Dr. Lilangi Ediriwickrema

OphthalmologyOculofacial Surgeon
Irvine, CA

Areas of Expertise

Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Orbital Disease
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Eyelid Drooping and Malposition
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

About Me

Dr. Lilangi Ediriwickrema is a UCI Health ophthalmologist specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery, neuro-ophthalmology, and complex orbital disease. She cares for adults with eyelid concerns, orbital problems, and vision changes related to neurologic conditions, and she works closely with a multidisciplinary team to help patients with thyroid eye disease protect both sight and comfort. Patients value her thoughtful explanations and the way she tailors treatment plans to restore function and appearance.Dr. Ediriwickrema earned her medical degree from the Yale School of Medicine, completed ophthalmology residency at USC (chief resident), and pursued fellowship training in neuro-ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins followed by an ASOPRS-approved oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at UC San Diego. Her interests include translational research on periocular disease biomarkers, and she has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and an Orange County Medical Association Physician of Excellence. She speaks English and Spanish.

Training

  • Neuro-ophthalmology

    Johns Hopkins University, Wilmer Eye Institute

    Fellowship
  • Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS Approved)

    UC San Diego, Shiley Eye Institute

    Fellowship
  • University of Southern California

    Ophthalmology

    University of Southern California

    Residency
  • Yale School of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine

    Yale School of Medicine

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Top Doctor

    Castle Connolly

  • Physician of Excellence

    Orange County Medical Association

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
CA
License Numbers
A131244

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