The Glaucoma Institute of Austin

Specialties

The Glaucoma Institute of Austin is the only specialty clinic of its kind in Central Texas. By focusing primarily on glaucoma, we are able to provide the best eye care available to patients with glaucoma as well as those at risk of developing the disease.

Our office is staffed by a Board Certified, fellowship trained Ophthalmologist who provides ongoing care for glaucoma patients, along with glaucoma screening exams, second opinions, and diagnostic and therapeutic consults and evaluations. Our highly trained physician and employees provide glaucoma and ophthalmology services in a caring environment with an emphasis on patient health and education.

In addition to our main office in Central Austin, we have satellite offices in Dripping Springs, Round Rock, Marble Falls, San Marcos, Temple, and Kyle. More information about our satellite offices, including directions to, can be found on our website.

History

Established in 2002.

In 2002, Dr. Hayhurst founded The Glaucoma Institute of Austin, a clinic dedicated to the special needs of the glaucoma patient. By creating the only clinic of its kind in Central Texas and focusing solely on glaucoma patients, Dr. Hayhurst is better able to care for his patients with glaucoma.

Meet the Business Owner

Dr. Russell Hayhurst A.

Business Owner

Dr. Hayhurst graduated from Pomona College in Claremont, California, with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. He completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and moved to St. Louis to perform research as a pre-​residency fellow in the Department of Ophthalmology at Washington University.

Dr. Hayhurst then returned to Houston to complete his Internship in Pediatrics at Hermann Hospital. After completing his Ophthalmology residency program at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York City, he remained at Mt. Sinai as Academic Chief Resident and Glaucoma Fellow.

He moved to Austin in 1994 and began his medical practice.

Dr. Hayhurst is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Opthalmology and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has been named one of the Best Doctors in America by his peers and is a member of multiple professional organizations.