The Center for Eye Epidemiology (CEE) at the Jules Stein Eye Institute, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, is a coordinating body for expanding and sharing information about vision health. The Center maintains and improves vision health through public health research and intervention.

The pursuits and goals of CEE further its mission:

• Study the eye and its function and health in the broader context of the individual, the community, and society

• Incorporate the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of blinding eye diseases into its programs

• Promote vibrant communication among scientists, professionals, research groups, students, and advocates for vision health

• Develop and support experts from several disciplines

• Develop a vision healthcare message for the public

• Disseminate findings to researchers, educators and the broader community

• Increase general awareness of vision health issues by individuals and populations