Do All People With Diabetes Get Diabetic Retinopathy?
Diabetes is a condition that affects more than just blood sugar levels—it can have significant impacts on your eyes. One of the most serious eye conditions associated with diabetes is diabetic…
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Dr. Harris Ahmed is an Ivy League–trained vitreoretinal surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and surgical management of complex retinal diseases. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Loma Linda University and has a strong background in public health and health policy.
Dr. Ahmed also specializes in advanced retinal surgery, vitreous floater evaluation and removal procedures, and complex secondary lens surgery, including scleral-fixated IOL placement and complex IOL bag rescue procedures, providing advanced care for patients with challenging retinal and lens conditions.
He is a national leader in physician advocacy, holding roles with organizations such as the AMA, AOA, and AOCOOHNS, with a focus on healthcare access, physician workforce distribution, and medical education. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and served on the Board of Trustees for the California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.
Dr. Ahmed speaks English, Urdu and Punjabi.
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Diabetes is a condition that affects more than just blood sugar levels—it can have significant impacts on your eyes. One of the most serious eye conditions associated with diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, a disease that damages the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. But does having diabetes mean you are destined to […]
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