Ophthalmology Patient Care

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Expert Eye Care Focused on You

We deliver compassionate, patient-centered eye care, combining advanced clinical expertise with innovative treatments to support and preserve vision.

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About Us

At W.K. Kellogg Eye Center, our patients are behind all we do. Our caring team provides expert eye care for people of all ages—from routine eye exams to treatment for complex and rare eye conditions. Our teams are dedicated to improving lives through the prevention, treatment and cure of eye disease.

Our commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care has earned national recognition, including being ranked the #1 eye care program in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report for 2025–26.

As part of Michigan Medicine, Kellogg Eye Center has a long history of excellence dating back to 1872. By combining outstanding clinical care with innovative research and education, Kellogg Eye Center continues to move eye care forward. Our physicians and scientists work side by side to deliver today’s most effective treatments while discovering new ways to protect and improve vision for the future.

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What We Treat

Browse the wide range of eye conditions we treat and learn about your care options.

Clinic Locations

We offer expert eye care at multiple convenient locations. Find a clinic near you

Specialty Programs
  • Comprehensive Ophthalmology
  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery (LASIK)
  • Facial Nerve Clinic
  • Glaucoma
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology
  • Ocular Oncology
  • Oculoplastic Surgery
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Retina
  • Vision Care
  • Visual Rehabilitation
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    Michigan's #1 Eye Hospital

    Year after year, Kellogg Eye Center is recognized as one of the nation’s top eye care centers. Ranked #8 in the U.S. and #1 in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report, we’re proud to deliver world-class ophthalmology care close to home.

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    Discover Top-Ranked Eye & Vision Care

    At U-M Health, we are at the forefront of diagnosing, treating and caring for patients with eye and vision conditions, delivering advanced ophthalmology care recognized among the nation’s best.

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