Clement K. Chan

Clement K. Chan, MD, is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the School of Medicine, Loma Linda University. His career spans decades of clinical and research contributions to retinal diseases, with expertise in age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, and vitreoretinal surgical techniques.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Loma Linda University, 1980
• Bachelor of Science (BS), Pacific Union College, 1977

Dr. Chan's research focuses on AMD, intraocular lens dislocation, and novel therapies like anti-VEGF agents and bioengineered retinal implants. His recent work includes clinical trials on faricimab and genetic risk profiling for AMD complications.

From 2021–2024, his publications highlight advancements in anti-VEGF therapy, bioengineered retinal implants, and genetic biomarkers for AMD progression. Key subfields include vitreomacular traction, diabetic macular edema, and scleral tissue imaging.

His clinical practice and research integrate surgical innovation, such as pneumatic vitreolysis and prophylactic ranibizumab, to address retinal pathologies. Dr. Chan has authored numerous chapters on dislocated intraocular lenses and endophthalmitis management.