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Shiley Eye Institute

9415 Campus Point DriveSan Diego, CA 92037
858-534-6290Get Directions
Closed / Opens at 7:45 AM

About Shiley Eye Institute

The Shiley Eye Institute on UC San Diego Health's La Jolla campus combines all ophthalmology-related services, clinical care of patients with eye disorders, leading-edge research on treatments of eye diseases, education programs, and technology under one roof.
It is a full-service facility offering everything from essential eye exams to the most advanced diagnostic tests and sophisticated surgery from world-renowned physicians and staff. You can also purchase contact lenses and eyeglasses.
It includes:
  • An outpatient surgical center with four state-of-the-art operating rooms
  • Hamilton Glaucoma Center, which offers comprehensive diagnostic services and specialized glaucoma treatment
  • Jacobs Retina Center, which conducts research in retina disorders
  • Ratner Children's Eye Center with child-friendly exam rooms and an atmosphere designed to offer a more pleasant experience for young patients
  • UCSD Shiley EyeMobile for Children for underserved young kids and their families
  • Shiley Eye Institute Optical Shop offers a versatile selection of eyeglasses and prescription sunglasses.
Construction alert: Ongoing construction projects may impact travel time to the La Jolla medical campus. We appreciate your patience and encourage you to arrive early for your appointment.
There are changes to traffic patterns and pathways on Campus Point Drive and Medical Center Drive.
  • Lanes on Campus Point Drive will shift, but two-way traffic will be maintained with a single lane in each direction.
  • Two-way traffic will also be maintained on Medical Center Drive (west of the intersection), with a single lane in each direction.
Please plan for new pedestrian detours in front of Shiley Eye Institute. As a safety reminder, when walking to your appointment, we ask that you please follow detour signs marking footpaths along construction areas.
Closure of Parking Lot P760 for January 2025: During the temporary lot closure (P760) in front of Shiley Eye Institute targeted for January 2025, please allow additional time when arriving for your appointment and park at the nearest location in the Athena structure.
Closest self-parking: Get directions to Lot P760 or Athena structure.
Drop-off/Pickup for eye surgery patients:
  • Drop-off: First floor of the Athena parking structure.
  • Pickup: Curbside area on Medical Center Drive, south of the Shiley building.
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