Science On Tap 5/27 In NE Portland: How Vision Is Rebuilt (Photo)
- 05/11/26
Date: Wed, August 25th, 2026
Time: 7 pm
Location: Alberta Rose Theatre
Tickets: $15-$45
Event Website: Scienceontaporwa.org/events/when-the-window-breaks-how-vision-is-rebuilt/
Whether you have a corneal disease, know someone with vision problems, or are simply curious about how modern medicine can bring sight back, join us to learn about:
- How the cornea works
- What cause it to become cloudy or scarred
- How treatments work
- How donated tissue can restore sight
Gain a deeper understanding of how damage to this tiny, transparent tissue is among the top causes of global blindness and how advances in eye care are helping people see the world clearly again.
Afshan Nanji, MD, MPH is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Casey Eye Institute at OHSU.
Science on Tap is a science lecture series where you can sit back, drink a pint, and enjoy learning. Listen to experts talk about the science in your neighborhood and around the world. You don't have to be a science geek to have fun--all you need is a thirst for knowledge! For more information on this event or about Science on Tap, visit Science on Tap OR WA.
Science On Tap 5/27 In NE Portland: How Vision Is Rebuilt (Photo)
- 05/11/26
Date: Wed, August 25th, 2026
Time: 7 pm
Location: Alberta Rose Theatre
Tickets: $15-$45
Event Website: Scienceontaporwa.org/events/when-the-window-breaks-how-vision-is-rebuilt/
Whether you have a corneal disease, know someone with vision problems, or are simply curious about how modern medicine can bring sight back, join us to learn about:
- How the cornea works
- What cause it to become cloudy or scarred
- How treatments work
- How donated tissue can restore sight
Gain a deeper understanding of how damage to this tiny, transparent tissue is among the top causes of global blindness and how advances in eye care are helping people see the world clearly again.
Afshan Nanji, MD, MPH is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Casey Eye Institute at OHSU.
Science on Tap is a science lecture series where you can sit back, drink a pint, and enjoy learning. Listen to experts talk about the science in your neighborhood and around the world. You don't have to be a science geek to have fun--all you need is a thirst for knowledge! For more information on this event or about Science on Tap, visit Science on Tap OR WA.