At NYU Langone Health’s Department of Ophthalmology, we are guided by our mission to improve quality of life through the enhancement, preservation, and restoration of vision.

Our vision is to lead in eye care quality and access, create and translate new ophthalmic and vision science and technology innovations from the laboratory to our patients, and educate future generations on the fundamentals and state of the art in eye health, disease, and treatment.

We achieve these goals through our clinical care, research, and teaching programs. As part of a top-rated academic medical center, we combine outstanding personalized care with expert services and innovative technologies. We provide patients with the highest-quality eye care and make our services easily accessible through multiple locations throughout the New York City area, including the NYU Langone Eye Center.

Our research develops cutting-edge vision science and technology, and we are driven to take results from bench to bedside to enhance, restore, and regenerate vision. advanced diagnostic imaging technology, for example, we seek to enhance our understanding of visual pathways and perception related to eye health and eye disease. In addition, through our pioneering corneal research, we aim to deliver expanded therapeutic options to improve patient outcomes.  

Notably, Kathryn A. Colby, MD, PhD, the Elisabeth J. Cohen, MD, Professor and chair of the Department of Ophthalmology, is the Cornea Society’s 2025 recipient of the prestigious Castroviejo Medal for groundbreaking work in the field.