Jules Stein Eye Institute

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Jules Stein Eye Institute
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FoundersJules and Doris Stein [1]
Established1966 [2]
Director Anne L. Coleman
Address100 Stein Plaza UCLA [3]
Location
Los Angeles
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California
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United States of America
Coordinates 34°03′54″N118°26′38″W / 34.064908406944°N 118.4437598855945°W / 34.064908406944; -118.4437598855945
Jules Stein Eye Institute
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Website www.uclahealth.org/eye/

The Jules Stein Eye Institute is a center for ophthalmology research and treatment at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles. [2] It was founded in 1966 by Jules Stein, ophthalmologist and founder of MCA, and Bradley R. Straatsma, founding chairman of the UCLA Department of Ophthalmology. [4]

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The institute specializes in vision preservation and restoration and treats conditions related to glaucoma, macular degeneration, diseases of the cornea and retina, Graves' disease, and other conditions. Anne L. Coleman has been director since 2022. [5]

The center runs a Mobile Eye Clinic for schools and shelters in Los Angeles and manages charitable programs like Vision IN-School, Shared Vision, the Preschool Vision Screening program, and the Indigent Children and Families program.

The Stein Eye Institute partnered with the Doheny Eye Institute in 2015. [6]

References

  1. ↑ Kupfer, Carl; McManus, Edward (2009). "History of the National Eye Institute 1968–2000" (PDF). history.nih.gov. Office of NIH History and Stetten Museum. p. 20. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-10-20. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  2. 1 2 "UCLA Stein Eye Institute - UCLA Health Eye Care - Los Angeles, CA". www.uclahealth.org. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  3. ↑ "UCLA Stein Eye Institute Westwood | UCLA Health". www.uclahealth.org. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  4. ↑ "Legend in Ophthalmology: Bradley R. Straatsma, MD, JD". American Academy of Ophthalmology. 19 May 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  5. ↑ "Meet Dr. Anne Coleman, director of the UCLA Department of Ophthalmology". www.uclahealth.org. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
  6. ↑ "Stein Eye Institute and Doheny Eye Institute Join Forces to Improve Patient Access to Top Vision Specialists | Newswise". www.newswise.com. Retrieved 21 November 2025.

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