Ophthalmology
Merry Ruan, MD
Houston, TX
Merry Z. Ruan, MD, PhD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma and cataract surgery at Houston Eye Associates in Houston, Texas. She treats patients with glaucoma, cataracts, and related conditions through comprehensive eye exams, advanced cataract procedures including Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) implantation, and general ophthalmology services. Her expertise in molecular genetics complements her clinical focus on glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness charact
7+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (ABPN)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (MD, 2019)
- Residency: University of California San Francisco (Ophthalmology, 2023)
- Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (Glaucoma, 2024)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Knights Templar Eye Foundation — Knights Templar Eye Foundation Travel Grant
- Milton B. Rosenbluth Foundation — Milton B. Rosenbluth Foundation Award
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Glaucoma
Conditions & Treatments
GlaucomaCataract SurgeryNeuro-Ophthalmology
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
- Memorial Hermann
- Houston Eye Associates
Languages
English, Mandarin
Experience
7+ years in practice