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Dr. Masih Ahmed
Ophthalmology
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Dr. Masih Ahmed
Ophthalmology
Houston, TX
Areas of Expertise
External Disease
Cornea Transplantation
Secondary Intraocular Lenses
Fuchs Dystrophy
About Me
Masih Ahmed, MD, is a cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery specialist at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine. He performs advanced cataract surgery — including premium lens options — and offers LASIK and other vision-correcting procedures. Dr. Ahmed also treats the full spectrum of corneal disease, from dry eye and keratoconus to neurotrophic keratopathy, corneal infections, and corneal transplantation. His care is collaborative and results-focused, with special attention to comfort, clear expectations, and helping patients return to the activities they love.
A committed educator and researcher, Dr. Ahmed serves as Residency Program Director for Ophthalmology at Baylor. He completed ophthalmology residency at West Virginia University, where he was chief resident, followed by fellowship training in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery at Baylor. He remains active in clinical research and professional societies and believes that thoughtful counseling and meticulous surgical technique are the keys to excellent outcomes.
Training
Cornea, External Disease and Refractive SurgeryBaylor College of MedicineFellowship2019- OphthalmologyWest Virginia University Eye InstituteResidency2018
MDWest Virginia University School of MedicineMedical School2014
Publications, Presentations & Press
- County-level analysis of eye exam access and utilization in the United StatesOphthalmic Epidemiology2023
- Predicting visual function after an ocular bee stingInternational Ophthalmology2019
- Apremilast Use in a Case of Cicatricial Ectropion Secondary to Severe Lamellar IchthyosisOphthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery2018
- Quantifying and qualifying the use of topical anesthetics in retinopathy of prematurity examinationsJournal of AAPOS2016
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:TX, WV
- License Numbers:R6956, WV27176


