Dr. Simon Fung

Dr. Simon Fung Cornea & Anterior Eye Specialist at UCSF Ophthalmology

As a young boy born and raised in Hong Kong, Simon witnessed at first hand the effects of corneal blindness when his grandmother lost her sight. He subsequently completed his studies England, earning dual degrees at the University of Oxford in Physiological Sciences as well as in Medicine & Surgery. After his internship in Medicine in the Oxford Deanery, he moved to London for his residency based at Moorfields Eye Hospital, and was appointed the 2013/14 Moorfields Chief Resident. Having acquired the sub-specialist knowledge and skills in adult cornea and anterior segment at a Fellow in London, he followed his passion in pediatrics, and traveled to Toronto to undertake a second fellowship in Pediatric Cornea and External Diseases at The Hospital for Sick Children – the only dedicated fellowship in this subspecialty in the world. Over his career, he performed over 1500 procedures, including in children with complex cornea and anterior segment conditions. He is experienced in teaching and clinical research, and has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and given presentations at conferences both in US and in Europe. It is his ambition to not only provide the best care for children affected by corneal and anterior segment diseases, but also advance our understanding and championing innovation in this field.

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04/28/2025

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� .rezamoradi_ – Successful Ophthalmology Private Practice Owner in LA

Each of us was once told:
“You’ll never make it into Ophthalmology as an IMG.”
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Posted • .md Your favorite IMG OphthalmologistsFrom left to right:� – that’s me!(Pediatric) Cornea Specialist at UCSF�...
04/28/2025

Posted • .md

Your favorite IMG Ophthalmologists
From left to right:
� – that’s me!(Pediatric) Cornea Specialist at UCSF
� .caromerc – Cornea Specialist at Bascom Palmer
� .md
� .rezamoradi_ – Successful Ophthalmology Private Practice Owner in LA

Each of us was once told:
“You’ll never make it into Ophthalmology as an IMG.”
Glad we didn’t listen. �


— view on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/DI-wB0kx-Jd/

Posted • .md Your favorite IMG OphthalmologistsFrom left to right:👨🏻‍⚕️ – that’s me!(Pediatric) Cornea Specialist at U...
04/28/2025

Posted • .md

Your favorite IMG Ophthalmologists
From left to right:
👨🏻‍⚕️ – that’s me!(Pediatric) Cornea Specialist at UCSF
👩🏻‍⚕️ .caromerc – Cornea Specialist at Bascom Palmer
👩🏻‍⚕️ .md
👨🏻‍⚕️ .rezamoradi_ – Successful Ophthalmology Private Practice Owner in LA

Each of us was once told:
“You’ll never make it into Ophthalmology as an IMG.”
Glad we didn’t listen. 😌


Top tip for painful bullous keratopathy �Amniotic membrane isn’t just for defects —here’s how we used it to manage sympt...
04/14/2025

Top tip for painful bullous keratopathy �

Amniotic membrane isn’t just for defects —here’s how we used it to manage symptoms in a tough pediatric case with scarring and secondary glaucoma.

� Full case on YouTube – https://youtu.be/rocAsoQfTRM
� More content: youtube.com/

https://instagr.am/p/DIb0oRGRwJA/

Top tip for painful bullous keratopathy �Amniotic membrane isn’t just for defects —here’s how we used it to manage sympt...
04/14/2025

Top tip for painful bullous keratopathy �

Amniotic membrane isn’t just for defects —here’s how we used it to manage symptoms in a tough pediatric case with scarring and secondary glaucoma.

� Full case on YouTube – https://youtu.be/rocAsoQfTRM
� More content: youtube.com/

— view on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/DIb0oRGRwJA/

Top tip for painful bullous keratopathy 👁️Amniotic membrane isn’t just for defects —here’s how we used it to manage symp...
04/14/2025

Top tip for painful bullous keratopathy 👁️

Amniotic membrane isn’t just for defects —here’s how we used it to manage symptoms in a tough pediatric case with scarring and secondary glaucoma.

👉 Full case on YouTube – https://youtu.be/rocAsoQfTRM
🎥 More content: youtube.com/

                                         

� Mastering the Rhexis in Pediatric Cataract Surgery! �Creating a round, well-centered rhexis in pediatric cataract surg...
03/18/2025

� Mastering the Rhexis in Pediatric Cataract Surgery! �

Creating a round, well-centered rhexis in pediatric cataract surgery is no easy task—the elastic anterior capsule makes it more challenging than in adults. In this video, I’m sharing key techniques to improve control, prevent radial tears, and ensure stable IOL placement for better long-term outcomes.

� Strategies for a precise, circular rhexis
� Tips to prevent radial extensions
� Best instrument choices for pediatric cases

A well-formed rhexis is crucial for surgical success—watch now to sharpen your technique!

� New surgical videos every week! Stay tuned for more insights on complex anterior segment cases.

� Full video on YouTube—link in bio!

https://instagr.am/p/DHVzwVeRfSy/

� Mastering the Rhexis in Pediatric Cataract Surgery! �Creating a round, well-centered rhexis in pediatric cataract surg...
03/18/2025

� Mastering the Rhexis in Pediatric Cataract Surgery! �

Creating a round, well-centered rhexis in pediatric cataract surgery is no easy task—the elastic anterior capsule makes it more challenging than in adults. In this video, I’m sharing key techniques to improve control, prevent radial tears, and ensure stable IOL placement for better long-term outcomes.

� Strategies for a precise, circular rhexis
� Tips to prevent radial extensions
� Best instrument choices for pediatric cases

A well-formed rhexis is crucial for surgical success—watch now to sharpen your technique!

� New surgical videos every week! Stay tuned for more insights on complex anterior segment cases.

� Full video on YouTube—link in bio!

— view on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/DHVzwVeRfSy/

👁️ Mastering the Rhexis in Pediatric Cataract Surgery! 👁️Creating a round, well-centered rhexis in pediatric cataract su...
03/18/2025

👁️ Mastering the Rhexis in Pediatric Cataract Surgery! 👁️

Creating a round, well-centered rhexis in pediatric cataract surgery is no easy task—the elastic anterior capsule makes it more challenging than in adults. In this video, I’m sharing key techniques to improve control, prevent radial tears, and ensure stable IOL placement for better long-term outcomes.

✅ Strategies for a precise, circular rhexis
✅ Tips to prevent radial extensions
✅ Best instrument choices for pediatric cases

A well-formed rhexis is crucial for surgical success—watch now to sharpen your technique!

📅 New surgical videos every week! Stay tuned for more insights on complex anterior segment cases.

🎥 Full video on YouTube—link in bio!

                                          

�� GATT for Juvenile Open-Angle Glaucoma ��Managing juvenile open-angle glaucoma (JOAG) can be tough, especially in youn...
03/04/2025

�� GATT for Juvenile Open-Angle Glaucoma ��

Managing juvenile open-angle glaucoma (JOAG) can be tough, especially in young patients needing long-term control. In this case, GATT provided a minimally invasive, 360° trabeculotomy to help lower IOP without external surgery.

� Full case on YouTube! https://youtu.be/A5qnpqAuLTQ
� More content: youtube.com/

https://instagr.am/p/DGy84YgyYCg/

�� GATT for Juvenile Open-Angle Glaucoma ��Managing juvenile open-angle glaucoma (JOAG) can be tough, especially in youn...
03/04/2025

�� GATT for Juvenile Open-Angle Glaucoma ��

Managing juvenile open-angle glaucoma (JOAG) can be tough, especially in young patients needing long-term control. In this case, GATT provided a minimally invasive, 360° trabeculotomy to help lower IOP without external surgery.

� Full case on YouTube! https://youtu.be/A5qnpqAuLTQ
� More content: youtube.com/

— view on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/DGy84YgyYCg/

�� MSICS to the Rescue in a Tough Cataract Surgery ��What seemed like a simple case quickly became far more complex. Whe...
02/25/2025

�� MSICS to the Rescue in a Tough Cataract Surgery ��

What seemed like a simple case quickly became far more complex. When phaco wasn’t the best option, Manual Small-Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) provided the control needed to get the job done safely.

MSICS isn’t just for resource-limited settings—it’s a powerful tool for challenging cases, offering better wound stability and lower energy use when phaco isn’t ideal.

Watch how MSICS helped turn this case around.

� Watch the full case on YouTube! https://youtu.be/_2z3WJ6ypY0
� More content: youtube.com/

https://instagr.am/p/DGgPpObvJFu/

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Simon Fung MD MA(Oxon) FRCOphth

Pediatric Cornea, Anterior Segment & External Diseases Specialist, Stein Eye Institute, UCLA

Simon completed his medical school training at the University of Oxford in 2006, followed by ophthalmology residency training based at the Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, where he was the 2013/14 Chief Resident. He underwent fellowship training in cornea and anterior segment diseases at Moorfields (2016), before completing an additional fellowship at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto (2017), focusing on corneal and anterior eye disorders in children. In January 2018, he joined the faculty of the Stein Eye Institute at UCLA. Simon enjoys clinical education and research, has authored multiple peer-reviewed high-impact journal articles, and travels regularly to present his research in the field in national and international meetings and conferences. Simon is a committee member of the European Society of Ophthalmology Young Ophthalmologists (SOE YO), and is the current Editor of the SOE YO Newsletter.