Location
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Annette Chang Sims is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, as well as cataract surgery and refractive procedures. She performs a range of advanced glaucoma treatments, including laser trabeculoplasty, micropulse cyclophotocoagulation, microincisional glaucoma surgery, trabeculectomy, and shunt implantation. Her practice also includes comprehensive cataract surgery with premium lens implantation, astigmatism correction, and laser vision correction such as iLASIK and PRK.
Dr. Sims is actively involved in clinical research, investigating new medications for glaucoma, intraocular lenses for spectacle independence, and devices to treat visual symptoms from chronic eye diseases. She holds academic appointments and teaches at local universities.
She provides comprehensive eye care for patients with a variety of eye conditions, including medical eye exams, vision checkups, and refractive surgery evaluations. Dr. Sims welcomes consultations for advanced and refractory glaucoma cases.
Training

Glaucoma
University of South Florida College of Medicine
Fellowship
Internal Medicine Internship
University of South Florida College of Medicine
Residency
Ophthalmology
University of South Florida College of Medicine
Residency
Doctor of Medicine
2002University of South Florida College of Medicine
Medical School
Bachelor of Arts
1997University of Chicago
Undergraduate
Publications & Press
Biaxial Phacoemulsification
Steinert's Cataract surgeryCase report: Ocular zoonotic Onchocerca infection in a resident of Oregon
American Journal of tropical medicine and HygieneCorneo-scleral pocket technique
Advanced IOL Fixation Techniques•2019Corneoscleral Pocket Technique
Advanced IOL Fixation Techniques: Strategies for Compromised or Missing Capsular Support•2019Tecnica Tunel Corneoscleral Invertido/ Pocket de Hoffman
Fixacao E Implantes Secundarios/ Cirurgia de Catarata•2019Corneoscleral Pocket (Hoffman Pocket)
Phacoemulsification and Intraocular Lens Implantation•2017Biaxial Micro-Incision Phacoemulsification
The Digital Manual of Ophthalmic Surgery and Theory•2015Minimally invasive external mini-glaucoma shunt implantation without conjunctival dissection
J Glaucoma•2014Corneoscleral pocket technique used for fixation of subluxed IOL-capsular bag complex
Ocular Surgery News•2013Spontaneous Suprachoroidal Hemorrhage in a Patient with Low Grade DIC
Digital Journal of Ophthalmology•2007
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- FL, OR
- License Numbers
- ME92904, MD27653


