Shiley Eye Institute

SEI recognizes today as World Brain Day, designated by the World Federation for Neurology. At SEI we have leading neuro-ophthalmologists who can diagnose & treat neuro-sensory disorders. Learn more & get to know our experts here: shileyeye.ucsd.edu/specialties/ne…

SEI Residency Bootcamp recently came to a close, giving our incoming trainees an introduction to the diverse clinical areas across SEI, helping lay the foundation for their residency. We are proud to welcome this talented group & look forward to being part of their training.

SEI is proud to welcome our 2026-2027 Cornea Fellows Tony Chacko, MD & David Tran, MD! To find out more about cornea fellowships at SEI visit: shileyeye.ucsd.edu/physicians/fel… #UCSD #UCSDHealth #ShileyEye #Ophthalmology

Happy World Plastic Surgery Day! Our Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery specialists combine advanced surgical expertise with compassionate care to help patients. Meet our physicians & learn more about the division here: shileyeye.ucsd.edu/specialties/op…

Heading out on a summer trip? Keep your eyes healthy & protect your vision while traveling with these helpful tips: aao.org/eye-health/tip… #SummerVacation #EyeSafety #Ophthalmology #Optometry #VisionHealth #Glasses

Dry eye can affect anyone, impacting quality of life & ability to work. In recognition of Dry Eye Awareness Month, learn more about the experienced specialists at the SEI Dry Eye Clinic who provide personalized care to our patients suffering with dry eye shileyeye.ucsd.edu/specialties/dr…

July is Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month! Learn more about your risk of eye damage from UV light & ways to help protect your vision here: aao.org/eye-health/tip… #ShileyEye #UVSafetyMonth #EyeDamage #VisionLoss #EyeSafety #UV #Sunglasses

SEI is delighted to unveil our newly renovated website! Explore the fresh look & updated resources here: shileyeye.ucsd.edu #UCSD #ShileyEye #Ophthalmology #UCSDHealth #Optometry #VisionScience #Eye #HealthyVision #EyeCare

The Shiley Eye Institute will be closed tomorrow, Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day July 4th and the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this weekend. We will reopen on Monday, July 6, 2026, and resume normal business hours. #IndependenceDay

BREAKING NEWS: Christopher Girkin, MD, MSPH, has been named Interim Chair of the UC San Diego Department of Ophthalmology. Read more about this announcement here: shileyeye.ucsd.edu/news/christoph…

Fireworks Eye Safety Month is a reminder that eye injuries from fireworks are preventable. Check out these tips to help keep you & your loved ones safe this summer: aao.org/eye-health/fir… #ShileyEye #EyeSafety #EyeInjury #Fireworks #FireworksEyeSafetyMonth

Congratulations to the exemplary faculty, residents, fellows & staff at SEI, who are 2026 departmental & university award recipients, presented at our graduation ceremony!

Happy Pride Month! To find out how you can join UC San Diego at the San Diego Pride Parade this summer visit: lgbt.ucsd.edu/events/pride.h…

SEI Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery faculty members Don O. Kikkawa, MD, & Catherine Y. Liu, MD, PhD, attended the ASOPRS Scientific Symposium. The meeting provided a chance to reconnect with Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery alumna Marissa Shoji, MD.

Congratulations to SEI residency alumna Skenda Jean-Charles, MD & current resident Tonya Lee, MD on their American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellowship matches! We look forward to seeing all they accomplish when they begin this chapter!

Congratulations to the Shiley Eye Institute resident & fellow Class of 2026! We are proud to have played a role in your ophthalmology education & look forward to seeing how you will continue to shape the future of vision care.

June is Men’s Health Month & it is Men’s Health Week! Discover tips to keep your eyes healthy & share them with the men in your life here: nei.nih.gov/eye-health-inf…

Designed to bring researchers together, the Viterbi Family Vision Research Center is creating new opportunities for collaboration & discovery as SEI teams move in. Read more: shileyeye.ucsd.edu/news-events/336 #UCSD #UCSDHealth #Ophthalmology #ShileyEye #VisionResearch

The Shiley Eye Institute will be closed this Friday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will reopen on Monday, June 22. To find out more about how to participate in the celebration at UC San Diego visit: blink.ucsd.edu/sponsor/bsa/ju…

June is Cataract Awareness Month! Learn more about cataracts, explore treatment options & meet the physicians at SEI who are helping patients restore to clearer vision here: shileyeye.ucsd.edu/specialties/co… #CataractAwarenessMonth #Eye #VisionHealth