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Doheny Eye Institute Again Ranks Among the Top 5 Ophthalmology Institutions in the U.S. News and World Report Annual Survey

Together, Doheny and Stein Eye Institute, UCLA Medical Center, Are Recognized on the Annual Ranking of Best Hospitals for Ophthalmology

PASADENA, CA, August 14, 2024 – Doheny Eye Institute, one of the nation’s leading vision research institutions, together with Stein Eye Institute, and UCLA Medical Center, has been named one of U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 Best Hospitals for Ophthalmology. The institutes ranked fifth in the country for ophthalmology, out of nearly 5,000 institutions nationwide.

“It is a great honor to once again be recognized by U.S. News and World Report alongside some of the most innovative health care organizations in the country,” said Deborah A. Ferrington, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at Doheny Eye Institute. “At Doheny Eye Institute, we are committed to conducting groundbreaking vision research that can transform the lives not just of people who are treated at Doheny Eye Center UCLA, but worldwide. Our bench to bedside approach is truly making a difference – and we are appreciative that many physicians agree and voted for us in this annual ranking.”

Doheny is an independent, nonprofit research organization. This prestigious recognition highlights Doheny’s unwavering commitment to excellence in ophthalmology, groundbreaking research, and top-tier education. As a leading vision research organization, Doheny continues to attract distinguished scientists and clinician-scientists and foster innovative collaborations to elevate understanding of the eye and ocular diseases.

The annual U.S. News Best Hospitals ranking recognizes institutions that excel in treating patients with an especially high level of care. Objective measures such as patient survival and safety data, adequacy of nurse staffing, and other data are used to determine the rankings in most specialties.

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For more information contact:

Molly Ann Woods
Doheny Eye Institute
310-717-0955