Dr. Ryan Fante

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Santa Barbara, CA
Elite Training

Areas of Expertise

Pterygium Surgery
Intravitreal Injections
Laser Eye Procedures
Glaucoma Management

Meet Dr. Ryan Fante

About Me

Dr. Ryan Fante is a comprehensive ophthalmologist at Sansum Clinic’s Elings Eye Center in Santa Barbara. He provides medical and surgical care across the spectrum of general eye conditions, with particular focus on cataract surgery, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. In the clinic he also performs intravitreal injections and office-based laser procedures, and he offers pterygium surgery when needed. Patients describe his style as clear, calm, and practical—he takes time to explain findings and next steps so people can make confident decisions.Dr. Fante earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine, completed internship at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, and ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center before joining Sansum Clinic in 2014. He is active in professional societies and education and has published work ranging from diabetic retinopathy management to case reports in leading journals.

Training

  • University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center

    Ophthalmology

    University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center

    Residency
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine

    University of Colorado School of Medicine

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Resident Excellence Award

    2014

    ASCRS Foundation

  • Ophthalmology Career Development Award

    2013

    University of Michigan

  • Alpha Omega Alpha

    2009

    Medical Honor Society

Publications & Press

  • Bilateral Corneal Abrasions from Airbag Deployment

    New England Journal of Medicine2014
  • Cystoid Macular Edema (Book Chapter)

    Essentials of Cataract Surgery, 2nd Ed. (Slack Inc.)2014
  • Current and Future Management of Diabetic Retinopathy: A Personalized Evidence-Based Approach

    Diabetes Management2013

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
CA
License Numbers
A128596

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