Excellence in Education | Outstanding Patient Care
We educate the next generation of eye care professionals, provide exceptional eye care for our patients, and discover new treatments.
The Department of Ophthalmology offers a state-of-the-art microsurgery training lab for its residents.
Our department’s research strength lies with the strong collaborations between our clinical researchers and basic science researchers.
Our physicians provide care in all six subspecialty areas of ophthalmology for approximately 71,000 patients annually.
Department Head Erik Van Kuijk, MD, PhD
The success of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences is built upon the innovation and drive of every member of our team, from faculty to administrators to technicians. We are driven to provide the best eye care for our patients, discover new treatments, and educate the next generation of eye care professionals.