The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute is
Celebrating 60 years of Vision Research & Innovation
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Following the success of the Functional Vision and Accessibility (FVA) Conference SKERI looks to a future of multi-disciplinary approaches to optimize functional vision and accessibility research
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Our Mission
Our mission is to create a unique environment for research on human vision to increase the understanding of normal vision in support of vision disorders, clinical research to develop new diagnostic procedures and treatments for visual and other sensory disorders, and engineering research to produce better techniques for aid and rehabilitation of the blind and partially sighted.
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Smith-Kettlewell's research depends on the participation of patients and healthy volunteers of all ages.
SKERI's Functional Vision and Accessibility Conference Addresses Cutting-Edge Research and Innovation
As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute successfully hosted the Functional…
San Francisco Mayor Proclaims August 3rd, 2023 Smith Kettlewell's Day
The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute is proud to announce that August 3rd, 2023, has been officially proclaimed Smith…
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Latest News
August Colenbrander Recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award
At its recent conference (held once every 3 years) in Denver CO, the International Society for Low Vision Rehabilitation Research (ISLRR) recognized Smith-Kettlewell's August Colenbrander, M.D. with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
SKERI Welcomes Claire Lilienthal Alternative School Students
On April 13th, 7th grade students from Claire Lilienthal Alternative School visited the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute (SKERI) in San Francisco. Audrey Wong-Kee-You, Research Coordinator at SKERI, welcomed the students and teachers and introduced them to the institute’s mission of creating a unique environment for the study of vision science and the development of assistive technology to support people who are blind and visually impaired.
Dr. Don Fletcher Honored for Excellence at Envision
Suzanne McKee Reflects on Her Career
Upcoming Events

Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) @SKI Discussion Group for Parents and Children with Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)
The CVI@SKI Discussion Group will hold its next meeting on Monday, August 21st at 12:00 p.m. PST. Click here to check time in your time zone.
The meeting is a place where families, educators, researchers, and clinicians can meet in a virtual environment to connect and learn from one another.
The agenda is as follows:
Time | Topic | Facilitator |
10 minutes | Welcome to Participants Purpose of the CVI @ SKI Group… |