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Meet Dr. Ian Conner
About Me
Dr. Ian Conner is the Division Chief of Glaucoma & Cataract Service and an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh. He specializes in the surgical management of complex glaucoma and cataract cases, including patients with prior eye trauma or surgeries.
As the Chief of Ophthalmology at UPMC Shadyside, he leads a team dedicated to providing personalized care. Dr. Conner also directs the Glaucoma Fellowship and helps train residents and fellows in the latest surgical techniques.
With over 50 conference presentations and 18 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Conner is an active researcher who contributes to the advancement of glaucoma and cataract care.
Training
Glaucoma , Department of Ophthalmology
2012University of Pittsburgh
Fellowship
Department of Ophthalmology
2011University of Cincinnati
ResidencyInternship, Department of Internal Medicine
2008University of Cincinnati
ResidencyPhD in Anatomy and Neurobiology
2007WVU School of Medicine
Masters / PhDMD
2007WVU School of Medicine
Medical SchoolBS in Chemical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, Honors Graduate
1998WVU College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Castle Connolly Top Doctors in Pittsburgh list
2025Castle Connolly
Chief Resident’s Award
2017UPMC Eye Center Chief Resident
Outstanding Clinical Preceptor
2016UPMC Eye Center Third-Year Residents
Award for Excellence in Clinical Precepting
2015University of Pittsburgh SOM
Outstanding Clinical Preceptor
2014UPMC Eye Center Second-Year Residents
Publications & Press
A comprehensive update on the use of optical coherence tomography angiography in glaucoma.
Int Ophthalmol•2023Citicoline Modulates Glaucomatous Neurodegeneration Through Intraocular Pressure-Independent Control.
Neurotherapeutics•2021Diffusion Tensor Imaging of Visual Pathway Abnormalities in Five Glaucoma Animal Models.
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci•2021Sensory integration abilities for balance in glaucoma, a preliminary study.
Sci Rep•2021Teleglaucoma Initiative at a Veterans Affairs Hospital: Pilot Safety Data and Early Experience.
Ophthalmol Glaucoma•2021
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- PA
- License Numbers
- MD441858
