Meet Dr. Ryan Fante

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.