Colin A. McCannel

Colin A. McCannel is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Stein Eye Institute. With clinical expertise in vitreoretinal surgical conditions—including complex retinal detachments, macular holes, epimacular membranes, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD)—he combines advanced surgical practice with innovative research initiatives.

• MD from Mayo Medical School
• Residency & Retina Fellowship at UCLA
• Faculty at Stein Eye Institute since 2008

Research Focus: Outcomes research in retinal surgery, endophthalmitis prevention, and virtual reality (VR) surgical training integration. He pioneered VR into ophthalmology residency and fellowship curricula, revolutionizing skill acquisition.

Article Trends (2022-2025) span AMD management, radiation retinopathy, intraocular lymphoma, and surgical simulation. Keywords include Ophthalmology, Retinal Surgery, and Medical Education, with sub-fields like Anti-VEGF Therapy and Gene Expression Profiling.

Scientific Awards highlight his leadership: multiple American Academy of Ophthalmology honors (2016 Senior Achievement Award), Innovation in Education (2008), and early career fellowships (Heed, Jules Stein). He serves as a core lecturer at the European Vitreoretinal Training School since 2002.

Virtual Reality Initiatives at Stein Eye Institute demonstrate his commitment to surgical education. His work bridges clinical excellence with technological innovation, ensuring trainees master procedures like 27-gauge vitrectomy and McCannel Plaque Stitch techniques.