Big Isle Lions offer free eye checks

Septmber 1,2010

Clubs around island host 2-week tour by Project Vision Hawaii Bus starting Friday.

The BIG BUS on the BIG ISLAND!" That's the rallying roar of the Lions Clubs of the Big Island, as they host the Project Vision Hawaii Bus on a two-week tour of Hawaii County starting Friday.

The Lions Clubs on the Big Island -- Akaka Falls, Hamakua, Hilo, Hilo Crescent City, Kohala, Kona, Puna, Waiakea, Waikoloa and Waimea -- are shipping over the Oahu-based outreach unit for free eye screenings Sept. 3-14.

Hundreds of Lions from around the island will be helping as the mobile vision screening bus is open for business at the following locations and times: READ MORE >

 

Retina Institute of Hawaii Published its First Annual Industry Journal.

July 19,2010

Retina Institute of Hawaii (RIH) recently received the Hawaii Governor’s Innovation Award from Governor Linda Lingle for being one of the nation’s leading retina treatment practices. The Institute is currently participating in 13 clinical trials, including the NeoVista Epi-Rad Radiotherapy System, which delivers a targeted burst of radiation to the retina, used to treat Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. The trials have been a great success and patients in the trial have seen their vision improve. READ MORE

 

Business Leaders On The Move In Hawaii

John Kojima has joined the ophthamology practice as chief financial officer. He also will be involved in the development of the Oahu and neighbor Island offices.

 

 

 

Retina Institute of Hawaii Offers Tips For Healthy Vision Awareness Month

April 28,2010

Just in time for Healthy Vision Awareness Month in May, the Retina Institute of Hawaii offers the following tips to ensure one’s eyesight: READ MORE

 

Retina Institute Of Hawaii Raises $1,400 and Conducts Over 50 Free Retinal Screenings For Step Out: Walk To Fight Diabetes

March 24, 2010

As part of its ongoing commitment to raise awareness of diabetic eye diseases, Retina Institute of Hawaii participated in this year’s Step Out: Walk for Diabetes.  The Oahu-based ophthalmology practice raised $1,400 for the walk and performed over 50 free retina screenings through its Project Vision mobile screening unit. A single screening takes about 10 minutes and can detect the early signs of diabetes along with other vision-impairing conditions. READ MORE

 

Hawaii BBB Names Torch Awards Finalists

March 19, 2010

The Better Business Bureau of Hawaii has selected the finalists for its 2010 BBB Torch Awards, recognizing businesses and public charities that demonstrate a commitment to high standards for trust and accountability.

The finalists are:

• Medium-business category (50 – 99 employees): Island Naturals Market, Lex Brodie’s Tire Company, Mastercare and Retina Institute of Hawaii. READ MORE

 

Eye-Catching Van Performs Simple Exams

January 31, 2010

"The goal of Project Vision is to provide a free screening service for eye diseases in under-served communities," said Dr. Gene Ng with the Retina Institute of Hawaii.

When the nonprofit eye center rolls in, the screening starts for anyone who wants to get to see how healthy their eyes are.

Inside the vision van, doctors get a good look inside the eye. READ MORE

 

Business Leaders On The Move In Hawaii

January 20, 2010

Karl Waite, M.D. has joined the Retina Institute of Hawaii after completing his ophthalmology training in New York. Waite began his surgical career with the Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Miami, and continued his ophthalmology training with Nassau University Medical Center. Most recently, he served as chief resident at the Nassau University Medical Center

 

Juliana Elizabeth Boneta has been hired as director of clinical research for the Retina Institute of Hawaii. Boneta received her doctorate of optometry from the State University of New York College of Optometry. With an affinity for clinical research.

 

 

 

Business Leaders On The Move In Hawaii

January 13, 2010

Dr. Gene Ng has joined Retina Institute of Hawaii’s team of ophthalmologists and surgeons. He has a strong background and interest in the development of new drugs and was a member of the management team of Eyetech, where he contributed to the development and launch of Macugen, the first anti-VEGF treatment for wet macular degeneration.

Hawaii Announces Governor’s Innovation Award Recipients

December 2, 2009

Governor Linda Lingle today recognized three recipients of the Governor’s Innovation Awards for their role in helping Hawai‘i create an innovation-based economy and a stronger future for the state.

The winners have developed innovative solutions to challenges, invented and implemented new technologies with worldwide applications, and contributed to the long-term economic well-being of the state.

“This month’s Innovation Award Winners have demonstrated that developing innovative solutions to improve our community is important in every sector of our society,” said Governor Lingle.  “One recipient is leading the way in using science and technology to develop innovative retina treatments.

Another is employing innovative ideas and partnerships to ensure that our youth do not miss out on athletic opportunities due to the current economic and fiscal challenges.  Our third recipient is a government agency that has a proven record of developing innovative programs to help prepare those who made mistakes in the past to lead productive lives in our community.”

The recipients of the Governor’s Innovation Award for November 2009 are: READ MORE