT ’18 was featured in Tualatin Life, a community newspaper in Tualatin, Ore., as the city's own "Homegrown Hero."
Michael Kimber ’94, Daniel Carstens ’95 and Christopher Perk ’97 were inducted into the Alaska Wrestling Hall of Fame on Dec. 15, 2018, following the Alaska State Wrestling Tournament.
Cory Manley ’85, OD ’89 retired last December after working with Pasco (Wash.) Vision Clinic for nearly three decades.
People are diagnosed with myopia every day. But the implications of that diagnosis may vary widely. In most cases, the condition is easily treated, as with a pair of prescription eyeglasses. But other cases, if allowed to progress, may be more alarming.
The human eye is a marvel of precision biology. And like any finely tuned device, or organ, it can get out of tune. When the eyeball works perfectly, light enters through the pupil and cornea and is focused on the back wall of the eyeball, known as the retina. The retina, sensitive to light, conveys the image to the brain for processing.
From receiving awards and recognitions to new publications and receiving grants, there seems to be no limit to what PT faculty can achieve!
Danika Gilbert ’94 organized and lead a 15-day expedition to summit Machhermo Peak in Nepal.
Physical Therapy alumni sure have been busy! It's always so thrilling to hear about fellow alumni who have achieved something great, reached a major milestone, made an exciting life change, or is doing well in a current position in life.