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Byron Lam, MD, Ophthalmology, Miami, FL

ByronLLamMD

Ophthalmology Miami, FL

Neuro-Ophthalmology, Retinal Disease

Professor, Ophthalmology, University of Miami School of Medicine

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  • Office

    900 NW 17th St
    # M851
    Miami, FL 33136
    Phone+1 305-326-6031
    Fax+1 305-243-8470

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoFellowship, Electrophysiology, Hereditary Retinal Disease, 1992 - 1992
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology, 1991 - 1991
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Ophthalmology, 1987 - 1990
  • Swedish Hospital
    Swedish HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1986 - 1987
  • Boston University School of Medicine
    Boston University School of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1991 - 2026
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 1991 - 1996
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1986 - 1993
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1987 - 1992
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Longitudinal Associations Between Visual Impairment and Cognitive Functioning  
    Byron Lam, MD, JAMA
  • Effect of Oral Valproic Acid vs Placebo for Vision Loss in Patients with Autosomal Dominant Retinitis Pigmentosa  
    David G Birch, Michael P Teske, Richard G Weleber, Robert Lindblad, Byron L Lam, Judith Warner, Gary Edd Fish, Neal L Sklaver, Mark E Pennesi, John Heckenlively, Paul ..., JAMA

Press Mentions

  • Five Gene Therapy Trial Readouts to Watch in the First Half of 2023
    Five Gene Therapy Trial Readouts to Watch in the First Half of 2023January 20th, 2023
  • Approvability of GenSight’s Gene Therapy for a Rare Eye Disease Premature to Judge Based on Existing Phase III Results
    Approvability of GenSight’s Gene Therapy for a Rare Eye Disease Premature to Judge Based on Existing Phase III ResultsFebruary 5th, 2021
  • Gene Therapy in One Eye Improves Vision in Both Eyes
    Gene Therapy in One Eye Improves Vision in Both EyesDecember 11th, 2020
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