UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute The Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute
by name
Afshari, Natalie A. Baxter, Sally L. Borooah, Shyamanga Brown, Stuart I. Camp, Andrew Do, Jiun Ferreyra, Henry A. Freeman, William R. Goldbaum, Michael H. Granet, David B. Haw, Weldon W. Heichel, Chris W. Hennein, Lauren Huang, Alex A. Huang, Lingling Kikkawa, Don O. Kline, Lanning Korn, Bobby S. Lee, Jeffrey E. Liu, Catherine Y. Moghimi, Sasan Movaghar, Mansoor Nguyen, Thao P. Nudleman, Eric Puig-Llano, Manuel Robbins, Shira L. Rudell, Jolene Savino, Peter J. Scott, Nathan L. Spencer, Doran B. Toomey, Christopher B. Vasile, Cristiana Weinreb, Robert N. Welsbie, Derek S.
by specialty
Comprehensive Ophthalmology Cornea & Cataracts Dry Eye Clinic Glaucoma Neuro-Ophthalmology Ocular Oncology Ophthalmic Genetics Ophthalmic Pathology Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Ophthalmology Informatics and Data Science Optometry & Low Vision Pediatric Ophthalmology & Eye Alignment Disorders Refractive Surgery / LASIK Retina & Vitreous Thyroid Eye Clinic Uveitis
by condition
AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration) Cataracts Corneal Conditions Cosmetic Surgery Diabetic Retinopathy Eye Cancer Eye Movement Disorders Glaucoma Hereditary (Genetic) Disorders Low Vision Neuro-Ophthalmic Conditions Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Pediatric Conditions Refractive Errors Retinal Diseases Strabismus (Strabimus) Thyroid Eye Disease Uveitis
Becoming A Patient

Becoming A Patient

Please call Shiley Eye Institute scheduling at (858) 534-6290 to get registered and to schedule an appointment. 

When preparing for your first appointment, bring the following with you when you come to the Shiley Eye Institute:

  • A list of your current medications and dosages.
  • The name, address and telephone number of the doctor who referred you, if applicable.
  • Copies of your previous ophthalmic, surgical and medical records, if available 
  • If you have had imaging studies (CT scan or MRI), please bring the report and copy of the scan (typically available on a CD).
  • Your insurance information card and Medicare card (if applicable).
  • A picture ID (drivers license etc.).

The health and safety of our patients and staff is our highest priority. While some of these measures may pose an inconvenience, we appreciate your understanding and thank you for your assistance.

UPDATED SAFETY INITIATIVES TO PROTECT PATIENTS & STAFF

  • The facility including exam rooms are cleaned & disinfected more frequently.
  • Uponentry into the facility, each patient will be asked  a series of health screening questions.
  • For patient safety, physicians & healthcare personnel will be wearing masks, continually wash hands & social distancing when possible.
  • We practice social distancing in our facility.
  • There is a one-way path of travel going into / entering and out / exiting the building.
  • We have removed magazines and shared items from the waiting areas in the lobbies.
  • To accommodate social distancing in the lobby, please arrive no sooner than 15 minutes prior to appointment.
  • Patient will be able to wait outside or in their vehicle prior to appointment.
  • UC San Diego Health has mandated ( in accordance with state & local policy ) that all patients & healthcare workers wear a mask – Shiley will provide patients with a mask if they arrive without one; the mask is to stay on for the entire visit.
  • We have added clear plastic barriers to reduce contact in registration areas.

Search By Specialties

Specialties
Comprehensive Ophthalmology Cornea & Cataracts Dry Eye Clinic Glaucoma Neuro-Ophthalmology Ocular Oncology Ophthalmic Genetics Ophthalmic Pathology Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Ophthalmology Informatics and Data Science Optometry & Low Vision Pediatric Ophthalmology & Eye Alignment Disorders Refractive Surgery / LASIK Retina & Vitreous Thyroid Eye Clinic Uveitis

Shiley Eye Telehealth

Video Visits

COVID-19 update: In response to California's stay-at-home order and to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), UC San Diego Health has expanded the availability of telehealth across our health care system. All primary and specialty care clinics offer video visits with your providers in order to limit person-to-person contact.

Appointments

To make an appointment, call
(858) 534-6290
All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.

Emergency Care After Hours

For ophthalmic emergency care after hours and on weekends, please call the UCSD page operator at
(619) 543-6737
and ask for the ophthalmologist on call.

Directions

9415 Campus Point Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0946

Transportation

Whats Your Symptom Disclaimer

The information contained in this online site is intended to provide accurate and helpful health information for the general public. It is made available with the understanding that the author and publisher are not engaged in rendering medical, health, psychological, or any other kind of personal professional services on this site. The information should not be considered complete and does not cover all diseases, ailments, physical conditions or their treatment. It should not be used in place of a call or visit to a medical, health or other competent professional, who should be consulted before adopting any of the suggestions in this site or drawing inferences from it.

The information about drugs contained on this site is general in nature. It does not cover all possible uses, actions, precautions, side effects, or interactions of the medicines mentioned, nor is the information intended as medical advice for individual problems or for making an evaluation as to the risks and benefits of taking a particular drug.

The operator(s) of this site, and the publisher, specifically disclaim all responsibility for any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the material on this site.

Click Here To Accept

Email Us

First Name*
Last Name*
Email*
Phone
Topic

Required *

Submit