Gavin Herbert Eye Institute Our faculty of internationally recognized physicians, surgeons and scientists provide highly specialized training to future ophthalmologists, access to leading-edge clinical trials as well as sight-saving treatments and therapies for virtually any eye disorder. Home About World class eye care at Orange County’s only academic eye institute Eye surgeons, stem cell researchers, geneticists, infectious disease specialists and engineers are working on technologies and treatments for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, corneal disease and cataracts as well as a vaccine to prevent eye and genital herpes infections. These efforts have vaulted UCI School of Medicine into the top echelons of U.S. institutions receiving National Institutes of Health grants for vision research. It is part of the institute's academic mission to work collaboratively with the eye-care industry in Orange County, which has the highest concentration of technology and pharmaceutical companies devoted to vision care. Our goal is to spark innovation and continue to revolutionize patient care. The range and depth of clinical and scientific expertise among faculty members, many of whom regularly appear on the list of the nation's "Best Doctors," enable the institute to offer the most advanced training and treatment in the following areas: Cataract, corneal surgery/external disease and refractive surgery Comprehensive ophthalmology and ocular pathology Corneal and retinal disorders Glaucoma Laser treatment and research Molecular immunology and virology Neuro-ophthalmology Oculofacial plastics and orbital surgery Ocular oncology Pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus Uveitis and ocular inflammation Vitreoretinal surgery and retinal diseases The institute's world-class team of ophthalmologists and researchers is dedicated to meeting the complex medical and surgical eye-care needs of residents in Orange County and the surrounding region. Our Mission The mission of UCI's Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology at UCI's School of Medicine is to develop innovative technologies, clinical solutions and educational programs that enhance visual health and performance for people in Orange County, the nation and the world. This mission will be accomplished in cooperation with medical professionals, industry and our community by: Pushing the boundaries of eye care research in collaboration with the medical industry and the community. Educating the finest ophthalmologists and researchers in the nation Giving patients the most advanced medical and surgical eye care Fiscal Year 2022 Numbers 72,247 Clinic Volume 4,676 Surgical Volume #16 National Ophthalmology NIH Funding Ranking Our Faculty Gavin Herbert Eye Institute is led by an experienced team of clinical and administrative experts who represent all aspects of world-class eye care. Our dedicated faculty provides the support that helps our department to run. Meet our Faculty Contact Us Gavin Herbert Eye Institute Irvine and Orange locations 949-824-2020 Laser Refractive Surgery 949-824-9970 Optical Shop 949-824-7690