Welcome!

Greetings and welcome to the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Cincinnati. Our recent Academic Services agreement with the Cincinnati Eye Institute has created a world-class clinical, research and teaching program that continues as the preeminent ophthalmic services provider in the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Tristate region.

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Ophthalmology Sub-Specialties

Our faculty members conduct research and provide clinical services in the following areas

• Anterior Segment
• Cataract
• Comprehensive/General Ophthalmology
• Cornea & External Disease
• Glaucoma
• Neuro-Ophthalmology
• Ocular Oncology
• Oculoplastic, Reconstructive and Orbital Surgery
• Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
• Uveitis
• Vitreoretinal Disease

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