Dr. Vivien M. b. Tham MD
Ophthalmologist
1010 Pensacola St Honolulu HI, 96814About
Dr. Vivien Tham is an ophthalmologist practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Tham specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tham can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Tham can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
University of London, Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, United Kingdom Medical 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 1999
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Microkeratome complications of laser in situ keratomileusis.
- The intrastromal corneal ring segments: Intacs.
- Anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy in a patient with HLA-B27 associated anterior uveitis and ankylosing spondylitis.
- Clinical characteristics of scleritis and episcleritis: results from the pacific ocular inflammation study.
- Assessment of the Accuracy of Using ICD-9 Codes to Identify Uveitis, Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus, Scleritis, and Episcleritis.
- Association Between Thyroid Disease and Uveitis: Results From the Pacific Ocular Inflammation Study.
Awards
- Top Doctors 2014-17 Honolulu Magazine
- Best Doctors in America Pacific Business News
Treatments
- Cataract Surgery
- Pterygium Surgery
- Dry Eye Treatment
- Cornea And External Disease
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery
- Refractive Lens Exchange
- Glaucoma Diagnosis And Treatment
- Glaucoma
- Premium Lens Implants
- Botox
- Facial Fillers (injectables)
- Uveitis
Professional Memberships
- Assistant Clinical Professor John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii 2013
Fellowships
- Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, California Cornea, External Diseases, Refractive Surgery 2
Experience & Accolades
- Ophthalmologist 2013Pacific Vision Insitute of HawaiiEye Physician and Surgeon
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