The department of Ophthalmology of the Howard University College of Medicine was established by the Board of Trustees of Howard University on January 22, 2000.
Prior to that date, the Ophthalmology Service, located in the Ambulatory Care Center (Towers Building) at Howard University Hospital, was a division under the Department of Surgery.
Our services include:
Corneal disease and cataract surgery
Diabetic retinopathy
Eye alignment disorders (strabismus)
Glaucoma
Macular degeneration
Neuro - ophthalmology
Oculoplastics
Low vision
Pediatric eye care
Refractive surgery
Vitreo-Retinals Surgery
The HUH Department of Ophthalmology is a referral center for the surrounding metropolitan area. The Eye Clinic is equipped to provide a full range of diagnostic services, including ultrasonography, biometry, fundus and slit lamp photography, visual function studies, (ERG, EOG, etc.) and automated perimetry. General ophthalmic and subspecialty clinics in glaucoma, low-vision, oculoplastics, pediatrics, cornea-external disease and retinal diseases are held on a weekly basis.
A modern minor surgery area, including three ophthalmic lasers, allows us to provide convenient outpatient services. A well-equipped, dedicated eye operating room provides an advantageous setting for a wide range of outpatient ophthalmic procedures. An optical shop was established to give the ophthalmology residents experience in the art of dispensing and making glasses, low vision aids, and contact lens.
