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 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.

SEI is fortunate to have pioneering, curious & respected global vision research leaders who continue to develop sight-sa...
03/02/2026

SEI is fortunate to have pioneering, curious & respected global vision research leaders who continue to develop sight-saving treatments to bring hope to patients. This March for “Save Your Vision Month”, learn about the research happening at the Viterbi Family Vision Research Center here: https://shileyeye.ucsd.edu/research

Today, on Rare Disease Day, we recognize the importance of research & collaboration in finding cures and treatments. Thr...
02/28/2026

Today, on Rare Disease Day, we recognize the importance of research & collaboration in finding cures and treatments. Through our partnership with the Nixon Visions Foundation, Shyamanga Borooah, MD, PhD and Radha Ayyagari, PhD, are working to better understand rare eye conditions like inherited retinal diseases.

Learn more: https://shileyeye.ucsd.edu/news-events/345

Today celebrates “Thank a Resident Day”! We appreciate our outstanding residents whose compassion, curiosity & dedicatio...
02/27/2026

Today celebrates “Thank a Resident Day”! We appreciate our outstanding residents whose compassion, curiosity & dedication make a meaningful difference for patients every day.

Oculoplastic Division Chief, Distinguished Professor Don O. Kikkawa, MD recently served as a Visiting Professor at Vande...
02/25/2026

Oculoplastic Division Chief, Distinguished Professor Don O. Kikkawa, MD recently served as a Visiting Professor at Vanderbilt University and Course Faculty for the 27th Annual Vanderbilt Eye Institute Orbital Dissection Course.

The Shiley Eye Institute and the Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology at UC San Diego is proud to announce Christo...
02/23/2026

The Shiley Eye Institute and the Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology at UC San Diego is proud to announce Christopher Girkin, MD, MSPH is the inaugural Viterbi Family Chair of Optic Nerve Biology.

Find the full story here: https://shileyeye.ucsd.edu/news-events/351

SEI is making science more accessible! For Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Awareness Week, check out this video abstrac...
02/22/2026

SEI is making science more accessible! For Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Awareness Week, check out this video abstract explaining a recent paper from SEI physicians & residents on ROP creates by Dr. Marra. https://shileyeye.ucsd.edu/news-events/349

Kyle Marra, MD, PhD, Resident
Jimmy S. Chen, MD, Former Resident
Eric Nudleman, MD, PhD, Faculty
Shira L. Robbins, MD, Faculty

SEI proudly celebrates Black History Month! This year, the theme is "A Century of Black History Commemorations.” Discove...
02/21/2026

SEI proudly celebrates Black History Month! This year, the theme is "A Century of Black History Commemorations.” Discover ways to engage with UC San Diego’s campus celebration here: https://blackhistorymonth.ucsd.edu/2026/

We extend our warmest wishes to all in our community observing Ramadan.
02/20/2026

We extend our warmest wishes to all in our community observing Ramadan.

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

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