Byers Eye Institute

Advancing Patient Care Through Clinical and Translational Research

Our research efforts have resulted in multiple advances in patient care, including the development of advanced laser systems that have benefited millions of patients worldwide for retinal and cataract disease, as well as novel biopharmaceuticals for retinal diseases, microsurgical devices and new forms of medical imaging and health information technology.

Our core strengths span from translational applications of biomedical research to vision care. We have acknowledged international leadership in the areas of ophthalmic laser physics and medical devices that transform patient care including vitreo-retinal disease, refractive surgery, neural prosthetic vision, cataract surgery and ophthalmic tele-health.

We are initiating major programs in restorative ocular medicine based upon pillars of gene therapy, stem cell biology, and neural/polymeric prosthetic design, all enabled by innovative imaging research.

We are in the midst of developing a strong center for ocular health outcomes research and cost effectiveness analysis, providing national policy leadership to improve health while managing spiraling costs simultaneously.