Nevada Vision Foundation
Supporting Eye Care in Nevada
Nevada Vision Foundation is a 501(c) non-profit organization dedicated to coordinating public and private funding support for the Eye Institute of Nevada. The institute will house the Department of Ophthalmology of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, providing essential eye care services and research to the local community.
Here Are the Facts
Nevada has excellent ophthalmologists providing great care for their patients. There are just not enough of ophthalmologists for the State's population size.
Nevada ranks 46th in the U.S. for the number of ophthalmologists per capita.
In 2022, Nevada was ranked the third-fastest-growing state in the country.
Nevada has less than 40% of the ophthalmologists needed for its population.
The majority of over 290,000 rural residents live well over an hour’s drive from the nearest ophthalmologist.
Nevada is the most populous state in the US without an ophthalmology residency program.
Las Vegas is the second-largest metropolitan area in the country without an ophthalmology residency program.
About Nevada Vision Foundation
NEVADA’S URGENT NEED FOR EYE CARE
NEVADA’S URGENT NEED FOR EYE CARE
NEVADA’S URGENT NEED FOR EYE CARE
The challenges facing the State:
- A prolonged shortage of physicians
- Explosive population growth in particular with older adults
- A Hispanic population with a higher-than-average incidence of eye disease
- Access to high-quality eye care for the over 290,000 rural residents
These populations increasingly need advanced eye care to treat
The challenges facing the State:
- A prolonged shortage of physicians
- Explosive population growth in particular with older adults
- A Hispanic population with a higher-than-average incidence of eye disease
- Access to high-quality eye care for the over 290,000 rural residents
These populations increasingly need advanced eye care to treat eye diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma. These diseases are expected to double in prevalence by 2050.
Our Mission
NEVADA’S URGENT NEED FOR EYE CARE
NEVADA’S URGENT NEED FOR EYE CARE
The Nevada Vision Foundation is dedicated to serving Nevada and the global community through excellence and leadership in eye care, education, and vision research.
Our Vision
NEVADA’S URGENT NEED FOR EYE CARE
Our Vision
The Nevada Vision Foundation will develop a world-class academic eye institute recognized for medical, technical, and scientific leadership in eye care, attracting dedicated, passionate healthcare professionals and researchers to deliver the best patient outcomes.
Links to our Eye Institute and Initial Campaign
Our Foundation, Institute and Initial Campaign
Our Answer:
- Create a world-class, state-of-the-art vision center in Las Vegas, to be known as theEYE INSTITUTE of NEVADA (EINV).
- Create ACGME accredited ophthalmology residency program in partnership with UNLV Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.
- Establish a Department of Ophthalmology at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.
OUR FOUR PILLARS
Clinical Care
Clinical Care
Clinical Care
EINV will expand specialty eye care in Las Vegas
Education
Clinical Care
Clinical Care
EINV will be training ophthalmology residents and fellows.
Research
Community Engagement
Community Engagement
EINV will be a leaders in eye care research in Las Vegas and Worldwide
Community Engagement
Community Engagement
Community Engagement
EINV will be serving Nevadans in need in partnership with organizations throughout the State
An Innovative Digital Foundation
EINV Will Be Built on a Digital Foundation
The Eye Institute of Nevada (EINV) is distinguished by its commitment to creating a comprehensive digital infrastructure that supports its core pillars: clinical practice, education, research, and community outreach.
Comceptualizing academic eye care in Las Vegas
Goal: An Expansion of Vision Care Excellence in Nevada
We Aim to Meet Nevada's Vision Care Needs
To this end:
The Nevada Vision Foundation is embarking on the eNVision Campaign to raise $200M to build and start the programs to create the Eye Institute of Nevada, a world-class, ultramodern vision center in Las Vegas. Funded as a public-private partnership, NVF is bringing together a cross-section of stakeholders.