Wuqaas M. Munir

Wuqaas M. Munir, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He holds multiple leadership positions including Chief of Ophthalmology at the Baltimore VA Medical Center, Director of the Refractive Surgery Service, and Cornea Fellowship Director. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor and Cornea Service Director at Boston University School of Medicine for eight years.

Education:

• B.S.E., University of Pennsylvania (Summa Cum Laude, 1997)
• M.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2001)
• Residency in Ophthalmology, University of Illinois at Chicago (2002-2005)
• Fellowship in Cornea/Refractive Surgery, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (2005-2006)

Research Focus: Dr. Munir specializes in corneal transplantation (DMEK/DSEK), complex cataract surgery, refractive surgery (LASIK), and ocular imaging. His work integrates artificial intelligence for keratoconus detection, sociomedical factors in eye banking, and surgical outcomes research. He maintains strong interests in medical education as Associate Residency Program Director.

Publication Trends (2024-2025): Recent articles demonstrate significant emphasis on AI applications in corneal disease diagnostics, health disparities in diabetic eye care, computational analysis of real-world ophthalmic datasets, and pharmacological safety profiles of glaucoma medications. Machine learning approaches feature prominently across his latest research.

Clinical & Training Roles: As Cornea Fellowship Director and Residency Program Associate Director, Dr. Munir oversees surgical training programs. He maintains active clinical practice in advanced cataract and corneal surgeries at the University of Maryland Medical System and Baltimore VA.