UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute

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 Sh

iley 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.

Congratulations to SEI supervisor’s Juan Arias, MBA, & Riley Thomas, MBA for receiving their UC San Diego Extended studi...
08/29/2026

Congratulations to SEI supervisor’s Juan Arias, MBA, & Riley Thomas, MBA for receiving their UC San Diego Extended studies Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certificates. We celebrate their commitment to continuous improvement & professional development!

Photo Description: Left to right: Riley Thomas, MBA and Juan Arias, MBA, standing outside holding certificates in frames.

Earlier this month, SEI faculty Jolene Rudell, MD, PhD & Linda M. Zangwill, PhD hosted the annual Shiley Summer Student ...
08/28/2026

Earlier this month, SEI faculty Jolene Rudell, MD, PhD & Linda M. Zangwill, PhD hosted the annual Shiley Summer Student Research Symposium. students & participants in our National Eye Institute–funded T35 Short-Term Research in Vision and Eye Health (STRIVE) Program showcased their summer research projects done under the mentorship of SEI faculty.

Find out more about the STRIVE program here: https://shileyeye.ucsd.edu/research/strive

Photo Description: Text at the top that reads “2026 Shiley Summer Student Research Symposium.” Below the text are six people standing outside in a line. Left to right: Katie Huynh, Emily Kang, Linda M. Zangwill, PhD, Jolene Rudell, MD, PhD, Arleth Lozada and Duncan Sinclair.

The Viterbi Family Vision Research Center at the Shiley Eye Institute has been nominated for a San Diego Orchid Award! T...
08/26/2026

The Viterbi Family Vision Research Center at the Shiley Eye Institute has been nominated for a San Diego Orchid Award! This award recognizes outstanding architectural design in the San Diego region. To show your support for the Viterbi Family Vision Research Center, please vote here https://sdarchitecture.org/project/uc-san-diego-viterbi-family-vision-research-center/ by giving the project a thumbs up.

Photo Description: Exterior of the front of the Viterbi Family Vision Research Center.

SEI recognizes Senior Citizen Day! We are proud play in integral role in vision care & support for seniors in our region...
08/21/2026

SEI recognizes Senior Citizen Day! We are proud play in integral role in vision care & support for seniors in our region and beyond.

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At SEI we are always innovating! Our researchers are continuously pushing the limits of vision science through collabora...
08/19/2026

At SEI we are always innovating! Our researchers are continuously pushing the limits of vision science through collaboration & discovery. We are proud to lead the way in vision research in the new Viterbi Family Vision Research Center!

Explore some of the groundbreaking work taking place at SEI here: https://shileyeye.ucsd.edu/research/explore

Photo Description: Researcher is writing on glass board that Derek S. Welsbie, MD, PhD is looking at in lab.

August is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month! We are proud to highlight SEI’s Children’s EyeMobile, a program dedicate...
08/17/2026

August is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month! We are proud to highlight SEI’s Children’s EyeMobile, a program dedicated to bringing specialized pediatric eye care directly to underserved children in San Diego at no cost to families.
Discover how our EyeMobile program is impacting the community here:
https://shileyeye.ucsd.edu/locations/ucsd-shiley-eyemobile

Photo Description: Child wearing occluder glasses in eye exam chair. Person in front of child holding paper for child to look at during exam.

Did you know blurry vision is a symptom of cataracts? At SEI we have expert physicians to treat patients with cataracts....
08/14/2026

Did you know blurry vision is a symptom of cataracts? At SEI we have expert physicians to treat patients with cataracts. This August in honor of Cataract Awareness Month, recognized by Foundation Fighting Blindness, learn more about other common symptoms & get to know our dedicated team: https://shileyeye.ucsd.edu/conditions/cataracts

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It is National Eye Exam Month, and SEI is honored to showcase our Adult EyeMobile program. Through our Adult EyeMobile p...
08/12/2026

It is National Eye Exam Month, and SEI is honored to showcase our Adult EyeMobile program. Through our Adult EyeMobile program we bring no cost comprehensive eye exams & other vital vision services to underserved adults in San Diego.

For further information on our EyeMobile programs visit: https://shileyeye.ucsd.edu/locations/ucsd-shiley-eyemobile

Photo Description: Exterior of the EyeMobile for Adults in a parking lot. Logo on side of the EyeMobile reading “Shiley Eye Institute, The Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology,” below that text reading “UC San Diego EyeMobile, For more Information: 858-822-2585.”

It is our pleasure to welcome Agni Kakouri, MD, MS as our 2026 –2027 Pediatric Ophthalmology fellow. Visit our website t...
08/10/2026

It is our pleasure to welcome Agni Kakouri, MD, MS as our 2026 –2027 Pediatric Ophthalmology fellow. Visit our website to learn more about our pediatric ophthalmology fellowship program here: https://shileyeye.ucsd.edu/physicians/fellowships/pediatric-ophthalmology-aapos-approved-fellowship

Photo Description: Shiley Eye Institute and Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology logo on top of the UC San Diego Health logo. Beneath the logo text reading “Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellow” and below that “2026 – 2027.” Under that is a headshot of Agni Kakouri, MD, MS with her name beneath it.

SEI is honored to provide world-class eye care to patients from San Diego & around the world. Find helpful resources for...
08/07/2026

SEI is honored to provide world-class eye care to patients from San Diego & around the world. Find helpful resources for out-of-town patients when planning your visit here: https://shileyeye.ucsd.edu/patients/out-of-town-patients

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San Diego, CA

Opening Hours

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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