The University of Florida Eye Institute is the UF College of Medicine-Jacksonville’s academic ophthalmology practice located at Shands Jacksonville. The institute is dedicated to leading the way in patient care and vision research. Combining the resources of UF with caring physicians and researchers, the institute provides the most advanced care available for patients in the Southeast.

The UF Eye Institute’s team of physicians, researchers, medical technicians and support staff is dedicated to a philosophy of patient-centered care. The institute uses the latest technology and fellowship-trained, board-certified physicians to set new standards in the treatment and care of ocular diseases.

Built on the principles of evidence-based medicine, the UF Eye Institute continues to push the frontiers of vision research and discovery. The institute provides an environment for active research leading to improvements in the treatment of diseases that affect the eye and visual system. You will only find this combination of patient-focused care and leading innovation in an environment such as the UF Eye Institute.