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Arjan Hura, MD
Arjan Hura, MD

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Arjan Hura, M.D. is a board-certified and fellowship-trained refractive, cataract, and anterior segment surgeon at the Maloney-Shamie-Hura Vision Institute in Los Angeles, CA. He is passionate about providing the highest possible medical and surgical vision care to his patients and is committed to the American Academy of Ophthalmology‘s mission of protecting sight and empowering lives. His research and clinical interests include working with the latest cutting-edge technology to constantly try to improve patient outcomes and advance ophthalmology as a profession. He is actively involved with advocacy efforts to put patients first at the local, state, and national levels.

During his time in medical school, Arjan served as Co-Class President for four years and collaborated with the College of Medicine administration and his fellow classmates to implement a wide spread of positive changes that involved the medical school curriculum, interactions with industry, and safety on campus. He was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, worked as a NIH-funded summer research fellow at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and was involved in the medical school’s Neuroscience Scholars Program. Upon graduation, he received the Alumni Award, an honor selected by his medical school class for conceiving and implementing programs for the benefit of the entire student body during medical school.

During residency, Arjan had the privilege of training at the University of Cincinnati and under many world-renowned ophthalmologists at the Cincinnati Eye Institute, including Robert Osher, MD, Karl Golnik, MD, Edward Holland, MD, James Augsburger, MD, and Christopher Riemann, MD. He was involved in a number of clinical research studies and investigator initiated trials, presented every year at the national ARVO and ASCRS meetings, received a National Eye Institute (NEI) travel grant, was twice awarded Best Paper of Session (BPOS) at ASCRS 2019 and 2022, and was recognized as having one of the top three BPOS in the Cornea subsection at ASCRS 2019. During his chief year, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society, received a Graduate Medical Trainee Award of Excellence on Doctors’ Day 2021, was a recipient of an ASCRS 2021 Resident Excellence Award, and was awarded the 2021 International Resident Leadership Award by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. On graduation, he was awarded the Alan and Karen Zalta Resident Research award for his research work in residency.

After residency, Arjan pursued a highly coveted sub-specialized fellowship, widely considered to be the best of its kind in the country, focusing on advanced refractive, cataract, and anterior segment surgery under world renowned surgeons, William Wiley, MD and Shamik Bafna, MD at the Cleveland Eye Clinic and Clear Choice Custom LASIK Center. During his time in Cleveland, he trained in the use of the latest cutting-edge vision correction technologies, was certified as the youngest EVO ICL surgeon in the state of Ohio, and was involved in numerous FDA clinical device trials for emerging novel therapeutics. He performed the most SMILE laser vision correction surgeries out of any fellow in the country and in total performed thousands of refractive cataract surgeries as well as SMILE, LASIK, and PRK laser vision correction procedures.

During his spare time in residency and fellowship, Arjan travelled across the country to observe different surgical techniques and hear perspectives from top refractive, cataract, and anterior segment surgeons. A supporter of global ophthalmology, he had the honor of serving in El Salvador on a mission trip with other surgeons from around the country to screen and treat corneal and external diseases in underserved areas.

Passionate about patient advocacy, he attended the AAO Mid-Year Forum during all four years of ophthalmology residency and fellowship, founded the Young Ophthalmology (YO) state section for the Ohio Ophthalmological Society (OOS), and served as an OOS resident board member. He currently serves on the AAO’s YO Advocacy Subcommittee as well as on the ASCRS Government Relations Committee.

Arjan has received numerous awards in clinical practice and has been recognized by various institutions, including: receiving the AAO Secretariat Award, being featured in Season Three of Rising Eye Stars, being named One To Watch, a Castle Connolly Rising Star, a Super Doctors Southern California Rising Star, a Los Angeles Top Doctor, and being listed on The Ophthalmologist’s Rising Star Power List.

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EDUCATION

Sycamore High School (2008)

The Ohio State University (2012): B.S. Biology, B.A. Spanish

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2013): M.S. Physiology

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2017): M.D. Doctor of Medicine

Riverside Methodist Hospital (2018): Transitional Year Internship

University of Cincinnati (2021): Ophthalmology Residency

Cleveland Eye Clinic/Clear Choice Custom LASIK Center (2022): Refractive, Cataract, & Anterior Segment Surgery Fellowship

Additional Education

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (April 2018): Clinical Observership Program | Retina & Ocular Oncology Services

The Ming Chen Foundation (June 2021): Clinical Observership Program | Refractive, Cataract, & Anterior Segment Surgery

Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital (October 2023): Phacoemulsification Course | Advanced Cataract Surgery

Instituto Zaldivar (November 2024): ICL Course | Advanced EVO ICL Surgery

RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, & MEDIA

Publications

Book chapters

  • Osher, R.H., Barrett, G.D., Buratto, L., Hura, A. (2022). Managing Complications During Cataract Surgery. In: Alió, J.L., Dick, H.B., Osher, R.H. (eds) Cataract Surgery: Advanced Techniques for Complex and Complicated Cases. Essentials in Ophthalmology. Springer, Cham. August 2022: 437-537. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94530-5_37

 

Peer reviewed publications

  • Hura A, Mizrahi M, Eluvathingal C, Quinlan J, Neel R, Riemann C. Intraoperative Electromyogram Analysis of Postural Musculature with Three-Dimensional Screen Display Versus Operating Microscope in Ophthalmic Surgery: A Clinical Methods Study. Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging Retina. September 2024. https://journals.healio.com/doi/10.3928/23258160-20240624-02
  • Moshirfar, M., Zhang, S., Pandya, S., Murri, M., Hura, A., Zhu, D., Mehta, JoJ., Liu, YC., Ganesh, S., Kim, G. Central corneal distortion after small-incision lenticule extraction. Journal Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. November 2023. https://journals.lww.com/jcrs/abstract/2023/11000/central_corneal_distortion_after_small_incision.16.aspx
  • Sorab P, Hura, A, Ortiz A, Giuliari G. Migratory orbital inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. December 23rd, 2021. https://www.canadianjournalofophthalmology.ca/article/S0008-4182(21)00418-X/fulltext
  • Hura A, Jee K, Wiley W. Use of Adjustable Intraocular Lens After Cataract Surgery in a Patient With Post-LASIK Ectasia Stabilized With CXL. Journal of Refractive Surgery Case Reports. June 1st, 2021. https://journals.healio.com/doi/10.3928/jrscr-20210412-01
  • Hura A, Epitropoulos A, Czyz C, Rosenberg E. Visible Meibomian Gland Structure Increases After Vectored Thermal Pulsation Treatment in Dry Eye Disease Patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. Clinical Ophthalmology. December 7th, 2020. https://www.dovepress.com/visible-meibomian-gland-structure-increases-after-vectored-thermal-pul-peer-reviewed-article-OPTH
  • Hura A, Osher R, Henson, G. Preoperative upper lid skin tear: a rare and unique complication of retrobulbar anesthesia before cataract surgery. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Online Case Reports. February 25th, 2020. https://journals.lww.com/jcro/Fulltext/2020/04000/Preoperative_upper_lid_skin_tear__a_rare_and.7.aspx
  • Hura A, Osher R. Comparing the Zeiss Callisto Eye and the Alcon Verion Image Guided System toric lens alignment technologies. Journal of Refractive Surgery. July 1st, 2017.
  • Smith D, Hossain M, Hura A, Huang G, McConnell K, Ishman L, Amin R. Acute Phase Reactants and Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines Have Opposing Effects on Pulse Transit Time in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Sleep. April 1st, 2017.
  • Lee T, Somarathna M, Hura A, Wang Y, Campos B, Arend L, Munda R, Roy-Chaudhury P. Natural History of Venous Morphologic Changes in Dialysis Access Stenosis. Journal of Vascular Access. 2014 Jul-Aug; 15(4):298-305.

 

Non-peer reviewed publications

  • Hura, A. Paving the Way for Robotic Cataract Surgery. The Ophthalmologist. September 9th, 2024. https://theophthalmologist.com/subspecialties/paving-the-way-for-robotic-cataract-surgery
  • DeCourcey, M., Wiley, W., Bafna, S., Hura, A., Jee, K., Augustine, J. Cap-to-Flap as a SMILE Enhancement Technique. CRST. November/December 2023. https://crstoday.com/articles/nov-dec-2023/cap-to-flap-as-a-smile-enhancement-technique
  • Stodola, E., Parkhurst, G., Hura, A., Lin, A. Expanding experience with the EVO ICL. ASCRS EYEWORLD. December 2023. https://www.eyeworld.org/2023/expanding-experience-with-the-evo-icl/
  • Hura A. AR/VR and the Future of Ophthalmology. CRST Today. September 2023. https://crstoday.com/articles/sept-2023/ar-vr-and-the-future-of-ophthalmology
  • Hunter, L., Hura, A., Wiley, W. Lessons on Clear Lens Extraction. Review of Ophthalmology. August 2023. https://www.reviewofophthalmology.com/article/lessons-on-clear-lens-extraction
  • Hura A. Finding The Right Culture & Professional Fit. Ophthalmology Business Minute. July 2023. https://www.ophthalmologybusinessminute.com/finding-the-right-culture-professional-fit/
  • Venkateswaran N., Hura A., Mueller, B. Clinical Pearls: Steps To Learning New Procedures. Eyes On Eyecare Ophthalmology. June 2023. https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/learning-new-surgical-techniques-through-mentorship/
  • Venkateswaran N., Hura A., Mueller, B. Building A Patient Base In Refractive Surgery. Eyes On Eyecare Ophthalmology. June 2023. https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/learning-new-surgical-techniques-through-mentorship/
  • Venkateswaran N., Hura A., Mueller, B. Building Patient Trust Through Communication. Eyes On Eyecare Ophthalmology. June 2023. https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/learning-new-surgical-techniques-through-mentorship/
  • Venkateswaran N., Hura A., Mueller, B. Learning New Surgical Techniques Through Mentorship. Eyes On Eyecare Ophthalmology. June 2023. https://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/learning-new-surgical-techniques-through-mentorship/
  • Jalkiewicz J., Hura A., Schallhorn J., Houser K., Nattis, A. Meet Ophthalmic Imaging’s Power Couple. Ophthalmology Management. June 2023. https://www.ophthalmologymanagement.com/issues/2023/june-2023/meet-ophthalmic-imaging-8217;s-power-couple
  • Pilla L., Hura A., Parkhurst G., Fosmire J., Logan D., Solomon, J. A new lens on myopia correction. Ophthalmic Professional. May 2023. https://www.ophthalmicprofessional.com/issues/2023/may-june-2023/a-new-lens-on-myopia-correction
  • Hura A. Alternative Options – When and Why?: LASIK and PRK. CRST Today. February 2023. https://crstoday.com/articles/feb-2023/alternative-options-when-and-why
  • Hura A. 3D Heads-Up Display Technology. Ophthalmology Management. February 2023. https://www.ophthalmologymanagement.com/issues/2023/february-2023/incorporate-cataract-surgery-technology
  • Hillman L., Hura A., Reinstein D., Shamie N., Trattler W. Word on the street about epithelial mapping. ASCRS EYEWORLD. December 2022. https://www.eyeworld.org/2022/word-on-the-street-about-epithelial-mapping/
  • Hura A., Yoo S. Getting Involved With Research. CRST, RT, GT, ME. https://assets.bmctoday.net/retinatoday/pdfs/1222_us.pdf
  • Hura A., Riemann C. Pearls From The Deep: 3D Visualization System Surgery – Objective Ergonomics. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today. https://crstoday.com/articles/2022-july/pearls-from-the-deep-3d-visualization-system-surgery-objective-ergonomics
  • Fram, N., Hummel, C., Hura, A., Khan, S., Nanavaty, M., Wörtz, G. When Money Is No Object. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today. https://crstoday.com/articles/2022-july/when-money-is-no-object/
  • Barsam, A., Hura, A., Shamie, N., Sallet, G., Schmickler, S., Stonecipher, K, Williamson, B, Wong, S. Navigating Through the Noise. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today. https://crstoday.com/articles/2022-july/navigating-through-the-noise/
  • Alfonso, J., Brissette, A., Hura, A., Bafna, S., Kretz, F., Mueller, B. Talking to Patients About Specific Refractive Goals. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today. https://crstoday.com/articles/2022-july/talking-to-patients-about-specific-refractive-goals/
  • Weinstock R., Hura A., Watson C., Moarefi AM, Wiley W. Roundtable: Challenging the Dogma of Fellowship Training. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today. https://crstoday.com/articles/may-2022/roundtable-challenging-the-dogma-of-fellowship-training/
  • Hura A. The Ming Chen Foundation Scholarship: A Clinical and Cultural Curriculum. MillennialEYE. March/April 2022. https://millennialeye.com/articles/mar-apr-22/the-ming-chen-foundation-scholarship-a-clinical-and-cultural-curriculum/
  • Hura A., Augustine J., Bafna S., Wiley W. CXL for Keratoconus: An Update: Current research into the safety and efficacy of an epithelium-on approach. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today. https://crstoday.com/articles/apr-2022/cxl-for-keratoconus-an-update/
  • Vaidya N., Majmudar P., Hura A., Wiley W., Doane J., Hatch K., Stodulka P. Residual Myopia After SMILE: What are the options for a refractive enhancement? Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today Europe. https://crstodayeurope.com/articles/april-2022/residual-myopia-after-smile/
  • Nattis A., Hura A., Wiley W., Rosenberg E. Fluctuating Vision After Cataract Surgery: Can a non-surgical option resolve the blur? Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today. https://crstoday.com/articles/mar-2022/fluctuating-vision-after-cataract-surgery/
  • Charters L. Reviewed by: Hura A. Dispelling myths about refractive lens exchange. Ophthalmology times. September 7th, 2020. https://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/view/dispelling-myths-refractive-lens-exchange
  • Hura A, Epitropoulos A. Dry eye as a comorbidity. Ophthalmology Management. June 1st, 2020. https://www.ophthalmologymanagement.com/issues/2020/june-2020/dry-eye-as-a-comorbidity
  • Epitropoulos A, Hura A. Exploring the reversibility of meibomian gland atrophy. Ophthalmology Times. April 15th, 2019. https://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/dry-eye/exploring-reversibility-meibomian-gland-atrophy.
  • Epitropoulos A, Hura A. Reversibility of meibomian gland atrophy by thermal pulsation therapy. Ophthalmology Times Europe. December 1st, 2018. Vol. 14, No.10, 35-36, 38. http://europe.ophthalmologytimes.com/sites/default/files/legacy/mm/digital/media/ote1218_ezine.pdf.
  • Epitropoulos A, Hura A. Exploring the reversibility of meibomian gland atrophy. Ophthalmology Times. November 1st, 2018. Vol. 43, No.18, 22-23. http://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/sites/default/files/legacy/mm/digital/media/OT110118_ezine.pdf
  • Hura A, Golnik K. Oculomasticatory Myorhythmia. American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeWiki. July 2016. http://eyewiki.org/Oculomasticatory_Myorythmia. August 5th, 2016.
Abstracts
  • Hura A. Use of New Nomogram Creation Software for Retrospective Analysis of 500 Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) Cases Over Twelve Months. May 7th, 2023. ASCRS, San Diego, CA.
  • Hura A., Jee K, Wiley W, Ahmad A. Acrylic-acrylic piggyback IOL implantation during cataract surgery: visual outcomes, refractive error, and IOL status. April 24th, 2022. ASCRS, Washington D.C.
  • Hura A., Wiley W, Bafna S. Refractive lens exchange: assessment of post-operative posterior segment complications in myopes and hyperopes over 10 years. April 25th, 2022. ASCRS, Washington D.C.
  • Bafna S., Hura A., Wiley W. Non-Diffractive Extended Depth of Focus IOL Implantation in Post-Refractive Surgery Patients: Assessment of Visual Outcomes. April 24th, 2022. ASCRS, Washington D.C.
  • Bafna S., Hura A., Wiley W. Extended Depth of Focus Monofocal IOL after Cataract Surgery in Post-Refractive Surgery Patients: An Assessment of Visual Outcomes. April 24th, 2022. ASCRS, Washington D.C.
  • Wiley W., Lau, G., Karpuk K., Bafna S., Hura, A. Rotational Stability of Aberration-Neutral Hydrophobic Toric IOL with Enhanced Delivery Characteristics. April 23rd, 2022. ASCRS, Washington D.C.
  • Hura A, Riemann C. Intraoperative Electromyogram Analysis of Postural Musculature with 3D Heads-Up Display Vs. Traditional Operating Microscope in Ophthalmic Surgery. July 26th, 2021. ASCRS, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Hura A, Kezirian G. Prevalence of Refractive Lens Exchange in Ophthalmologists Who Perform Refractive Surgery. May 16th, 2020. ASCRS, Boston, MA. Virtual Meeting due to COVID-19.
  • Hura A, Epitropoulos A, Czyz C, Blackie C. Visible Meibomian Gland Structure Increases after Vectored Thermal Pulsation Treatment in Dry Eye Patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. May 6, 2019. ASCRS, San Diego, CA. https://ascrs.confex.com/ascrs/19am/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/52382. 
  • Hura A, Epitropoulos A, Czyz C, Blackie C, Davis T. The potential effect of LipiFlow on meibomian gland structure: a preliminary analysis utilizing Dynamic Meibomian Imaging. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. July 2018, Vol. 59, 935. https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2694239.
  • Roy-Chaudhury P, Safdar N, Mistry M, Wang Y, Hura A, Lee T, Cornea V, Campos B. Vascular Segment Calcification in a Mouse Model of Arteriovenous Stenosis. November 2011 American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week, Philadelphia, PA.
Research Presentations
  • Hura A., Wiley W, Bafna S. Refractive lens exchange: assessment of post-operative posterior segment complications in myopes and hyperopes over 10 years. April 25th, 2022. ASCRS, Washington D.C
  • Hura A., Jee K, Wiley W, Ahmad A. Acrylic-acrylic piggyback IOL implantation during cataract surgery: visual outcomes, refractive error, and IOL status. April 24th, 2022. ASCRS, Washington D.C.
  • Hura A, Mizrahi M, Eluvathingal C, Quinlan J, Neel R, Riemann C. 3D Visualization System Surgery: Objective Ergonomics. February 7th, 2022. Caribbean Eye Meeting, San Juan, PR.
  • Hura A, Riemann C. Intraoperative Electromyogram Analysis of Postural Musculature with 3D Heads-Up Display Vs. Traditional Operating Microscope in Ophthalmic Surgery. July 26th, 2021. ASCRS, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Hura A., Kezirian G. Prevalence of Refractive Lens Exchange in Ophthalmologists Who Perform Refractive Surgery. May 16th, 2020. ASCRS Virtual Meeting, Boston, MA.
  • Hura A., Kezirian G. Prevalence of Refractive Lens Exchange in Ophthalmologists Who Perform Refractive Surgery. April 18th, 2020. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 25th Annual Ophthalmology Conference and Research Symposium. Zoom. Cincinnati, OH.
  • Hura A., Riemann C. Enhanced Visualization of the Posterior Segment Utilizing Eulerian Video Magnification: An Exploratory Study. May 11, 2019. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 24th Annual Ophthalmology Conference and Research Symposium. Rieveschel Auditorium, Vontz Center Building. Cincinnati, OH.
  • Hura A., Epitropoulos A. Visible Meibomian Gland Structure Increases after Vectored Thermal Pulsation Treatment in Dry Eye Patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. May 11th, 2019. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 24th Annual Ophthalmology Conference and Research Symposium. Rieveschel Auditorium, Vontz Center Building. Cincinnati, OH.
  • Hura A., Epitropoulos A. Visible Meibomian Gland Structure Increases after Vectored Thermal Pulsation Treatment in Dry Eye Patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. May 6th, 2019. ASCRS, San Diego, CA.
  • Hura A., Epitropoulos A. The potential increase in visible meibomian gland structure post-LipiFlow treatment. May 23rd, 2018. OhioHealth Research Day, Columbus, OH.
  • Hura A., Epitropoulos A. The potential increase in visible meibomian gland structure post-LipiFlow treatment. April 29, 2018. Cornea Society/Vista Dinner 2018, Honolulu, HI.
Other Presentations
  • Hura A. ICL Insertion and Removal…Easy, Right? October 18th, 2024. Section VIII: Video-Based Master Complication Management. Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day. AAO 2024.
  • Hura A. Ergonomics & You: Clinic & OR Modifications For Every Ophthalmologist. PANOPHTHALMOLOGICA 2024. October 10th, 2024. Virtual.
  • Hura A. It can waver and fight. July 12th, 2024. AECOS Deer Valley. Deer Valley, UT.
  • Hura A. Twenty-five Percent. May 22nd, 2024. University of Cincinnati Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds. Zoom.
  • Hura A. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Showcase. April 20th, 2024. YMDC Live 2024. Austin, TX.
  • Hura A. The Growth of LAL Technology. March 24th, 2024. The Outliers Meeting 2024. Miami, FL.
  • Hura A. Cataract Surgery Options for the Irregular Cornea. February 18th, 2024. Telling It Like It Is Meeting 2024. Tampa, FL.
  • Hura A. Unsatisfied Desire. February 17th, 2024. Telling It Like It Is Meeting 2024. Tampa, FL.
  • Hura A. An appealance. February 3rd, 2024. Caribbean Eye Meeting 2024. Cancun, Mexico.
  • Hura A. Ergonomics & You: Clinic & OR Modifications For Every Ophthalmologist. SYM-24. November 5th, 2023. American Academy of Ophthalmology 2023. San Francisco, CA.
  • Hura A. The Current & Future State of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. October 16th, 2023. RMI-SBOS Symposium. Manhattan Beach, CA.
  • Hura A. The End Of A Thought. July 14th, 2023. AECOS Deer Valley. Deer Valley, UT.
  • Hura A. Use of New Nomogram Creation Software for Retrospective Analysis of 500 Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) Cases Over Twelve Months. May 7th, 2023. ASCRS, San Diego, CA.
  • Hura A. Decoding The IOL Dilemma. Controversies in Modern Eye Care. April 30th, 2023. Los Angeles, CA.
  • Hura A. On The Tightrope: The Art Of Refractive Surgery. Rising Stars In Ophthalmology. April 11th, 2023.
  • Hura A. April 1st, 2023. Outliers Meeting. Los Angeles, CA.
  • Hura A, Gants I. Leveraging Positive Patient Experiences to Attract New Patients to Your Practice. March 25th, 2023. YMDC Live. Austin, TX.
  • Hura A. Keen-Edged Blade. March 1st, 2023. AECOS Aspen. Aspen, CO.
  • Hura A. Managing The Unhappy Refractive Surgery Patient. February 17th, 2023. Telling It Like It Is. Tampa, FL.
  • Hura A. Getting Started With MIGS. February 16th, 2023. Telling It Like It Is. Tampa, FL.
  • Hura A. Jumping The Refractive Surgery Shark. February 5th, 2023. Caribbean Eye Meeting. Cabos San Lucas, Mexico.
  • Hura A. YO Report. Secretariat for Federal Affairs Committee Agenda. January 21st, 2023. Washington, DC.
  • Hura A. Light Adjustable Lens. SYM15 – Hot Topics 2022. October 1st, 2022. AAO. Chicago, IL.
  • Hura A. Engaging YOs in Advocacy. October 1st, 2022. Society Presidents-Elect Meeting. AAO. Chicago, IL.
  • Hura A.. On The Brink Of Disaster: Suction Break! July 10th, 2022. AECOS Summer Symposium. Deer Valley, UT.
  • Hura A., Bafna S., Wiley W. Lens, Cornea, and Pharmacologics: An Expansive Primer in Refractive Medical & Surgical Management. University of Cincinnati Department of Ophthalmology Annual May Refractive Lecture. Cincinnati, OH. (Virtual).
  • Hura A. MIGS to the Rescue: Surgical Selection. Controversies in Modern Eye Care Symposium. May 15th, 2022. Maloney-Shamie Vision Institute, Los Angeles, CA. (Virtual)
  • Hura A., Wiley W. Small Aperture Strategies for Irregular Corneas: Pharmaceuticals, IOLs, and Pupilloplasty. SYM-15: Refractive Surgery in Irregular Corneas. April 25th, 2022. ASCRS, Washington D.C.
  • Hura A., Wiley W, Bafna S, Augustine J. Island of Despair. SYM-12: Refractive Surgery Rare Circumstances: What, When, and How to Handle Complications. April 24th, 2022. ASCRS, Washington D.C.
  • Hura A., Epitropoulos A. MGD – Unplugged. Ohio Ophthalmological Society. February 19th, 2022. Columbus, OH.
  • Hura A. Augustine J, Bafna S, Wiley W. SMILE: 20/20+2. February 6th, 2022. Caribbean Eye Meeting, San Juan, PR.
  • Hura A. Introduction to Refractive Surgery. Case Western Ophthalmology Resident Lecture, Cleveland Eye Clinic. November 9th, 2021. Brecksville, OH.
  • Hura A. The Awfully Bad Catastrophic Disaster. July 19th, 2021. AECOS Summer Symposium. Deer Valley, UT.
  • Hura A. Cataract Surgery: The Main Incision. May 2021. University of Cincinnati Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds. Zoom. Cincinnati, OH.
  • Hura A. COVID-19 Impact on Academic Programs. October 18th, 200. OSN New York 2020 Virtual Meeting. New York, NY.
  • Hura A. A curious case of nausea and vomiting: neuromyelitis optica. University of Cincinnati Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds. Zoom. Cincinnati, OH. March 25th, 2020.
  • Hura A. Cornea, Cataracts, & Aniridia: Bootcamp. Aniridia Foundation International. Cincinnati Eye Institute, Cincinnati, OH. August 1st, 2019.
  • Hura A. Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis. May 29th, 2019. University of Cincinnati Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds. Hoxworth Blood Center, Cincinnati, OH.
Media
  • Hura A. What is Refractive Surgery? Dr. Arjan Hura Explains. November 20th, 2024. OcuTALK. https://youtu.be/CEx1AtVQVvs?si=lrbibNymg8po–L9
  • Singh, IP., Hura, A., Rocha, C. Insights from AECOS Summer 2023. August 15, 2023. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-23-insights-from-aecos-summer-2023/id1642471919?i=1000624489436
  • Hura A., et. al. OMIDRIA Special Ep. 1-4. Peer2Peer Ophthalmology Podcast. July 26 – August 1, 2023. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/omidria-special-ep-1-an-omidria-overview/id1642471919?i=1000622376574
  • Hura A. On The Tight Rope: The Art Of Refractive Surgery. Rising Stars In Ophthalmology: Season Three, Episode 9. April 11th, 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu13aA3P3Ak&ab_channel=RisingStarsinOphthalmology
  • Wiley W., Hura A., Matthews P., Williamson B. Refractive Enhancements (Part Two): Lens-Based Procedures. CRST The Podcast. January 30th, 2023. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/refractive-enhancements-part-two-lens-based-procedures/id1520725446?i=1000597329148
  • Wiley W., Hura A., Matthews P., Williamson B. Refractive Enhancements (Part One): Cornea-Based Procedures. CRST The Podcast. January 18th, 2023. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/refractive-enhancements-part-one-cornea-based-procedures/id1520725446?i=1000595294143
  • Hura A, Nasser T., Micheletti M. Innovations In Refractive Cataract Surgery. Eye Tea, S2E5. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7a2I1kpkx363pKmPE592Ds?si=cnKAWW6JT9-Dr_tLTSkBdg&nd=1
  • Hura A, Singh IP. Innovations In Ergonomics: Heads-Up Surgery. Innovation Journal Club. November 7th, 2022. https://eyetube.net/editorial-feature/innovation-journal-club/innovations-in-ergonomics-heads-up-surgery
  • Williamson B., Hura A., Abugo U., Felsted D. Survive & Thrive: To Fellowship or Not to Fellowship. Ophthalmology Off The Grid. October 31st, 2022. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/survive-thrive-to-fellowship-or-not-to-fellowship/id1085222048?i=1000584554379
  • Hura A. 3 Tips for Success with SMILE. June 28th, 2022. Eyetube. https://eyetube.net/spotlight/zeiss-professional-education/3-tips-for-success-with-smile
  • Weinstock R., Watson C., Wiley W., Hura A., Moarefi A. Challenging the Dogma of Fellowship Training. CRST: The Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/challenging-the-dogma-of-fellowship-training/id1520725446?i=1000562596019
  • Hura A. Visible Meibomian Gland Structure Increases After Vectored Thermal Pulsation. May 5th, 2019. Eyetube, San Diego, CA. https://eyetube.net/meeting-coverage/san-diego-2019-may/video.asp?f=cvrok.
Research Awards
  • Best Paper of Session (BPOS), SPS-218. April 24th, 2022. ASCRS, Washington, DC. https://ascrs.org/clinical-education/presentations-on-demand/meetings/2022-ascrs-annual-meeting/papers
  • Alan & Karen Zalta Resident Research Award, University of Cincinnati Department of Ophthalmology, June 20th, 2021
  • Best Paper of Session (BPOS), SPS-304. May 6th, 2019. ASCRS, San Diego, CA. http://ascrs.org/best-paper-session-bpos-winners-2019
  • Best Podium Presentation In A Surgical Subspecialty. May 23rd, 2018. 8th Annual OhioHealth Research Symposium, Doctors Hospital, Columbus, OH. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za8Qo2sRdC0
  • National Eye Institute Travel Grant. ARVO 2018, Honolulu, HI.
  • #4 Most Viewed Article of 2017 in the Journal of Refractive Surgery. ISRS. https://www.isrs.org/resources/most-viewed-articles-of-2017
Other Awards
  • Los Angeles Best of the Best Top Doctors. Los Angeles Magazine.
  • Super Doctors Southern California Rising Star. Super Doctors.
  • The Powerlist: Rising Stars. The Ophthalmologist.
  • Castle Connolly Rising Star. Castle Connolly.
  • One To Watch. YoungMD Connect.
  • AAO Secretariat Award. American Academy of Ophthalmology.
  • Los Angeles Top Doctor. Los Angeles Magazine.
  • Rising Eye Stars, Season 3. https://www.risingeyestars.com/
  • Top 10 Presentation (x2). February 2022. Caribbean Eye Meeting, San Juan, PR.
  • International Resident Leadership Award, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. September 2021. https://newsroom.royalcollege.ca/dr-arjan-hura-2021-international-resident-leadership-award-recipient/
  • Graduate Medical Trainee Award of Excellence, Doctors’ Day 2021. University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.
  • Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.
  • Alumni Award, 2017. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH.
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS), 2016. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH.

ADVOCACY

Articles

Hura A. Reflections on the First Academy Virtual Advocacy Day. YO Info. American Academy of Ophthalmology. May 14th, 2020. https://www.aao.org/young-ophthalmologists/yo-info/article/reflections-on-first-academy-virtual-advocacy-day

Presentations
  • Hura A. YO Efforts and Plans: Ohio Ophthalmological Society. November 5th, 2020. YO Leader Virtual Meet and Greet.
  • Hura A., Shah A., Motley W., Dosunmu E. AAO Mid-Year Forum Update. University of Cincinnati Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds. Hoxworth Blood Center, Cincinnati, OH. September 18th, 2019.
Committees
  • AAO YO Advocacy Subcommittee Member. American Academy of Ophthalmology, January 2022 – 2024.
  • ASCRS Government Relations Committee Member. American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons, January 2023 – Present.

PODCAST

Cell & Flare

Cell & Flare is an EYE and HEALTHCARE podcast featuring long-form conversations with ophthalmologists, optometrists, researchers, industry, and others in the eye, healthcare, and technology space. It is hosted by Arjan Hura, MD.

In the digital era of instantaneous and accessible worldwide connectivity and social media, Cell & Flare aims to share original and quality insight in organic and unscripted face-to-face conversations with some of the greatest thinkers and doers in the world of surgical and medical eye care.

Cell & Flare is available on the following platforms:

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KARATE

Interviews

Arjan Hura began training in Shotokan karate in 1997 at the age of 7 under the late Sonny Kim at the Japanese Karate-Do dojo (Mid-America WTKO) in Cincinnati, Ohio. He received Shodan (first-degree black belt) from Sensei Kim after 6 years of training on December 6th, 2003.

After graduating from Sycamore High School in 2008, Arjan went to The Ohio State University for his undergraduate studies in Columbus, Ohio. There he trained with the OSU Shotokan Karate Club (ISKF) for 4 years. During his senior year on campus, Arjan helped lead the club, teaching all of the classes and preparing club members for regional/national tournament competition and belt testing.

Upon graduating from OSU, Arjan returned to Cincinnati to begin his medical education at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He continued to train at Japanese Karate-Do under Sensei Kim until his passing in June of 2015, after which Arjan helped propagate Sensei Kim’s legacy by instructing hybrid conditioning and advanced traditional budo karate classes on Saturday mornings.

Currently, Arjan practices in Los Angeles, California. He believes karate-ka must study, understand, and develop proper biomechanics in order to maximally generate powerful and efficient techniques. His emphasis is on constant self-analysis and training with intention, both in and out of the dojo, to facilitate continuous progression.

If you are interested in training with Arjan, please contact him here.

Disclaimer:

This site solely reflects Arjan’s personal thoughts and opinions. Sycamore High School, The Ohio State University, the University of Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Riverside Methodist Hospitals, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology, the Cleveland Eye Clinic, Clear Choice Custom LASIK Center, the Brecksville Surgery Center, the Maloney-Shamie-Hura Vision Institute, the Specialty Surgery Center, the OSU Shotokan Karate Club and Japanese Karate-Do are not associated or responsible for the views expressed on this site. Site content does not constitute medical advice and anyone with health issues or medical conditions should consult their doctor before making any decisions based upon reading this site. Consult a physician before making any changes to physical activity based off of site content.