WVU Eye Institute

The Eye Institute is the largest comprehensive ophthalmology department in West Virginia, housing all ophthalmic subspecialties and a robust research enterprise. Our Vision Research Center is nationally recognized and currently supports: 

• Seven R01 grants 

• One COBRE grant 

• Sixteen industry-sponsored studies 

A new 150,000 sq. ft. Eye Institute facility has been approved, featuring: 

• 102 exam rooms 

• 44 testing rooms 

• Dedicated surgical suites This expansion will significantly enhance patient access and clinical capacity.