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Ophthalmology (Eye and Vision Care)

Ophthalmology is a medical specialty dedicated to eye health, focusing on diagnosing, treating, and preventing eye diseases. 

Each year, more than 230,000 patients trust the W.K. Kellogg Eye Center for their vision care. Ranked as the #8 ophthalmology program in the nation and #1 in Michigan, we are known for treating even the most complex conditions with groundbreaking solutions and compassion.

Beyond routine eye care, our full range of subspecialty programs allows us to diagnose and treat conditions across all areas of ophthalmology. Our expert teams handle everything from comprehensive exams to advanced surgical and medical treatments.

We are one of the only clinics in the country dedicated to pediatric retinal disease, offering innovative treatments—including gene therapy—for infants and children. Our researchers are also at the forefront of pioneering human stem cell transplantation for patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Our services extend further, offering genetic counseling, ocular prosthetics, ophthalmic photography, and much more.

The difference in care is clear at Kellogg Eye Center—where expertise, compassion, and possibility come together for your vision.

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Related Eye and Vision Care

Ready to see life more clearly? At the Kellogg Eye Center, our experienced team offers advanced refractive surgery options to help you reduce or eliminate your dependence on glasses or contacts—with precision, comfort, and care you can trust.

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News & Stories

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Uncovering how occludin protein maintains blood-brain and blood-retinal barriers

University of Michigan researchers uncover the role of occludin, a protein that regulates blood-brain and blood-retinal barriers, offering new insight into diabetic retinopathy.
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Poor vision plus unsafe homes drive higher fall risk in seniors

Ways to reduce falls within your home per a recent study with Michigan Medicine and the National Eye Institute.
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Doctors restore patient’s vision with progressive eye disease

Michael Budd was diagnosed with Fuchs’ dystrophy and underwent surgery at Kellogg Eye Center, which fixed his vision issues.
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Improving eye comfort in patients who wear contact lenses

Common difficulties include persistent discomfort, dry eyes, small bumps on the eye surface called corneal infiltrates and inflammation of the upper eyelid. Karen DeLoss, clinical associate professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences at U-M Health discusses how contact lenses work, types of lenses available and treatment options for patients who struggle with wearing them.
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RNA modifications control how stem cells develop into retinal cells

Researchers from the University of Michigan investigated which signals control the development of stem cells into retinal cells. Their findings could help inform future research into creating cells for transplantation and screening promising drugs for retinal diseases.
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Cataract surgery restores 20/20 vision to 78-year-old patient who was also nearsighted

Linda Corbett had cataract surgery and lens replacement to fix her myopia or nearsightedness. She now has 20/20 vision.