Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Leading the Future of Eye & Vision Care

As a nationally recognized leader for over 100 years, we continue to shape the future of eye care through expert clinical care, pioneering research, and world-class education and training in ophthalmology.

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A Commitment to Excellence

Based at the W.K. Kellogg Eye Center, the U-M Medical School Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences brings together clinicians, scientists, and educators who work closely to advance patient care, research, and training, strengthening Michigan Medicine’s leadership in ophthalmic care and vision science locally, nationally, and globally.

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About

Learn how the department advances eye and vision care through expert care, research, and education.

Education

Explore our training programs and discover how we prepare future leaders in ophthalmology and vision science.

Research

Discover the research driving new insights and advancements in eye disease prevention and treatment.

People

Meet the clinicians, scientists and educators making an impact in eye and vision health.

Patient Care

Find nationally recognized expert eye care focused on protecting and improving your vision.

Global Ophthalmology

Explore how our program works worldwide to prevent blindness through training, research, and partnership.

Kellogg Eye Center

Driving Discovery, Delivering Care, Shaping the Future

By the Numbers
These facts and figures highlight the department’s clinical volume, academic excellence, research impact, and longstanding commitment to advancing eye care and vision science.

This information is for fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025).
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150
Faculty Members
236,700
Clinic Visits
11,105
Surgical Procedures
$13.6M
Externally Funded Research Expenditures
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Annual Report

We are advancing vision care and making a profound impact on the lives of our patients, their families, and the broader communities we serve.

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    The Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is globally recognized for outstanding patient care, leading-edge research, and cultivating the next generation of ophthalmology leaders.

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    32nd Annual Fall Alumni Day
    Join us for an engaging, practical ophthalmology program where you’ll gain new ways to care for patients with vision-threatening conditions, connect with colleagues, learn the latest techniques, and bring the newest advances into your practice.
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    Featured News & Stories

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    Medical School News

    Thanh Hoang named Pew Biomedical Scholar

    The Pew Charitable Trusts selected Thanh Hoang, PhD, as a 2026 Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences. Hoang joined a class of 21 scholars nationwide.
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    Department News

    UM researchers awarded grants from BrightFocus Foundation for vision research

    BrightFocus Foundation awarded $15.2M in research grants for Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration, and glaucoma, including support for Michigan Medicine researchers Jason Miller, MD, PhD, and Mark Draelos, MD, PhD, advancing new approaches to vision loss and disease detection.
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    Philanthropy News

    Susan J. Lane: Gratitude and Giving

    Susan Lane has made a transformational gift to the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Michigan Medicine to support corneal research and patient education.
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    Health Lab Podcast

    How rescuing dying cells may help preserve vision loss

    Removal of damaged mitochondria can rescue dying photoreceptor cells.
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    Health Lab

    Cell death in photoreceptor cells is reversible, study finds

    A team of researchers from the University of Michigan found functional mitochondria are key to the recovery of dying photoreceptor cells.
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    Department News

    FFB features Jillian Pearring’s work on photoreceptors and retinitis pigmentosa

    Jillian Pearring, PhD, shares her journey in vision research, highlighting advances in photoreceptor science and hope for blinding diseases.