Masih Ahmed, M.D.
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Positions
- Assistant Professor
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Ophthalmology
Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine
Addresses
- Jamail Specialty Care Center - Alkek Eye Center (Clinic)
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1977 Butler Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 798-6100
https://www.bcm.edu/healthcare/care-centers/eye/
- Baylor Eye Center at Springswoods Village (Clinic)
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2255 E. Mossy Oaks., Suite 300
Spring, TX 77389
United States
Phone: (713) 798-6100
https://www.bcm.edu/healthcare/care-centers/eye/locations
Education
- MD from West Virginia University School of Medicine
- 05/2014 - Morgantown, West Virginia United States
- Internship at West Virginia University Hospitals
- 06/2015 - Morgantown, West Virginia United States
- Residency at West Virginia University Eye Institute
- 06/2018 - Morgantown, West Virginia United States
- Ophthalmology
- Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine
- 07/2019 - Houston, Texas United States
- Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery
Certifications
- Texas Medical License
- (05/31/2018 - 06/30/2020)
- Texas Medical Board
Professional Interests
- Cataracts
- External Disease
- Cornea transplantation
- Secondary intraocular lenses
- Keratoconus
- Fuch's Dystrophy
- Dry eye
- Neurotrophic keratopathy
- Refractive surgery
Professional Statement
Masih Ahmed, MD is an ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and corneal surgery. He completed his residency in Ophthalmology at West Virginia University, where he served as chief resident. He followed this with a fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery at the Cullen Eye Institute at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). He joined the Cornea Section as assistant professor at BCM. His clinical interests include complex and refractive cataract surgery. He also specializes in the treatment of corneal diseases such as dry eye, keratoconus, corneal infections and corneal transplantation. He is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Cornea Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. His research interests include dry eye and corneal transplantation techniques. He has authored several articles and is actively involved in resident/fellow education. Dr. Ahmed's main goal is to help his patients restore their vision and regain their quality of life.Selected Publications
- Ahmed, M., Al-Mohtahseb, Z. "Atypical Epithelial Keratitis." Ocular Surfaces Diseases, Disorders, Dysfunctions. 2019 Jul;
- Ahmed M, Lee CS, McMillan B, Jain P, Wiley L, Odom JV, Leys M "Predicting visual function after an ocular bee sting." Int Ophthalmol.. 2019 Jul; Pubmed PMID: 30105490
- Abboud JJ, Whittington A, Ahmed M, Himebaugh JT, Wiley LA, Haffar A, Nguyen J. "Apremilast Use in a Case of Cicatricial Ectropion Secondary to Severe Lamellar Ichthyosis.." Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 May; Pubmed PMID: 29346172
- Ahmed M, Forcina B, Bonsall D. "Quantifying and qualifying the use of topical anesthetics in retinopathy of prematurity examinations.." J AAPOS. 2016 Apr; Pubmed PMID: 26994502
Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Cornea Society
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