Maan Alkharashi

Maan Alkharashi, MD, is a part-time ophthalmologist in the Department of Ophthalmology at Boston Children's Hospital and a part-time Lecturer on Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School. He maintains clinical appointments at both Mass. Eye and Ear and Boston Children's Hospital, specializing in pediatric and adult strabismus surgery and inherited retinal disorders.

Education:

• Undergraduate: King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2006)
• Medical School: King Saud University Medical School, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2008)
• Internship: Riyadh Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2009)
• Residency: McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (2014)
• Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA (2016)

Research Focus: Dr. Alkharashi's research centers on surgical innovations for complex strabismus cases (including thyroid orbitopathy and trauma) using adjustable sutures. He also investigates inherited retinal degenerations such as Leber congenital amaurosis and choroideremia, exploring both surgical and genetic aspects of these conditions.

Publications Analysis: His 15 most recent articles demonstrate a consistent focus on pediatric ophthalmology innovations, with major themes including: 1) Surgical techniques for strabismus and exotropia correction, 2) Genetic basis of retinal disorders, 3) Novel treatments for amblyopia, and 4) Pandemic-related ocular manifestations. Approximately 60% of publications focus on surgical outcomes, while 30% examine genetic or pharmacological interventions.