The Hamilton Eye Institute at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center Department of Ophthalmology provides comprehensive eye exams and specialty eye care for Memphis and the Mid-South. It also attracts patients from throughout the nation and world.

Hamilton Eye Institute is nationally renowned among the top 10 ophthalmology institutes in the country for its expertise in treating complex eye conditions. For more than a decade, members of our faculty have been listed among Best Doctors in America for the quality of care they provide to patients.

Hamilton Eye Institute (HEI) has built a reputation for continually advancing the field of ophthalmic medicine, from preventive vision care to advanced treatment of complex eye disease or trauma. HEI has one of only two ophthalmic plastic surgeons in the Midsouth, and one of the largest ocular oncology practices in the nation.

Our ophthalmology specialty clinics feature state-of-the-art examination equipment that allows our specialists to accurately diagnose issues and develop treatment plans tailored to each patient. We provide a variety of services and specialties, including:

• Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery

• Ocular Oncology

• Glaucoma

• Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Degeneration

• Cataract Surgery

• Cornea and Refractive Surgery

• LASIK Surgery

• Retinal Degeneration and Ophthalmic Genetics

• Ocular Immunology and Uveitis