Dr. Ryan Fante
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

Ophthalmology
University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
Residency
Doctor of Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Medical School
Awards & Honors
Resident Excellence Award
2014ASCRS Foundation
Ophthalmology Career Development Award
2013University of Michigan
Alpha Omega Alpha
2009Medical Honor Society
Publications & Press
Bilateral Corneal Abrasions from Airbag Deployment
New England Journal of Medicine•2014Cystoid Macular Edema (Book Chapter)
Essentials of Cataract Surgery, 2nd Ed. (Slack Inc.)•2014Current 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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