Top Institutions in Ophthalmology
Institutions were ranked based on their known clinical and research expertise in ocular surface diseases, autoimmune ocular disorders, and advanced contact lens technologies, particularly scleral lenses, as well as their leadership in managing complex inflammatory eye diseases.
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#1
University of California, Davis Health
Sacramento, CA
UC Davis is a leader in ocular surface disease research and clinical care, with direct involvement in scleral lens fitting and management of autoimmune ocular conditions such as OCP, led by experts like Dr. Melissa Barnett.
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#2
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Massachusetts Eye and Ear is internationally recognized for its cornea and external disease expertise, including autoimmune conjunctival scarring disorders and advanced therapeutic contact lens fitting.
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#3
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami
Miami, FL
Bascom Palmer is consistently ranked among the top ophthalmology centers globally, with a robust focus on corneal diseases, ocular surface inflammation, and innovative contact lens therapies including scleral lenses.
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#4
Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute
Baltimore, MD
Wilmer Eye Institute has a strong research and clinical focus on autoimmune and inflammatory eye diseases, including OCP, with integrated approaches to ocular surface protection and rehabilitation.
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#5
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center
San Francisco, CA
UCSF is a leading academic center with expertise in ocular surface inflammation, autoimmune eye diseases, and advanced contact lens technologies, including scleral lenses for ocular surface rehabilitation.