The Department of Ophthalmology and Emory Eye Center have a mission to conduct pioneering research into blinding eye diseases, to educate and train eye professionals, and to provide excellent patient care. The Department includes 23 ophthalmologists, seven optometrists, nine basic scientists, 11 post- doctoral fellows, and nine researchers in other Emory departments who hold joint appointments in the Department of Ophthalmology. Ophthalmology research is supported by $6 million in NIH funding. The Department has remained in the top rankings by U.S. News & World Report (#9 – 2008) for the 12 years the magazine has held a ranking for Ophthalmology.
Summer 2008 issue
of The upcoming 2008-09 Vision Research Seminar Series will feature open, frank scientific discussion and world-class invited lecturers. ABOUT THE SERIES > |
In the News Emory Eye Center Awarded Grant from Research to Prevent Blindness To date, RPB has awarded grants totaling $3,112,100 to Emory University School of Medicine for eye research. RPB’s research at Emory Eye Center will be directed by Timothy W. Olsen, director, Emory Eye Center and chair, Department of Ophthalmology. Emory Eye Center Places in Top Ten of U.S. News & World Report Specialty Rankings |
