Igor Bussel

Igor Bussel, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine. His clinical and research activities focus on glaucoma surgery, particularly minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), and advancements in imaging technologies for disease diagnosis and progression monitoring.

Dr. Bussel’s research interests include optimizing surgical techniques for glaucoma management, evaluating longitudinal glaucoma progression, and investigating retinal toxicity from medications like hydroxychloroquine. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles on trabeculectomy outcomes, optical coherence tomography (OCT) applications, and MIGS safety and efficacy in resource-limited settings.

His work also extends to surgical training methodologies, with studies evaluating learning curves and ex vivo training systems for microincisional glaucoma surgery. Dr. Bussel has contributed to consensus statements on trabeculectomy guidelines and comparative analyses of surgical approaches like trabecular bypass stenting versus ab-interno procedures.

Notably, his research bridges clinical practice and global health, addressing disparities in access to glaucoma care and preventive services among diverse patient populations. His scholarship emphasizes evidence-based strategies to improve surgical outcomes and reduce complications in glaucoma management.