Positions

Assistant Professor

Ophthalmology
Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine

Residency Program Director

Ophthalmology
Baylor College of Medicine

Addresses

Jamail Specialty Care Center - Alkek Eye Center (Clinic)

1977 Butler Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 798-6100
https://www.bcm.edu/healthcare/care-centers/eye/

Education

MD from West Virginia University School of Medicine

05/2014 - Morgantown, West Virginia United States

Internship at West Virginia University Hospitals

06/2015 - Morgantown, West Virginia United States

Residency at West Virginia University Eye Institute

06/2018 - Morgantown, West Virginia United States

Ophthalmology

Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine

07/2019 - Houston, Texas United States

Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery

Certifications

Texas Medical License

(05/31/2018 - 05/31/2024)

Texas Medical Board

Professional Interests

• Cataracts
• External Disease
• Cornea transplantation
• Secondary intraocular lenses
• Keratoconus
• Fuch's Dystrophy
• Dry eye
• Neurotrophic keratopathy
• Refractive surgery

Professional Statement

Masih Ahmed, MD is an ophthalmologist specializing in LASIK, cataract, and corneal surgery. He completed his residency in Ophthalmology at West Virginia University, where he served as chief resident. He followed this with a fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery at the Cullen Eye Institute at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM).

Dr. Ahmed follows this by staying on faculty at the Cullen Eye Institute at Baylor College of Medicine. His clinical interests include LASIK and cataract surgery, including premium surgery offerings. He also specializes in the treatment of corneal diseases such as dry eye, keratoconus, corneal infections and corneal transplantation. He is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Cornea Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. His research interests include access to care and ophthalmological training intiatives. He has authored several articles and is actively involved in resident/fellow education. Dr. Ahmed serves as the Residency Program Director for Ophthalmology at Baylor. Dr. Ahmed's main goal is to help his patients restore their vision and regain their quality of life.

Selected Publications

• Ahmed, M., Al-Mohtahseb, Z. "Atypical Epithelial Keratitis." Ocular Surfaces Diseases, Disorders, Dysfunctions. 2019 Jul;
• Ahmed M, Lee CS, McMillan B, Jain P, Wiley L, Odom JV, Leys M "Predicting visual function after an ocular bee sting." Int Ophthalmol.. 2019 Jul; Pubmed PMID: 30105490
• Abboud JJ, Whittington A, Ahmed M, Himebaugh JT, Wiley LA, Haffar A, Nguyen J. "Apremilast Use in a Case of Cicatricial Ectropion Secondary to Severe Lamellar Ichthyosis.." Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 May; Pubmed PMID: 29346172
• Ahmed M, Forcina B, Bonsall D. "Quantifying and qualifying the use of topical anesthetics in retinopathy of prematurity examinations.." J AAPOS. 2016 Apr; Pubmed PMID: 26994502

Memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Cornea Society

Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology

Houston Ophthalmological Society

Board Member

Languages

Urdu