Dr. Austin R. Fox is a UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis, management and treatment for cataracts and glaucoma.
His clinical expertise includes cataract surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, laser therapy for glaucoma, uveitis and home monitoring of intraocular pressure.
Fox earned his medical degree at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Ala. He completed an internal medicine internship and ophthalmology residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, where he also received fellowship training in glaucoma.
His research interests include glaucoma screening and management, health literacy and compliance, and quality improvement. He is the author or co-author of numerous research papers that have been published in peer-reviewed journals.
Services:
Clinical Interests:
cataract surgery, glaucoma, glaucoma drainage device, Glaucoma laser treatment, home intraocular pressure monitoring, laser peripheral iridotomy, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, selective laser trabeculoplasty, trabeculectomy, uveitis
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Professional Positions
- Assistant Professor — Department of Ophthalmology, UCI School of Medicine
- Member — American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member — American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Member — American Glaucoma Society
- Member — Orange County Society of Ophthalmology
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Gender
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Board Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology -
Residencies
- University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
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Languages Spoken
English
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Fellowships
- University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
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Education
- University of South Alabama College of Medicine
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