In Miami, Florida, the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Through compassionate patient care and creative research, they aim to improve people's lives by enhancing sight, avoiding blindness, and increasing ophthalmic knowledge.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has been named the nation's best eye hospital for the 20th time, and for the 18th consecutive year, according to U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals issue. According to Ophthalmology Times, Bascom Palmer is the top overall ophthalmology school in the country, including the greatest eye hospital and clinical and residential programs. Many of their doctors are also recognized in Castle Connolly's America's Top Doctors.

In addition to providing excellent eye care to over 250,000 patients each year at the Lennar Foundation Medical Center's five patient care centers in Miami, Palm Beach Gardens, Naples, Plantation, and Coral Gables, the faculty members conduct innovative biomedical research and present progressive, industry-leading academic programs to ophthalmologists and other physicians in the community and worldwide.

Ophthalmology scorecard: 67.3/100

Address: 901 Nw 17th St, Suite 10a, Miami, Florida

Tel: 888-845-0002

Website: https://umiamihealth.org

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Since 1832, Wills Eye Hospital has given comprehensive ophthalmology care to patients. Their expert physicians and employees are committed to improving and maintaining sight on a local, regional, and global scale, and they serve over 350,000 patients each year.

Wills Eye has continuously been regarded as one of the finest ophthalmology hospitals in the United States. The staff includes some of the world's best eye specialists, and they have more top eye surgeons than any other hospital in the country.

Wills Eye, firmly anchored by a rich history and strong leadership, is committed to providing world-class eye care to patients all over the world, driven by the need to safeguard sight and advance their ever-growing efforts to improve eye research.

Wills Eye has a lengthy history of accomplishments in ophthalmology. They are proud to have been ranked to the top of U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" list every year since the survey's inception, as well as to be named to Philadelphia magazine's "Top Doctors" list every year since the survey's inception.

Wills Eye, the top eye hospital in Philadelphia and across the world, provides a wide variety of medical eye treatments, from primary eye care to the diagnosis and treatment of complicated eye illnesses in all ophthalmic subspecialties. No matter your condition, the world-renowned team of surgeons, experts, and doctors is ready to give you the greatest quality care.

Ophthalmology scorecard: 58.6/100

Address: 840 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tel: 1-877-289-4557
Website: https://www.willseye.org

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The Wilmer Eye Institute is a global leader in regular and sophisticated ophthalmic, optometric, optical, and diagnostic services provided by its specialist departments. The specialists are accessible for consultation at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and nine clinical and surgical facilities around Maryland.

In its 2021 Best Programs Survey, the Ophthalmology Times named Wilmer Eye Institute the best overall program in the country. Wilmer also had the top research program.

Wilmer Eye Institute has been a pioneer in the diagnosis and treatment of complicated medical and surgical eye illnesses since 1925. Through exceptional cooperation and innovation, they deliver solutions that revolutionize medical results in the area of ophthalmology.

Ophthalmology scorecard: 58.2/100
Address: 600 N. Wolfe St.Baltimore, MD 21287
Tel: 410-955-5080
Website: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

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Massachusetts Eye and Ear is a world-renowned treatment institution and home to the world's biggest vision and hearing research facilities. Mass Eye and Ear is a part of Mass General Brigham and a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital.

The objective of Mass Eye and Ear physicians is to develop remedies for blindness, deafness, and disorders of the head and neck. Since its inception in 1824, Mass Eye and Ear have been internationally regarded for employing full-time, board-certified specialists who provide high-quality, affordable specialized treatment ranging from the ordinary to the highly difficult.

The basic principle of their Safe Care Commitment is to provide a safe environment for everyone. Employees at Mass General Brigham are working hard to ensure that our system's hospitals, clinics, practices, and office buildings are safe and ready.

Physicians at Mass. Eye and Ear are situated on the main campus in Boston as well as in the suburban facilities in the greater Boston and Providence areas.

Ophthalmology scorecard: 29.9/100

Address: 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114

Tel: 617-523-7900

Website: https://www.masseyeandear.org

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The UCLA Stein Eye Institute vision-science campus, which opened in 1966, is the culmination of an ambitious plan devised by ophthalmologist, businessman, and philanthropist Jules Stein, MD, and Bradley R. Straatsma, MD, JD, founding director of the Stein Eye Institute and founding chairman of the UCLA Department of Ophthalmology, who devised a bold plan for preventing blindness through comprehensive programs for patient care, vision-science research, education and training.

A broad agenda of program building and expansion has been implemented under the leadership of Bartly J. Mondino, MD, director and chairman since 1994: the first Stein Eye Center opened in Santa Monica in 2012; the UCLA Department of Ophthalmology established the nation's preeminent organization for ophthalmic care and vision research by forging a historic affiliation with the Doheny Eye Institute in 2013; and the Edie & Lew Wasserman Building, a landmark research and UCLA Stein Eye Institute, Stein Eye Center, Doheny Eye Center UCLA, and UCLA-affiliated institutions work together to deliver the best eye treatment to patients throughout the Southland.

Doheny Eye Institute is a separate, non-profit research institution that is proudly linked with UCLA Stein Eye Institute. Doheny Eye Center UCLA only employs UCLA Health physicians to offer patient treatment.

Ophthalmology scorecard: 27.5/100

Stein Eye Institute:

Address: 100 Stein Plaza UCLA Los Angeles CA 90095-7000

Tel: (310) 825-5000

Website: www.uclahealth.org

Doheny Eye Institute:

Address:

• 622 W. Duarte Road, Suite 101Arcadia, CA 91007 (626-254-9010)
• 18111 Brookhurst Street, Suite 6400Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714-963-1444)
  
• 625 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 280Pasadena, CA 91105 (626-817-4747)

Website: https://doheny.org

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Duke University Hospital is frequently ranked as one of the greatest hospitals in the United States, and it is well-known across the globe for its exceptional treatment and breakthrough research. It has 957 inpatient beds and comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, such as a regional emergency/trauma center, a major surgery suite with 51 operating rooms, an endosurgery center, an Ambulatory Surgery Center with nine operating rooms, and a large diagnostic and interventional radiology area. Duke University Hospital is sometimes known as Duke North.

Cancer, cardiology & heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear, nose & throat, gastroenterology & GI surgery, gynecology, neurology & neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology & lung surgery, and urology are among the 11 adult specialties ranked nationally by US News and World Report for 2021-2022. Duke University Hospital is also ranked top in the state of North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham metropolitan region.

Ophthalmologists at Duke are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of corneal disease, retinal illness, glaucoma, eye cancer, and other eye disorders. To offer tailored therapy for your eye care requirements, they employ the most up-to-date diagnostic, medical, surgical, and non-surgical approaches. The objective is to provide you with fast, effective treatment at the earliest possible stage in order to avoid or slow the course of blinding eye illnesses.

Ophthalmology scorecard: 12.9/100

Address: 2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705-4699
Tel: 919-681-3937
Website: https://www.dukehealth.org

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Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute is an excellent example of form and function. The structure, designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli, is a noteworthy architectural landmark that provides an excellent atmosphere for research and high-quality patient care, as well as comfort and convenience. They provide everything you need to make your eye surgery as easy and comfortable as possible.

Cole Eye Institute addresses various ocular diseases in adults and children, including both basic eye care and sophisticated eye surgery. Every year, thousands of overseas patients go to the institution for treatment, including various sorts of eye surgery. A big group of researchers is dedicated to achieving advances in retinal illness. Its world-class staff performs eye surgery on a regular basis, ranging from cataract surgery to macular surgery.

All preoperative testing will take place in one location at the surgery facility. The five operating rooms are outfitted with cutting-edge technology to safely and successfully execute eye surgeries such as macular surgery and cataract surgery. After the eye operation, a private waiting area allows family members to speak with the surgeon. When patients are ready to go home, a nurse transports them in a wheelchair to the designated discharge area, where a family member can drive straight up to the door.

Many of the techniques established at the Cole Eye Institution have been adopted by ophthalmologists worldwide, and the institute provides the biggest hospital-based continuing medical education program in the United States. The residency and fellowship programs are very competitive, attracting a large number of applications each year.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation's top hospitals.

The Cole Eye Institute at Cleveland Clinic specializes in a variety of treatments for eye illnesses, including eye surgery, retina disease, diabetic retinopathy, and many more.

Ophthalmology scorecard: 12.6/100

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Experts from all medical specializations provide general and specialist treatment, drawing people from all over the world. They provide care in convenient, comfortable environments, employing the most sophisticated procedures and striving for the greatest outcomes.

The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, ranked among the greatest hospitals in the country, is Iowa's sole complete academic medical facility and a regional referral center. In 2021-2022, four of the adult care specialties were ranked, including one in the top ten in the country, including ophthalmology (7th), otolaryngology (23rd), gynecology (41st), and cancer (47th). Endocrinology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, orthopedics, pulmonary medicine, and urology were also named as "high-performing" specialties.

UI Hospitals & Clinics is regarded as having one of the top eye care programs in the country. The caring team and professional specialists offer a full range of vision and eye health treatments. Routine vision exams and eye care are provided, as well as diagnosis and treatment of complicated and unusual eye disorders. They also provide on-site services for buying contact lenses and prescription eyewear, as well as options like laser vision correction and refractive surgery.

Several of eye care services are offered for patients and families at Iowa River Landing, in addition to the primary clinics on the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics campus. The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—Iowa River Landing, located near the Coralville junction on Interstate 80 (exit 242), provides patients with convenient access, free parking, and a state-of-the-art facility for providing excellent medical care. Take advantage of the convenience of free parking and having all of your follow-up requirements met under one roof.

Ophthalmology scorecard: 12/100

Address: 200 Hawkins DriveIowa City, IA 52242
Tel: 1-800-777-8442
Website: https://uihc.org

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The University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center is well-known for delivering superior eye treatment to patients from all over the country and the world. Ophthalmologists are experts in all aspects of eye care and eye illness, delivering the most recent medical, surgical, and research developments to patients suffering from eye disease or visual impairment.

Kellogg's areas of expertise include the Thyroid Eye Disease Center, Ocular Oncology, Retinal Dystrophy, and Pediatric Ophthalmology subspecialty treatment. Patients seeking the most effective treatments for glaucoma, retinal disease, cataract, corneal disease, trauma, and diabetes-related eye illness are served by comprehensive and specialty clinics. With the main office in Ann Arbor, they have eight neighborhood offices to assist patients in the surrounding areas.

Kellogg's academics and employees have the same goal: to enhance the lives of patients by curing, treating, and preventing eye disease.

Address: 1000 Wall Street Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Tel: 734-764-4190

Website: https://www.umkelloggeye.org

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The ophthalmology and optometry team at UCSF Health provides routine vision care as well as examination and treatment for a wide spectrum of eye illnesses, from common to rare and complicated. According to the yearly rating by U.S. News & World Report, we are one of the top ten hospitals in the country for ophthalmology and the best in Northern California.

They also have Northern California's biggest eye surgery program, with experience in cataract and cornea surgery, glaucoma surgery, eye cosmetic surgery, vision correction surgery, strabismus correction, and retina and vitreous surgery. They also have a strong background in neuro-ophthalmology, ocular inflammatory illness, eye cancer, and retinal degeneration.

Address: 400 Parnassus Ave.San Francisco, CA 94143
Tel: 415-476-1000
Website: https://www.ucsfhealth.org

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