Heather Chronis

The Eye & Ear Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization established in 1985 to support the departments of ophthalmology and otolaryngology-head & neck surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The non-profit company is based in Pittsburgh. The organization advances research, education, and patient care for diseases and disorders affecting the eye, ear, nose, throat, head, and neck by raising philanthropic funds. It supports research and clinical programs in areas such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, inherited retinal diseases, corneal regeneration, hearing restoration, balance disorders, head and neck cancer, sleep and sinus disorders, and vocal health. Key initiatives include the Louis J. Fox Center for Vision Restoration, a multidisciplinary program focused on ocular regenerative medicine and optic nerve repair; CREATES, a collaborative hub for developing advanced surgical technologies; and community outreach programs that provide hearing, vision, and dental care to underserved populations. The foundation funds research labs, clinical trials, educational events, and patient care improvements, and offers educational resources to engage the community and promote awareness of eye and ear health. The CEO of the American company is Lawton Snyder.