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A CAMPAIGN TO EXPAND EYE CARE IN NEVADA IS UNDERWAY

A CAMPAIGN TO EXPAND EYE CARE IN NEVADA IS UNDERWAY A CAMPAIGN TO EXPAND EYE CARE IN NEVADA IS UNDERWAY A CAMPAIGN TO EXPAND EYE CARE IN NEVADA IS UNDERWAY
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Nevada Vision Foundation

Supporting Eye Care in Nevada

Nevada Vision Foundation is a 501(c) non-profit organization dedicated to coordinating public and private funding support for the Eye Institute of Nevada. The institute will house the Department of Ophthalmology of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, providing essential eye care services and research to the local community.

Here Are the Facts

Nevada has excellent ophthalmologists providing great care for their patients.  There are just not enough of ophthalmologists for the State's population size.  


Nevada ranks 46th in the U.S. for the number of ophthalmologists per capita.

In 2022, Nevada was ranked the third-fastest-growing state in the country.

 Nevada has less than 40% of the ophthalmologists needed for its population. 

The majority of over 290,000 rural residents live well over an hour’s drive from the nearest ophthalmologist.

Nevada is the most populous state in the US without an ophthalmology residency program. 

Las Vegas is the second-largest metropolitan area in the country without an ophthalmology residency program.

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NEVADA’S URGENT NEED FOR EYE CARE

NEVADA’S URGENT NEED FOR EYE CARE

NEVADA’S URGENT NEED FOR EYE CARE

  

The challenges facing the State:

- A prolonged shortage of physicians

- Explosive population growth in particular with older adults

- A Hispanic population with a higher-than-average incidence of eye disease

- Access to high-quality eye care for the over 290,000 rural residents 

These populations increasingly need advanced eye care to treat 

  

The challenges facing the State:

- A prolonged shortage of physicians

- Explosive population growth in particular with older adults

- A Hispanic population with a higher-than-average incidence of eye disease

- Access to high-quality eye care for the over 290,000 rural residents 

These populations increasingly need advanced eye care to treat eye diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma. These diseases are expected to double in prevalence by 2050. 

Our Mission

NEVADA’S URGENT NEED FOR EYE CARE

NEVADA’S URGENT NEED FOR EYE CARE

 The Nevada Vision Foundation is dedicated to serving Nevada and the global community through excellence and leadership in eye care, education, and vision research. 

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Our Vision

NEVADA’S URGENT NEED FOR EYE CARE

Our Vision

  The Nevada Vision Foundation will develop a world-class academic eye institute recognized for medical, technical, and scientific leadership in eye care, attracting dedicated, passionate healthcare professionals and researchers to deliver the best patient outcomes. 

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Our Foundation, Institute and Initial Campaign

Our Answer:

  • Create a world-class, state-of-the-art vision center in Las Vegas, to be known as theEYE INSTITUTE of NEVADA (EINV).
  • Create ACGME accredited ophthalmology residency program in partnership with UNLV Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. 
  • Establish a Department of Ophthalmology at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. 

Nevada Vision Foundation's Vision is To Develop a World-Class Academic Eye Institute

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    OUR FOUR PILLARS

    Clinical Care

    Clinical Care

    Clinical Care

    EINV will expand specialty eye care in Las Vegas

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    Education

    Clinical Care

    Clinical Care

    EINV will be training ophthalmology residents and fellows.

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    Research

    Community Engagement

    Community Engagement

    EINV will be a leaders in eye care research in Las Vegas and Worldwide

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    Community Engagement

    Community Engagement

    Community Engagement

    EINV will be serving Nevadans in need in partnership with organizations throughout the State

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    An Innovative Digital Foundation

    EINV Will Be Built on a Digital Foundation

     The Eye Institute of Nevada (EINV) is distinguished by its commitment to creating a comprehensive digital infrastructure that supports its core pillars: clinical practice, education, research, and community outreach. 

    Comceptualizing academic eye care in Las Vegas

    Goal: An Expansion of Vision Care Excellence in Nevada

    We Aim to Meet Nevada's Vision Care Needs

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    To this end:

     The Nevada Vision Foundation is embarking on the eNVision Campaign to raise $200M to build and start the programs to create the Eye Institute of Nevada, a world-class, ultramodern vision center in Las Vegas. Funded as a public-private partnership, NVF is bringing together a cross-section of  stakeholders. 

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Please reach us at admin@eyeinstitutenv.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

        

      A: The Nevada Vision Foundation is an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is working towards the establishment and construction of the Eye Institute of Nevada (EINV) a world-class, state-of-the-art, full-service academic eye institute in Southern Nevada. The Eye Institute will make Southern Nevada a center of eye-care excellence.



       A: The Nevada Vision Foundation is dedicated to creating an academic eye institute serving Nevada and the global community through excellence and leadership in eye care, education, and vision research. 


       

      A: The Nevada Vision Foundation will develop a world-class academic eye institute recognized for medical, technical, and scientific leadership in the field of eye care and will attract dedicated, passionate health care professionals and researchers to deliver the best outcomes for patients.  


       

      A: The Nevada Vision Foundation was established in 2022 by Las Vegas-area ophthalmologists Drs. Lloyd Hildebrand and Helga Pizio to meet the growing need for eye care in Southern Nevada.  


       

       A: Nevada has long experienced a shortage of eye care physicians across the state, and for many Nevadans, the best medical care has required a trip to other metropolitan areas. A 2023 National Institutes of Health study found that Nevada has among the lowest per capita number of available doctors, surgeons, and medical specialists in the country. Currently, the state has only 40% of the ophthalmologists needed to meet its eye-care needs and that gap widens each year. The Nevada Vision Foundation, through its flagship Eye Institute of Nevada, will help to address both needs by providing world-class eye care to provide eye care to the people of Nevada, while also establishing an accredited ophthalmology residency training program in affiliation with the Department of Ophthalmology at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. 


        

       A: An academic eye institute combines clinical practice with ophthalmic research and training for new ophthalmologists. This ensures that patients and doctors benefit from robust training and the latest in research breakthroughs for the treatment of eye diseases. 



       A: The Eye Institute of Nevada will focus research activities around the key areas of digital medicine, health services research, clinical trials, and basic sciences, placing it at the forefront of the next generation of digital vision research. The research will focus on the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the eye, with an emphasis on telemedicine and data analytics, generating large clinical data sets for use in machine learning and creating artificial-intelligence solutions for eye care.  


         

      A: The Eye Institute of Nevada is embarking on the $200 million eNVision capital campaign to fund the purchase of land and construction of a 120,000 square-foot state-of-the-art eye institute in Las Vegas. The capital campaign will also fund the four programmatic pillars of the academic eye institute:world-class clinical services, high-quality academic training, cutting-edge research, and intentional community engagement.


         

       A: Several sites are currently under consideration within the Las Vegas Medical District for our future eye institute facility.  EINV will soon begin clinical care of patients at 9011 W Sahara Ave., Suite 150, Las Vegas, NV 89117.   You can contact us at (702) 992-3333 or admin@eyeinstitutenv.com


         

        A: Yes, the Nevada Vision Foundation will establish this project as a public-private partnership. While some funding will come from public entities in Nevada, including the Nevada state legislature, UNLV, and the Veterans Administration Health System, the majority of funding will come from individual donors, corporations, and philanthropic foundations. This public-private partnership model has been successful elsewhere in the United States, resulting in some of the finest eye institutes in the world. 


         

        A: Yes! As an IRS-registered 501(c)(3), all gifts to the Nevada Vision Foundation are tax-deductible.  Eye Institue of Nevada also has received 501(c)(3) designation.


         

         A: The Nevada Vision Foundation will create the Eye Institute of Nevada - a world-class academic eye institute, bringing cutting-edge care to people across the state of Nevada. Through its four pillars of clinical service, academic training, innovative research, and community engagement, the Institute will transform eye care for Nevadans in southern Nevada. A state-of-the-art telemedicine practice and partnerships with community health organizations across the state will also ensure that clinical services are available to rural Nevadans. 


         

       A: Most patients will pay for their care through insurance and/or Medicare/Medicaid; however, there will be pro bono treatment available to those in need of care who would be otherwise unable to afford it as well as sliding-scale income-based repayment plans for those without health insurance. 


       

      A: Yes! The Nevada Vision Foundation, through its flagship Eye Institute of Nevada, will help establish a Department of Ophthalmology at the UNLV School of Medicine. The Department of Ophthalmology and the Eye Institute of Nevada will work together to attract leading faculty from across the country through endowed research chairs and second-to-none research opportunities and facilities. The department will also establish a robust ophthalmology residency program that will provide excellent ophthalmology training to UNLV medical school students, while also attracting the best ophthalmology residents and fellowship candidates from across the United States through its cutting-edge vision research program.


        

       A: Yes! The Department of Ophthalmology will be focused on the full range of vision care and encourage collaboration and consultation between ophthalmologists and optometrists. To do this, the department will offer optometrists subspecialty residencies alongside ophthalmologists, establishing a supportive educational and working relationship between optometrists and ophthalmologists to ensure optimal outcomes for patient care. 


       

      A: Each gift to the Nevada Vision Foundation makes an impact, helping to establish and construct the Eye Institute of Nevada, purchase needed equipment, recruit the best and brightest faculty, and bring world-class eye care to the people of Nevada. Gifts to the Nevada Vision Foundation ultimately help more Nevadans maintain and restore their sight. 


        

      A: Nevada Vision Foundation and Eye Institute of Nevada appreciate each contribution commitment we receive.  You can contribute to Nevada Vision Foundation by sending your donation to:

      Nevada Vision Foundation

      9011 W Sahara Ave.

      Suite 150

      Las Vegas, NV 89117

      or call Nevada Vision Foundation at (702) 992-3333. 



      A: The Nevada Vision Foundation appreciates any help and volunteer time someone is willing to provide us supporting our efforts to get Eye Institute of Nevada underway and then in its continued operations.  Currently, Nevada Vision Foundation can use help in the following activities:

      · Fundraising event leadership

      · Community support and education program planning

      · Organizing the start-up of the Eye Institute of Nevada volunteer program

      If interested in providing help, please contact the Nevada Vision Foundation at (702) 992-3333.   


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