URMC / Flaum Eye Institute / About Us / FEI News Blog FEI News Blog New Surgical Training Suite Coming to Flaum The Flaum Eye Institute is committed to training the next generation of eye care providers. New renovations will ensure that future residents will have access to state-of-the-art training facilities. Keeping Your Eyes Safe During the Eclipse The solar eclipse is fun and exciting opportunity. These rare events don't come along very often. However, it is important to keep your eyes safe during the eclipse. Chung Professorship established honoring beloved Eye Institute clinician-scientist Professorship to be established at Flaum, in honor of beloved ophthalmologist who suddenly passed away. Flaum Researchers Ranked #14 in the Nation for NIH Funding In the latest Blue Ridge Rankings for NIH funding, the Flaum Eye Institute has again moved up the rankings. Funding for research at Flaum from the NIH, has increased by 77% since 2020. Flaum focuses on building new infrastructure for regional eye care One of the missions of the Flaum Eye Institute is to improve access to eye care for the entire Rochester and Finger Lakes community. Under the leadership of chair David DiLoreto, MD, PhD, Flaum has put this mission into action. 12345