Dr. Omar Abbasi
Location
Areas of Expertise
Meet Dr. Omar Abbasi
About Me
Dr. Omar Abbasi is a glaucoma specialist who provides comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for glaucoma. He has extensive experience with advanced laser and surgical techniques, including argon and selective laser trabeculoplasty (ALT and SLT), endocyclophotocoagulation (ECP), trabeculectomies, and the placement of ExPRESS mini-shunts and glaucoma drainage implants.
Dr. Abbasi completed his ophthalmology residency at the Kresge Eye Institute, where he served as chief resident, and then pursued a fellowship in glaucoma and anterior segment surgery at the Washington University Eye Center. In addition to glaucoma, he offers general eye care and consultations for a range of conditions such as cataracts, dry eyes, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
Training
Glaucoma and Anterior Segment Surgery
2011Washington University Eye Center - Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
2010Kresge Eye Institute
ResidencyInternship
2007Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center
Residency
Medicine
2006University of Michigan
Medical SchoolBiology and Psychology/Cognitive Sciences
2001University of Michigan
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Marius Juzych Golden Apple Award: Best Resident Teacher
2010Kresge Eye Institute
David Barsky Prize: Best Resident Paper
2010Kresge Eye Institute
Chief Resident
2010Kresge Eye Institute
Phi Beta Kappa
2000University of Michigan
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
1999University of Michigan
Golden Key Honor Society
1998University of Michigan
Publications & Press
Common Medications That May Be Toxic to the Retina
http://www.revophth.com/content/d/glaucoma_management/d/1214/p/22873/c/22893/•2009Femtosecond laser–assisted posterior lamellar keratoplasty : Initial studies of surgical technique in eye bank eyes
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0161642004011285•2004
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- PA
- License Numbers
- MD443938


