Department of Ophthalmology

UVA Ophthalmology operates from two fully equipped clinical locations in Charlottesville: the West Complex Eye Clinic, located in the Old Medical School Building near UVA Hospital, and the Northridge Eye Clinic on Ivy Road. Both facilities are open five days a week year-round and feature advanced exam rooms, imaging suites, and visual field testing capabilities.

As the ophthalmic referral center for central and western Virginia, as well as parts of West Virginia, North Carolina, and eastern Tennessee, we are proud to serve as a trusted resource for patients and physicians across the region. Our dedication to excellence in care, education, and research enables us to meet the needs of our local communities while contributing to advancements in eye care.

Education is at the core of UVA Ophthalmology’s mission. We offer a fully accredited ophthalmic residency program, alongside fellowship programs in glaucoma and retina, as well as an optometry residency program. Through these programs, we train the next generation of ophthalmologists, optometrists, and specialists, preparing them to lead and innovate in their fields.

Our department is also a leader in advancing ophthalmic research. Home to the Center for Advanced Vision Science (CAVS), led by renowned researcher Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati, our faculty continually push the boundaries of discovery to develop new treatments and improve outcomes for patients. By combining clinical expertise with groundbreaking research, UVA Ophthalmology remains at the forefront of innovation in eye care.