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UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute From basic eye exams to the most advanced diagnostic tests and sophisticated surgery, the physicians and Darlene V. Shiley Eye Institute.

Welcome to the UC San Diego Department of Ophthalmology at the Donald P. The Shiley Eye Institute is the only academic institution in the San Diego area with comprehensive programs for the clinical care of patients with eye disorders, cutting edge research on surgical techniques and treatments of eye diseases, education in the field of ophthalmology and innovative outreach to the community. The Shiley Eye Institute is a full service facility that offers basic eye exams from experienced optometrists, the ability to purchase contact lenses and glasses on site, the most advanced diagnostic testing equipment, a sophisticated out patient surgery center, world renowned faculty ophthalmologists and well trained staff - all at one convenient location. The 91,000 square foot Shiley Eye Institute complex consists of the main Shiley facility with the new wing, the Anne F. and Abraham Ratner Children’s Eye Center, the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Retina Center and the Hamilton Glaucoma Center. The Department of Ophthalmology also serves the UCSD Hillcrest Medical Center, the Veterans Hospital on the UCSD campus and the traveling EyeMobile for Children.

The STRIVE Summer Internship Program at SEI is accepting applications from future ophthalmologists for the 2027 internsh...
10/02/2026

The STRIVE Summer Internship Program at SEI is accepting applications from future ophthalmologists for the 2027 internship program. To learn more & apply visit: https://shileyeye.ucsd.edu/research/strive

Photo Description: Image 1: Standing in a row left to right, Catherine Y. Liu, MD, PhD, Emily Kang, and Don O. Kikkawa, MD.
Image 2: Duncan Sinclair standing behind lectern delivering presentation.

Today in recognition of National Women’s Health & Fitness Day, take time to learn about how visual impairment & blindnes...
09/30/2026

Today in recognition of National Women’s Health & Fitness Day, take time to learn about how visual impairment & blindness can uniquely impact women, along with tips for women to keep their eyes healthy here:https://www.nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/health-pdfs/NEI101261-04-001HVM2017Infographic-r8.pdf

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This September, in observance of Guide Dog Awareness Month, take some time to learn about guide dog etiquette from the S...
09/29/2026

This September, in observance of Guide Dog Awareness Month, take some time to learn about guide dog etiquette from the San Diego Center for the Blind here: https://www.sdcb.org/guide-dog-etiquette-pt-1/

Photo Description: Man sitting on park bench with white cane in one hand and guide dog on leash on the other side of him.

September is Sports Eye Safety month, designated by Prevent Blindness. This year, they are highlighting eye injuries & p...
09/28/2026

September is Sports Eye Safety month, designated by Prevent Blindness. This year, they are highlighting eye injuries & preventive action for the sport of pickleball. To learn more visit: https://preventblindness.org/2026-sports-eye-safety-month/

Photo Description: A person holding a pickleball on a paddle.

SEI is celebrating World Retina Day by recognizing our globally renowned retina physicians & scientists! To learn more a...
09/27/2026

SEI is celebrating World Retina Day by recognizing our globally renowned retina physicians & scientists! To learn more about the Retina Division at SEI visit: https://shileyeye.ucsd.edu/specialties/retina-vitreous

Photo Description: Nine headshots with the names of who is in them bellow each headshot. Headshots left to right: Shyamanga Borooah, PhD, MBBS, FRCP(Edin) FRCSEd, FRCOphth, Henry A. Ferreyra, MD, William R. Freeman, MD, Michael H. Goldbaum, MD, Jacob S. Heng, MD, PhD, Nathan L. Scott, MD, MPP, Doran B. Spencer, MD, PhD, and Christopher B. Toomey, MD, PhD.


As we step into fall, we are reflecting on the inspiring experiences & collaborations from this past summer. A particula...
09/24/2026

As we step into fall, we are reflecting on the inspiring experiences & collaborations from this past summer. A particular highlight was the visit to the San Diego Braille Institute Center by our incoming residents during their SEI welcome bootcamp sessions. Residents had the opportunity to learn about resources available at the Braille Institute.

Photo Description: Image 1: Three medical residents standing in front of computer, behind the computer is Melissa Caruso from Braille Institute delivering a presentation.

Image 2: Four medical residents sitting in a row in an office setting during a presentation at the Braille Institute.

It is Fall Prevention Awareness Week, designated by the National Council on Aging. Getting an eye exam is one of the man...
09/23/2026

It is Fall Prevention Awareness Week, designated by the National Council on Aging. Getting an eye exam is one of the many precautionary actions you can take to prevent falls. For more fall prevention tips visit: https://health.ucsd.edu/care/emergency-trauma/trauma/injury-prevention/ -prevention

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SEI celebrates Postdoc Appreciation Week and recognizes the accomplished & dedicated postdoctoral trainees whose work ad...
09/22/2026

SEI celebrates Postdoc Appreciation Week and recognizes the accomplished & dedicated postdoctoral trainees whose work advances sight saving research every day! Find out more about the fellowship offered at SEI here: https://shileyeye.ucsd.edu/physicians/fellowships/overview

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Today is World Alzheimer’s Day. Did you know that the eyes & Alzheimer’s disease is connected? The retina and optic nerv...
09/21/2026

Today is World Alzheimer’s Day. Did you know that the eyes & Alzheimer’s disease is connected? The retina and optic nerve in the eye are direct pathways to the brain. Alzheimer’s can alter how the brain interprets visual input.

Learn more at AAO https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/alzheimers-disease-dementia-eye

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Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur to those in the Jewish community.Photo Description: Shofar and torah with text that read...
09/20/2026

Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur to those in the Jewish community.

Photo Description: Shofar and torah with text that reads “YOM KIPPUR” above.

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Monday 7:15am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:15am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:15am - 5pm
Thursday 7:15am - 5pm
Friday 7:15am - 5pm
Saturday 7:45pm - 2pm

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+18585346290

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