Columbia University Department of Ophthalmology
At the forefront of ophthalmic education, research and patient care.
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Ophthalmology
The Department of Ophthalmology has a three-fold mission: To be the leading center for innovative clinical care of eye disorders, to advance medical knowledge through cutting-edge research, and to train the leaders of tomorrow in ophthalmology and vision science.
We invite you to explore our department and learn more about our innovative and mission-driven work and the rigorous and rewarding residency and fellowship programs that we offer.
World-Class Ophthalmology Care
![Woman undergoes eye test on slit lamp](https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_200_16_9/public/media/images/2022-06/ophthalmology-specialty-hero.jpeg?itok=SimmUQKi 200w, https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_260_16_9/public/media/images/2022-06/ophthalmology-specialty-hero.jpeg?itok=ouXDEcy0 260w, https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_320_16_9/public/media/images/2022-06/ophthalmology-specialty-hero.jpeg?itok=6V63yWiY 320w, https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_400_16_9/public/media/images/2022-06/ophthalmology-specialty-hero.jpeg?itok=XA591PEx 400w, https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_520_16_9/public/media/images/2022-06/ophthalmology-specialty-hero.jpeg?itok=pBXb3Dh6 520w, https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_640_16_9/public/media/images/2022-06/ophthalmology-specialty-hero.jpeg?itok=k6MTjN47 640w, https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_800_16_9/public/media/images/2022-06/ophthalmology-specialty-hero.jpeg?itok=LgoSoHzX 800w, https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1040_16_9/public/media/images/2022-06/ophthalmology-specialty-hero.jpeg?itok=CflOGq57 1040w, https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1280_16_9/public/media/images/2022-06/ophthalmology-specialty-hero.jpeg?itok=jukXhz4i 1280w, https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1600_16_9/public/media/images/2022-06/ophthalmology-specialty-hero.jpeg?itok=zLO2ElRv 1600w)
We offer a wide array of clinical services, ranging from simple eye examinations for vision correction to sophisticated diagnostics and treatments for virtually any eye condition.
News
- December 15, 2023
Columbia Ophthalmology at the CUIMC Eye Institute is Moving!
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- October 6, 2023
A New Chapter for the Harkness Eye Institute
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- May 15, 2023
Doctors from the Columbia Department of Ophthalmology were, again, named as the best eye doctors in New York and the United States in an assortment of 2022 industry best lists.
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Events
- Thursday, September 5, 20245:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Thursday, September 12, 20245:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Thursday, October 10, 20245:00 PM to 6:00 PM