Department of Ophthalmology and KU Eye Center
School of Medicine > Ophthalmology
School of Medicine > Ophthalmology
The Ophthalmology Program’s strategy is threefold
We are working toward a stand-alone department with clinical, surgical, teaching, and research facilities located in close proximity to maximize team-oriented research. John E. Sutphin, Jr., MD, Chairman since 2007, leads this strategic effort.
To accomplish these goals, the Ophthalmology Advisory Board has established the following, which are adopted by all KU Eye Physicians, Residents and Staff:
VisionKU Eye will be acknowledged as the most highly regarded center for eye care in the Heart of America and be recognized as among the top tier of the most respected centers in the nation.
It is the mission of KU Eye to establish and maintain a world-class eye care center that provides exceptional patient care, delivers the most advanced graduate and postgraduate medical education and conducts innovative basic and clinical research.
KU Eye physicians and staff will:
Provide patients the highest quality eye care within a compassionate atmosphere.
Engage in outreach through education and collaboration to promote excellence in eye care throughout our wider community.
Work closely in consultation and support of the physicians and staff of the University of Kansas Hospital and Medical Center, University of Kansas Physicians and our community.
Perform cutting-edge, basic, clinical and applied research in ophthalmology and vision science.
Inspire students, residents and fellows to adopt the core values and support the mission of KU Eye.
The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Kansas is located at 7400 State Line Road in Prairie Village, Kansas and at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Suite 1011 Miller Building, Kansas City, Kansas. Learn more...