

Ophthalmology
Irena Tsui, MD
Retina and Vitreous Diseases Specialist
Irena Tsui, M.D., is an Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and a specialist in retina and vitreous diseases at the Stein Eye Institute, UCLA. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (2004), completed her ophthalmology residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center (2008), and a vitreoretinal fellowship at UCLA School of Medicine (2010). Her clinical focus areas include retinopathy of prematurity, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular di
22+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Education & Training
- Degree: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (MD, 2004)
- Internship: Presbyterian Medical Center of Philadelphia (Transitional, 2005)
- Residency: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center (Ophthalmology, 2008)
- Fellowship: UCLA School of Medicine (Vitreoretinal, 2010)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2025-2026 (2 years)
- Los Angeles Magazine — Top Doctors
2021, 2024 (2 years)
- Pasadena Top Docs — Pasadena Top Docs
2016
- Southern California Rising Stars — Southern California Rising Stars
2013-2015 (3 years)
- Super Doctors — Super Doctors® Southern California
2017-2026 (10 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Experience
22+ years in practice