The Rand Eye Institute was founded on the year 1979 in 1979 by William J. Rand, M.D., as a small, private practice Rand Eye Institute has grown to become Rand Eye Institute has grown to become one of the most comprehensive eye-care and surgical centers across the nation. It has three floors, which include an in-house surgical pavilion, an experienced staff of over 100 health professionals, and an experienced team of board-certified doctors.