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Advancing Vision. Transforming Lives

The Department of Ophthalmology at Columbia is committed to exceptional patient care, groundbreaking research, and the training the next generation of ophthalmic leaders. Our talented scientists and physicians work every day to understand the causes of vision loss and to develop new therapies that preserve and restore sight.

Why Your Support Matters

Philanthropy is essential to our mission. When you support Columbia Ophthalmology, you become a partner in advancing discoveries, improving treatments, and protecting vision for patients locally and around the world. Together, we are transforming lives and accelerating progress where it is needed most.

Driving Innovation

Your partnership is more important than ever as our ophthalmologists are working to apply the latest scientific advances and expand into cutting‑edge fields such as:

•             Molecular and cellular biology

•             Gene therapy

•             Stem cell research

Philanthropy also enables us to recruit top faculty, launch high‑impact pilot projects, and keep pace with rapid scientific advances.

Ways to Make an Impact

Your tax-deductible gift can be directed to research, education, clinical innovation, or new technology—wherever your passion lies. We invite you to explore the many giving opportunities that help sustain our excellence and shape the future of ophthalmology.

You can click on the secure donation link to make your gift today -  givenow.columbia.edu