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Dr. Lilangi Ediriwickrema
Ophthalmology – Oculofacial Surgeon
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Dr. Lilangi Ediriwickrema
Ophthalmology – Oculofacial 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-ophthalmologyJohns Hopkins University, Wilmer Eye InstituteFellowship
- Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS Approved)UC San Diego, Shiley Eye InstituteFellowship
OphthalmologyUniversity of Southern CaliforniaResidency
Doctor of MedicineYale School of MedicineMedical School
Awards & Honors
Top Doctor
Castle ConnollyPhysician of Excellence
Orange County Medical Association
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:CA
- License Numbers:A131244


