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Dr. Ryan Fante

Ophthalmology

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Dr. Ryan Fante

Ophthalmology

Santa Barbara, CA

Areas of Expertise

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

    ASCRS Foundation
    2014
  • Ophthalmology Career Development Award

    University of Michigan
    2013
  • Alpha Omega Alpha

    Medical Honor Society
    2009

Publications, Presentations & Press

  • Bilateral Corneal Abrasions from Airbag Deployment
    New England Journal of Medicine
    2014
  • 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 Management
    2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • Licensed In:
    CA
  • License Numbers:
    A128596

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