School of Medicine

Department of Ophthalmology

Education

LSU Eye Center Education

 

The LSU Eye Center's teaching program is a foundation of the institution's mission and of its outstanding reputation.  Dedicated to educational excellence at all levels of medical training; the Center provides training for the ophthalmologists, ophthalmic allied health professionals, and vision research scientists of tomorrow in a stimulating environment for learning and for meeting degree requirements.

The Center offers one of the most comprehensive introductory eye care courses in the country to third-year medical students.  The residency program is among the nation's most prominent.  Fellows benefit from the integration of clinical service and the wealth of new and unfolding discoveries of world-renown researchers.