About Us
We are dedicated to advancing eye health through research, education and training the next generation of leaders in vision science.
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What we stand for
Our Mission Statement
Thank you to our patients for your loyalty, for trusting us with your eye care, and for supporting our mission. The doctors and staff at the University of Louisville Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences are committed to taking care of you, your family, and your friends.
Our Mission:
• We provide compassionate, patient-focused care for people in the Kentuckiana community.
• We offer high-quality care including both proven treatments and the latest options for your eye health.
• We use the most up-to-date diagnostic equipment.
• We work to discover new ways to understand and treat vision problems.
• We train the next generation of eye care professionals using the latest knowledge and skills.
Our Vision:
Our team works hard to make sure you are completely satisfied. We aim to be your first choice for care by giving you the best possible experience and results.
Our Core Values:
• Caring, Patient-Focused Care for Everyone – We put our patients first and create a supportive, caring environment. We serve everyone in the Kentuckiana community, no matter their background or beliefs.
• Quality – We use proven, research-based care to meet your needs and achieve the best results.
• Knowledge – We improve care through research, education, and training in vision science, as well as our residency and fellowship programs.
• Respect – We treat every person with dignity and follow strong moral and ethical standards.
• Teamwork – We work together in a supportive environment built on trust and integrity among our doctors, staff, and trainees.
• Accountability – We take personal responsibility for your care.
• Professional Excellence – Our team brings different experiences and skills to care, teaching, and research. We are committed to providing excellent care to all patients in the Kentuckiana community.
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Frequently asked questions
All applications and required documents are accepted only through the San Francisco Match Program. There are no supplemental material required outside of the CAS application. USMLE Step III must be completed prior to the start of PGY-2.
For additional information please reach out to our residency and program coordinator.
Each residents receives a stipend along with the following benefits:
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included.
- Health insurance
- Residents may choose premium conversion, which permits payment of premiums with pre-tax dollars. Flexible Spending Accounts also available.
- Workers compensation
- Disability insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Dental care and coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical licensure
- Campus Health Service Office
- Vacation (annual leave)
- Lab coats
- Library privileges and services
- Counseling services
- Recreational facilities
- Medical and personal leave
- Parental leave
- Uber transportation program
Department benefits:
- Basic Clinical Science Course (BCSC)
- Practical Ophthalmology: A Manual for Beginning Residents
- Kanski’s Clinical Ophthalmology
- Visual Field Analyzer Primer (Zeiss-Humphrey)
- Intraocular Lens Power Calculation
- Surgery Primer
- Wills Eye Manual and Drugs
- 3D Surgical Viewing System
- Lens set
- Orbital anatomy dissection course
- Fresh tissue dissection lab
- Department jacket or pullover
- Fifth Friday Wellness Mornings
- Five educational days for conferences or training courses
- PGY-4: $1,000 stipend to attend AAO or other national conference
- PGY-2/PGY-3: $1,000 stipend to scientific meetings, if presenting a paper and to attend educational courses
For additional information please visit our residency page.
Our fellowships provide extensive clinical and research experience, with the objective of graduating highly qualified and well-rounded clinicians, researchers and educators. Current fellowship training combines outpatient, inpatient and surgical experience in vitreoretinal surgery, medical retina and uveitis as well as oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery. It’s our goal to foster physicians who will continue to renew and improve themselves as their careers progress—we’re graduating the next great minds in ophthalmology. For more information visit our fellowship page.