Arjan Hura, M.D.

POSITIONS HELD

Maloney-Shamie-Hura Vision Institute, Los Angeles, California

Partner

EDUCATION & TRAINING

American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)

Board Certification

Cleveland Eye Clinic, Brecksville, Ohio

Refractive, Cataract, & Anterior Segment Surgery Fellowship

  • Directors: William F. Wiley, MD & Shamik Bafna, MD

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio

Ophthalmology Residency

  • Chief Resident: July 2020 – June 2021

Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio

Transitional Year Internship

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio

M.D. Doctor of Medicine

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio

M.S. Physiology

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

B.S. Biology, B.A. Spanish

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

Zaldivar Instituto, Mendoza, Argentina

EVO ICL Advanced Surgery Course

Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Chennai, India

Advanced Phacoemulsification Course

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida

Observership in Ocular Oncology & Vitreoretinal Surgery

Ming Chen Foundation, Honolulu, HI

Observership in Anterior Segment, Cataract, & Refractive Surgery

HONORS AND AWARDS

Achievement Award

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Los Angeles Best of the Best Top Doctors

Los Angeles Magazine

Southern California Rising Star

Super Doctors

The Power List: Rising Stars

The Ophthalmologist

Castle Connolly Rising Star

Castle Connolly

One To Watch

YoungMD Connect

AAO Secretariat Award

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Los Angeles Top Doctors

Los Angeles Magazine

Rising Eye Star

Rising Eye Stars, Season Three

Best Paper of Session (BPOS) [SPS-218]

American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons 2022, Washington D.C.

Research Scholarship

MillennialEYE Live, Austin, TX & Louisville, KY

Top 10 Presentation (x3)

Caribbean Eye Meeting, San Juan, PR

CEDARS/ASPENS Mentorship Program

Caribbean Eye Meeting, San Juan, PR

International Resident Leadership Award

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

AECOS – CEDARS/ASPENS Mentorship Program

AECOS Summer Symposium, Deer Valley, UT

Alan & Karen Zalta Resident Research Award

University of Cincinnati Department of Ophthalmology, Cincinnati, OH

ASCRS Resident Excellence Award

American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons 2021, Las Vegas, NV

Graduate Medical Trainee Award of Excellence, Doctors’ Day 2021

University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society

University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

Best Paper of Session (BPOS) [SPS-304]

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) 2019, San Diego, CA

Best Podium Presentation In A Surgical Subspecialty

8th Annual OhioHealth Research Symposium, Doctors Hospital, Columbus, OH

National Eye Institute Travel Grant

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

#4 Most Viewed Article of 2017 – Journal of Refractive Surgery

International Society of Refractive Surgery

Alumni Award

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH

  • Awarded to a graduate from the Class of 2017, selected by the class, who conceived of and implemented programs for the benefit of the entire student body during medical school.

Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS)

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH

NIH-funded Summer Research Fellow

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

Neuroscience Medical Student Scholars Program (NSEP)

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH

Dean’s List

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

The Ohio State University Medalist Scholarship

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

  • Recipient of a full-tuition scholarship for 4 years

National Merit Corporate Scholarship

Lonny Mahone Memorial Scholarship

Sycamore High School, Cincinnati, OH

Shodan (first-degree black belt)

Japanese Karate-Do, Cincinnati, OH

COMMITTEES & BOARD POSITIONS

GreenMan Vision Medical Advisory Board

Board Member

Refractive Surgery Council (RSC) Board

Board Member

Ophthalmology Times Editorial Advisory Board

Board Member

AECOS Membership Sub-Committee Member

American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgery (AECOS)

AAO Patient Education Committee

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

  • Representative for Refractive Surgery and Cataract/Anterior Segment

AAO Resident Self-Assessment Committee

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

  • Representative to the Refractive Surgery BCSC Committee in charge of revising back-of-the-book questions for the 2025 edition of the BCSC Refractive Surgery

Research Study Club of Los Angeles

Board Member

AECOS Deer Valley Program Committee

American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgery (AECOS)

Government Relations Committee Member

American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS)

International ICRE Awards Subcommittee Member

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

CLINICAL STUDIES

Principal Investigator. Hura A., Riemann C. Intraoperative ambulatory electromyogram analysis of posterior chain postural musculature of surgeon during ophthalmic surgery with three-dimensional screen-based surgery versus traditional operating microscope

2021 (IIT)

Sub-Investigator. The Chronology of Lifitegrast Effect on Anterior Surface Rehabilitation (CLEAR): An Investigation on Lifitegrast’s Speed of Onset in Improving Ocular Surface Health in Dry Eye Patients

2021 · Cleveland Eye Clinic, Brecksville, OH

Sub-Investigator. Clinical Outcomes of Patients Implanted with the Commercially Available RxSight Light Adjustable Lens (LAL)

2021 (IIT) · Cleveland Eye Clinic, Brecksville, OH

Sub-Investigator. The Hydrus Microstent New Enrollment Post-Approval Study: A Prospective, Non-Randomized, Multicenter, Single Arm, Clinical Trial (CONFIRM)

2020 · Cleveland Eye Clinic, Brecksville, OH

Sub-Investigator. Safety and Effectiveness of the PXL-Platinum 330 System for Corneal Cross-Linking in Eyes with Corneal Ectasia

2020 (IIT) · Cleveland Eye Clinic, Brecksville, OH

Sub-Investigator. A Multicenter Clinical Evaluation of the EVO/EVO+ Visian Implantable Collamer Lens

2020 · Cleveland Eye Clinic, Brecksville, OH

Sub-Investigator. Post-Approval Study of the Visian Toric Implantable Collamer Lens

2020 · Cleveland Eye Clinic, Brecksville, OH

Sub-Investigator. A Prospective, Multicenter, Post Market Observational Study to Evaluate Rotational Stability and Functional Visual Acuity of the enVista One-Piece Hydrophobic Acrylic Toric IOL MX60ET following Cataract Surgery

2020 · Cleveland Eye Clinic, Brecksville, OH

Sub-Investigator. A Prospective Multicenter Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the MEL 90 Excimer Laser using LASIK (Laser in SITU Keratomileusis) for the Correction of Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism, and Mixed Astigmatism

2019 · Cleveland Eye Clinic, Brecksville, OH

Sub-Investigator. A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Active-Controlled Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the enVista One-Piece Hydrophobic Acrylic Trifocal Intraocular Lens in Subjects Undergoing Cataract Extraction

2018 · Cleveland Eye Clinic, Brecksville, OH

Co-Investigator. Epitropoulos, A., Hura, A. A Retrospective Study Comparing MGD in Patients pre and post LipiFlow Therapy using LipiView II Meibography and Other markers of Dry Eye Disease

2017 (IIT) · Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio, Inc, Columbus, OH

BOOK CHAPTERS

Managing Complications During Cataract Surgery

Osher, R.H., Barrett, G.D., Buratto, L., Hura, A. (2022). In: Alió, J.L., Dick, H.B., Osher, R.H. (eds) Cataract Surgery: Advanced Techniques for Complex and Complicated Cases. Essentials in Ophthalmology. Springer, Cham. August 2022: 437-537.

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BOOKS

See Better Now: LASIK, Lens Implants, and Lens Exchange

Maloney R., Shamie N., Hura A. (2023). 3rd edition. Addicus Books. April 2023. ISBN-10: 1950091783

Cataract Surgery: A Patient’s Guide To Treatment

Maloney R., Shamie N., Hura A. (2023). 3rd edition. Addicus Books. April 2023. ISBN-10: 1950091791

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Intraoperative Electromyogram Analysis of Postural Musculature with Three-Dimensional Screen Display Versus Operating Microscope in Ophthalmic Surgery: A Clinical Methods Study

Hura A, Mizrahi M, Eluvathingal C, Quinlan J, Neel R, Riemann C. Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging Retina. September 2024.

journals.healio.com

Central corneal distortion after small-incision lenticule extraction

Moshirfar, M., Zhang, S., Pandya, S., Murri, M., Hura, A., Zhu, D., Mehta, JoJ., Liu, YC., Ganesh, S., Kim, G. Journal Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. November 2023.

journals.lww.com

Migratory orbital inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

Sorab P, Hura, A, Ortiz A, Giuliari G. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. December 23rd, 2021.

canadianjournalofophthalmology.ca

Use of adjustable intraocular lens after cataract surgery in a patient with post-LASIK ectasia stabilized with collagen cross-linking

Hura A., Jee K, Wiley W. Journal of Refractive Surgery Case Reports. June 1, 2021.

journals.healio.com

Visible meibomian gland structure increases after vectored thermal pulsation treatment in dry eye disease patients with meibomian gland dysfunction

Hura A., Epitropoulos A., Czyz C., Rosenberg E. Clinical Ophthalmology. December 7th, 2020.

dovepress.com

Preoperative upper lid skin tear: a rare and unique complication of retrobulbar anesthesia before cataract surgery

Hura A., Osher R., Henson G. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Online Case Reports. February 25th, 2020.

journals.lww.com

Comparing the Zeiss Callisto Eye and the Alcon Verion Image Guided System toric lens alignment technologies

Hura A, Osher R. Journal of Refractive Surgery. 2017, July 1.

Acute Phase Reactants and Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines Have Opposing Effects on Pulse Transit Time in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Smith D, Hossain M, Hura A, Huang G, McConnell K, Ishman L, Amin R. Sleep. 2017, April 1.

Natural History of Venous Morphologic Changes in Dialysis Access Stenosis

Lee T, Somarathna M, Hura A, Wang Y, Campos B, Arend L, Munda R, Roy-Chaudhury P. Journal of Vascular Access. 2014 Jul-Aug; 15(4):298-305.

ARTICLES

Hura, A. Ray Tracing LASIK and Better Visual Outcomes. Eyes On Eyecare Ophthalmology. April 16th, 2026.

eyesoneyecare.com

Hura, A. Q&A: Advances in laser refractive surgery. Ophthalmology Times: Europe. November 16th, 2025.

europe.ophthalmologytimes.com

Hura, A. AAO 2025: Advancements in laser refractive surgery. Ophthalmology Times. November 8th, 2025.

ophthalmologytimes.com

Hura, A. AI applications in cataract surgery: A surgeon’s perspective. Ophthalmology Times. August 12th, 2025.

ophthalmologytimes.com

Hura, A., Micheletti, M., Wang, K., Mueller, B., Shafer, B., Venkateswaran, N. The Power of Reversibility. CRST. November/December 2024.

crstoday.com

Hura, A. Paving the Way for Robotic Cataract Surgery. The Ophthalmologist. September 9th, 2024.

theophthalmologist.com

DeCourcey, M., Wiley, W., Bafna, S., Hura, A., Jee, K., Augustine, J. Cap-to-Flap as a SMILE Enhancement Technique. CRST. November/December 2023.

crstoday.com

Stodola, E., Parkhurst, G., Hura, A., Lin, A. Expanding experience with the EVO ICL. ASCRS EYEWORLD. December 2023.

eyeworld.org

Hura A. AR/VR and the Future of Ophthalmology. CRST Today. September 2023.

crstoday.com

Hunter, L., Hura, A., Wiley, W. Lessons on Clear Lens Extraction. Review of Ophthalmology. August 2023.

reviewofophthalmology.com

Hura A. Finding The Right Culture & Professional Fit. Ophthalmology Business Minute. July 2023.

ophthalmologybusinessminute.com

Venkateswaran N., Hura A., Mueller, B. Clinical Pearls: Steps To Learning New Procedures. Eyes On Eyecare Ophthalmology. June 2023.

eyesoneyecare.com

Venkateswaran N., Hura A., Mueller, B. Building A Patient Base In Refractive Surgery. Eyes On Eyecare Ophthalmology. June 2023.

eyesoneyecare.com

Venkateswaran N., Hura A., Mueller, B. Building Patient Trust Through Communication. Eyes On Eyecare Ophthalmology. June 2023.

eyesoneyecare.com

Venkateswaran N., Hura A., Mueller, B. Learning New Surgical Techniques Through Mentorship. Eyes On Eyecare Ophthalmology. June 2023.

eyesoneyecare.com

Jalkiewicz J., Hura A., Schallhorn J., Houser K., Nattis, A. Meet Ophthalmic Imaging’s Power Couple. Ophthalmology Management. June 2023.

ophthalmologymanagement.com

Pilla L., Hura A., Parkhurst G., Fosmire J., Logan D., Solomon, J. A new lens on myopia correction. Ophthalmic Professional. May 2023.

ophthalmicprofessional.com

Hura A. Alternative Options – When and Why?: LASIK and PRK. CRST. February 2023.

crstoday.com

Hura A. 3D Heads-Up Display Technology. Ophthalmology Management. February 2023.

ophthalmologymanagement.com

Hillman L., Hura A., Reinstein D., Shamie N., Trattler W. Word on the street about epithelial mapping. ASCRS EYEWORLD. December 2022.

eyeworld.org

Hura A., Yoo S. Getting Involved With Research. CRST, RT, GT, ME.

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Hura A., Riemann C. Pearls From The Deep: 3D Visualization System Surgery – Objective Ergonomics. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today.

crstoday.com

Fram, N., Hummel, C., Hura, A., Khan, S., Nanavaty, M., Wörtz, G. When Money Is No Object. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today.

crstoday.com

Barsam, A., Hura, A., Shamie, N., Sallet, G., Schmickler, S., Stonecipher, K., Williamson, B., Wong, S. Navigating Through the Noise. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today.

crstoday.com

Alfonso, J., Brissette, A., Hura, A., Bafna, S., Kretz, F., Mueller, B. Talking to Patients About Specific Refractive Goals. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today.

crstoday.com

Weinstock R., Hura A., Watson C., Moarefi AM, Wiley W. Roundtable: Challenging the Dogma of Fellowship Training. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today.

crstoday.com

Hura A. The Ming Chen Foundation Scholarship: A Clinical and Cultural Curriculum. MillennialEYE. March/April 2022.

millennialeye.com

Hura A., Augustine J., Bafna S., Wiley W. CXL for Keratoconus: An Update: Current research into the safety and efficacy of an epithelium-on approach. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today.

crstoday.com

Vaidya N., Majmudar P., Hura A., Wiley W., Doane J., Hatch K., Stodulka P. Residual Myopia After SMILE: What are the options for a refractive enhancement? Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today Europe.

crstodayeurope.com

Nattis A., Hura A., Wiley W., Rosenberg E. Fluctuating Vision After Cataract Surgery: Can a non-surgical option resolve the blur? Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today.

crstoday.com

Charters L, Hura A. Dispelling myths about refractive lens exchange. Ophthalmology Times. September 7th, 2020.

ophthalmologytimes.com

Hura A. Assessing the Value of Intern Year. MillennialEYE. September 2nd, 2020.

millennialeye.com

Hura A., Epitropoulos A. Dry eye as a comorbidity. Ophthalmology Management. June 1st, 2020.

ophthalmologymanagement.com

Epitropoulos A., Hura A. Exploring the reversibility of meibomian gland atrophy. Ophthalmology Times. April 15th, 2019.

ophthalmologytimes.com

Hura A, Golnik K. Oculomasticatory Myorhythmia. American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeWiki. July 2016. Published on August 5th, 2016.

eyewiki.org

Master’s Thesis. Department of Molecular & Cellular Physiology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH. August 2012 – June 2013.

  • Literature review thesis under advisor Dr. Janusz Suszkiw, Ph.D.: “Alzheimer’s Disease and the Roles of Neuroinflammation and Neuroprotection”

ABSTRACTS

Fram, N., Shamie, N., Pan, Li-Chen., Hura A., Hsiao, C., Gummerson, D., Wright, G., Woodard, L. A Multicenter Time And Motion Study Assessing The Efficiency Impact Of The Next Generation Of Phacoemulsification System On Cataract Surgery. ESCRS 2025. Copenhagen, Denmark.

Hura, A. Use of New Nomogram Creation Software for Retrospective Analysis of 500 Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) Cases Over Twelve Months. May 7th, 2023. ASCRS, San Diego, CA.

Hura A., Jee K, Wiley W, Ahmad A. Acrylic-acrylic piggyback IOL implantation during cataract surgery: visual outcomes, refractive error, and IOL status. April 24th, 2022. ASCRS, Washington D.C.

Hura A., Wiley W, Bafna S. Refractive lens exchange: assessment of post-operative posterior segment complications in myopes and hyperopes over 10 years. April 25th, 2022. ASCRS, Washington D.C.

Bafna S., Hura A., Wiley W. Non-Diffractive Extended Depth of Focus IOL Implantation in Post-Refractive Surgery Patients: Assessment of Visual Outcomes. April 24th, 2022. ASCRS, Washington D.C.

Bafna S., Hura A., Wiley W. Extended Depth of Focus Monofocal IOL after Cataract Surgery in Post-Refractive Surgery Patients: An Assessment of Visual Outcomes. April 24th, 2022. ASCRS, Washington D.C.

Wiley W., Lau, G., Karpuk K., Bafna S., Hura, A. Rotational Stability of Aberration-Neutral Hydrophobic Toric IOL with Enhanced Delivery Characteristics. April 23rd, 2022. ASCRS, Washington D.C.

Hura A., Riemann C. Intraoperative Electromyogram Analysis of Postural Musculature with 3D Heads-Up Display Vs. Traditional Operating Microscope in Ophthalmic Surgery. July 26th, 2021. ASCRS, Las Vegas, NV.

Hura A., Kezirian G. Prevalence of Refractive Lens Exchange in Ophthalmologists Who Perform Refractive Surgery. May 16th, 2020. ASCRS, Boston, MA.

Hura A, Epitropoulos A, Czyz C, Blackie C. Visible Meibomian Gland Structure Increases after Vectored Thermal Pulsation Treatment in Dry Eye Patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. May 6th, 2019. ASCRS, San Diego, CA.

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Hura A, Epitropoulos A, Czyz C, Blackie C, Davis T. The potential effect of LipiFlow on meibomian gland structure: a preliminary analysis utilizing Dynamic Meibomian Imaging. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. July 2018, Vol. 59, 935.

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Roy-Chaudhury P, Safdar N, Mistry M, Wang Y, Hura A, Lee T, Cornea V, Campos B. Vascular Segment Calcification in a Mouse Model of Arteriovenous Stenosis. November 2011 American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week, Philadelphia, PA.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

Hura A. LASIK: The Future, Now.

Hura A. How To Enhance A PRK Patient: Repeat PRK, LASIK, SMILE, ICL.

Hura A. Wavelight Plus LASIK.

Hura A. LASIK, LASIK, LASIK.

Hura A. Nobody knows. [EVO ICL as piggyback].

Hura A. Floating on Air. [True exfoliation syndrome].

Hura A. What Did I Learn? Argentina, EVO ICLs, Sonomed, & ICL Guru (Pro).

Shamie, N. Hura, A. Robben, J. Barnes, K. A Comprehensive Guide To Cataract And Refractive Surgery & The Collaborative Approach to Managing Cataract & Refractive Surgery.

Hura A. CE Session 5: Ergonomics for Ophthalmologists.

Hura A. Rapid Fire NGENUITY Case Presentations 2D/3D.

Hura A. Ophthalmologist 2.0: Influence, Authenticity, & The Power of Digital Presence.

Hura A. Off-key. [Hydrophobic versus hydrophilic IOLs].

Hura A. Getting Started With EVO ICL In Your Practice.

Hura A. Tips and Tricks for IOL Exchange & Piggyback IOLs.

Hura A. An Old Familiar Scent. [Epithelial ingrowth].

Hura A. ICL Insertion and Removal… Easy, Right?

Hura A. Ergonomics & You: Clinic & OR Modifications For Every Ophthalmologist.

Hura A, Sullivan P. SEE Fall Tune-Up Meeting 2024.

Hura A. It can waver and fight. [EVO ICL and floppy iris syndrome].

Hura A. Twenty-five Percent.

Hura A. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Showcase.

Hura A. The Growth of LAL Technology.

Hura A. A selfish want. [EVO ICL surgery in shallow ACDs].

Hura A. Cataract Surgery Options for the Irregular Cornea.

Hura A. Unsatisfied Desire [Piggyback IOL versus IOL exchange].

Hura A. An appearance. [Refractive lens exchange for hyperopia].

Hura A. Ergonomics & You: Clinic & OR Modifications For Every Ophthalmologist.

Hura A. The Current & Future State of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.

Hura A. The End Of A Thought. [Light Adjustable Lens].

Hura A. Use of New Nomogram Creation Software for Retrospective Analysis of 500 Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) Cases Over Twelve Months.

Hura A. Decoding The IOL Dilemma.

Hura A. On The Tightrope: The Art Of Refractive Surgery.

Hura A. SMILE.

Hura A, Gants I. Leveraging Positive Patient Experiences to Attract New Patients to Your Practice.

Hura A. Keen-Edged Blade. [Refractive surgery evaluation in the setting of forme fruste keratoconus].

Hura A. Managing The Unhappy Refractive Surgery Patient.

Hura A. Getting Started With MIGS.

Hura A. Jumping The Refractive Surgery Shark. [CLAPIKS].

Hura A. YO Report. Secretariat for Federal Affairs Committee Agenda.

Hura A. Light Adjustable Lens. SYM15 - Hot Topics 2022.

Hura A. On The Brink Of Disaster. [Managing SMILE suction breaks].

Hura A., Bafna S., Wiley W. Lens, Cornea, and Pharmacologics: An Expansive Primer in Refractive Medical & Surgical Management. University of Cincinnati Department of Ophthalmology Annual May Refractive Lecture. Cincinnati, OH. (Virtual).

Hura A. MIGS to the Rescue: Surgical Selection. Controversies in Modern Eye Care Symposium.

Hura A., Wiley W, Bafna S. Refractive lens exchange: assessment of post-operative posterior segment complications in myopes and hyperopes over 10 years.

Hura A., Wiley W. Small Aperture Strategies for Irregular Corneas: Pharmaceuticals, IOLs, and Pupilloplasty. SYM-15: Refractive Surgery in Irregular Corneas.

Hura A., Jee K, Wiley W, Ahmad A. Acrylic-acrylic piggyback IOL implantation during cataract surgery: visual outcomes, refractive error, and IOL status.

Hura A., Wiley W, Bafna S, Augustine J. Island of Despair. SYM-12: Refractive Surgery Rare Circumstances: What, When, and How to Handle Complications.

Hura A. Hydrus Microstent: Surgical Best Practices for Implantation. Alcon: Surgical Spotlight.

Hura A. Tips for SMILE Success: Overcoming Barriers and Building Confidence. North American Interactive Refractive Users Meeting - Zeiss.

Hura A., Epitropoulos A. MGD – Unplugged. Ohio Ophthalmological Society.

Hura A, Mizrahi M, Eluvathingal C, Quinlan J, Neel R, Riemann C. 3D Visualization System Surgery: Objective Ergonomics.

Hura A. Augustine J, Bafna S, Wiley W. SMILE: 20/20+2.

Hura A. Introduction to Refractive Surgery. Case Western Ophthalmology Resident Lecture, Cleveland Eye Clinic.

Hura A, Riemann C. Intraoperative Electromyogram Analysis of Postural Musculature with 3D Heads-Up Display Vs. Traditional Operating Microscope in Ophthalmic Surgery.

Hura A. The Awfully Bad Catastrophic Disaster.

Hura A. Cataract Surgery: The Main Incision.

Hura A. YO Efforts and Plans: Ohio Ophthalmological Society.

Hura A. COVID-19 Impact on Academic Programs.

Hura A., Kezirian G. Prevalence of Refractive Lens Exchange in Ophthalmologists Who Perform Refractive Surgery.

Hura A. A curious case of nausea and vomiting: neuromyelitis optica. University of Cincinnati Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds. Zoom. Cincinnati, OH.

Hura A. PROWL-1 and PROWL-2 studies. University of Cincinnati Cornea/Uveitis Journal Club. Nicola’s, Cincinnati, OH.

Hura A. Cornea, Cataracts, & Aniridia: Bootcamp. Aniridia Foundation International. Cincinnati Eye Institute, Cincinnati, OH.

Hura A. Lincoff’s Rules.

Hura A. Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis.

Hura A., Riemann C. Enhanced Visualization of the Posterior Segment Utilizing Eulerian Video Magnification: An Exploratory Study.

Hura A., Epitropoulos A. Visible Meibomian Gland Structure Increases after Vectored Thermal Pulsation Treatment in Dry Eye Patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

Hura A., Epitropoulos A. Visible Meibomian Gland Structure Increases after Vectored Thermal Pulsation Treatment in Dry Eye Patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

Hura A., Epitropoulos A. The potential increase in visible meibomian gland structure post-LipiFlow treatment.

Hura A., Miller C., Chung L., Durbin K. The Eyeball: for Internists.

Hura A., Epitropoulos A. The potential increase in visible meibomian gland structure post-LipiFlow treatment.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Hura A, Epitropoulos A, Czyz C, Blackie C, Davis T. The potential effect of LipiFlow on meibomian gland structure: a preliminary analysis utilizing Dynamic Meibomian Imaging. April 29, 2018. ARVO 2018, Honolulu, HI.

Hura A, Osher R. Comparing the Zeiss Callisto Eye and the Alcon Verion Image Guided System toric lens alignment technologies. April 2016. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 21st Annual Ophthalmology Conference and Research Symposium. Rieveschl Auditorium, Vontz Center Building.

NON-PEER REVIEW ACTIVITIES

Section Editor

Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today | AECOS column

PANELS

Moderator. Hura, A., Klyce, S. Session 13: Controversies and Challenges (cases). July 12th, 2026. AECOS Deer Valley. Deer Valley, UT.

Panelist. Doane, J., Hura, A., Mueller, B., Nijm, L., Rostov, AT. High Myope Contact Lens Intolerant Case. July 10th, 2026. AECOS Deer Valley. Deer Valley, UT.

Panelist. Hura, A., Kim, E., Kugler, L., McKee, Y., Rostov, AT., Walter, K. ICL Exchange Needed For A Size Smaller Than What Is Commercially Available. July 9th, 2026. AECOS Deer Valley. Deer Valley, UT.

Moderator. Hura, A. The “Moderate” Myope – What’s Ideal Now? Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day – Executive Orders; Debating the Future of Phakic (Corneal & IOL) Refractive Surgery. ASCRS 2026. Washington, DC.

Panelist. Hura A., Melendez, R., Rostov, A. What’s limiting RLE/CLR? Outliers Meeting. March 20th, 2026. Palm Springs, CA.

Panelist. Hura A., Knezevic A., Donaldson, K. Refractive Cataract Surgery Round Table. 93rd Annual Conference – Spring Forward: Future Directions for Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. March 14th, 2026.

Panelist. Brissette, A., Feldman, S., Hura, A., Piovella, M., Teichman, J. Grand Rounds 2: Difficult Choices. February 24th, 2026. AECOS Aspen. Aspen, CO.

Co-moderator. Wiley W., Hura, A., Bafna, S. Case Studies. February 9th, 2026. Caribbean Eye Meeting. Cancun, Mexico.

Co-moderator. Early, A., Hura, A., Kim, E. Session 12: Controversies and Challenges (cases). July 13th, 2025. AECOS Deer Valley. Deer Valley, UT.

Panelist. Bowden, F., Hura, A., Waite, A., Zhu, D. Piggyback IOL following LAL lock-in. July 12th, 2025. AECOS Deer Valley. Deer Valley, UT.

Panelist. Hura, A., Libfraind, L., Loden, J., Mueller, B. What are the options for an extreme myope with shallow ACs? July 10th, 2025. AECOS Deer Valley. Deer Valley, UT.

Panelist. Ciolino, J., Hura, A., Rapaport, Y., Schallhorn, J., Teichman, J., Tonk, R. Grand Rounds 2: Difficult Choices. February 25th, 2025. AECOS Aspen. Aspen, CO.

Panelist. Hura, A., Provencher, L., Wiley, W., Mansor, M. From Good to Great: Be the Best Boss. AAO Academy Learning Lounge (LL01). October 19th, 2024. AAO 2024. Chicago, IL.

Panelist. Hura, A., Thenappan, A., Wiley, W. POAG: Where and When to Use Premium IOLs. AAO Academy Learning Lounge (LL01). October 19th, 2024. AAO 2024. Chicago, IL.

Panelist. Hura, A., Newsome, H., Smith, R., Tabin, Geoffrey, Young J. Cortex Whisperer. July 15th, 2024. AECOS Deer Valley. Deer Valley, UT.

Panelist. Barnes, S., Hura, A., Zaldivar, R., Zaldivar, R. ICL Size Surprise. July 15th, 2024. AECOS Deer Valley. Deer Valley, UT.

Panelist. Dell, S., Hura, A., Kontos, M., Waring IV, G. Patient scheduled for PRK Over Previous LASIK (using Epi-Maps). July 11th, 2024. AECOS Deer Valley. Deer Valley, UT.

Panelist. Hura, A., Lindstrom, R., Parker, J., Sheybani, A., Sivaraman, K. What I Say: Critical Conversations. February 17th, 2024. Telling It Like It Is Meeting 2024. Tampa, FL.

Co-moderator. Hura, A. and Venkateswaran, N. YMDC Advisory Board with Zeiss Professional Education. December 4th, 2023. Virtual Advisory Board, YoungMD Connect.

Panelist. Dhaliwal, D., Hura, A., Shamie, N. Get to Know EVO ICL. October 18th, 2023. Virtual Workshop, YoungMD Connect.

Panelist. Lindstrom R., Schallhorn, J., Hura, A., Snyder, M., Ayres, B., Bedrood, S., Koch, D. Webinar: Making the Complex Case Routine. September 30th, 2023. Masket Foundation.

Panelist. Faulkner A., Hura A., Libfraind, L., Parkhurst G., Walton, B. A Flipped ICL – What To Do Next? July 16th, 2023. AECOS Deer Valley. Deer Valley, UT.

Panelist. Davidson R., Hamilton R., Hura A., Mueller B., Singh IP. Epithelial Ingrowth After SMILE. July 16th, 2023. AECOS Deer Valley. Deer Valley, UT.

Panelist. Hura A., Khandewal S., Schallhorn J., Williamson B. 47-Year-Old Low Myope Wants Vision Correction. July 13th, 2023. AECOS Deer Valley. Deer Valley, UT.

Panelist. Mueller B., Stephens D., Hura, A., Schneider R. The Private Practice Fellowship Experience. March 25th, 2023. YMDC Live. Austin, TX.

Panelist. Sheybani A., Hura, A., Kamat, S., Shafer, B., Singh, IP. Redefining MIGS Success With Hydrus Microstent. March 25th, 2023. YMDC Live. Austin, TX.

Moderator. Hura, A., Nasser T. Optimizing OR Outcomes. March 25th, 2023. YMDC Live. Austin, TX.

Panelist. Ergonomics. February 18th, 2023. Telling It Like It Is. Tampa, FL.

Panelist. Yoo, S., Hura, A. Getting Started With Research. September 30th, 2022. YoungMD Connect. AAO, Chicago, IL.

Panelist. Refractive surgery candidacy in the era of genetic screening. July 10th, 2022. AECOS Summer Symposium. Deer Valley, UT.

Panelist. One SMILE too many. July 10th, 2022. AECOS Summer Symposium. Deer Valley, UT.

Panelist. Presbyopia drops/complex cornea cataract case. July 8th, 2022. AECOS Summer Symposium. Deer Valley, UT.

Panelist. Challenging the Dogma of Fellowship Training. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today Roundtable. May 2022.

Panelist. SYM-15: Refractive Surgery in Irregular Corneas. April 25th, 2022. ASCRS, Washington D.C.

Panelist. SYM-12: Refractive Surgery Rare Circumstances: What, When, and How to Handle Complications. April 24th, 2022. ASCRS, Washington D.C.

Panelist. Doane J., Hofmeister E., Hura, A., Liu, E. A Medley of Refractive Topics That Will Make You SMILE. EyeWorld Corporate Event. April 23rd, 2022. ASCRS, Washington D.C.

Panelist. Hura A., Shafer B., Sieck E., Venkateswaran N. Path to the Podium. April 19th, 2022. Virtual Workshop, YoungMD Connect.

Panelist. Caldwell B., Felsted D., Hura A., Lozano V., Watson C. Physician Side Hustles & Entrepreneurial Pursuits. MillennialEYE Live Meeting. Saturday, March 26th, 2022. Austin, TX.

Moderator. Hura A., Bafna, S., Coney, J., Kaufman, A., Rachitskaya, A., Williams, B. OOS YO Lunch Meeting. Saturday, February 19th, 2022. Columbus, OH.

Panelist. Hura A. The Practice of the Future. Moderator: Gary Wortz, MD. Caribbean Eye Meeting. February 7th, 2022. San Juan, PR.

Panelist. Watson, C., Hura A., Schneider, R., Stephens, DJ. Refractive Cataract Surgery Fellowships. Moderator: Gary Wortz, MD. Caribbean Eye Meeting. February 7th, 2022. San Juan, PR.

Panelist. Early A., Hura A., Garg S., Riemann C. AAO Academy Learning Lounge (LL10 – Ergonomics). November 13th, 2021. AAO, New Orleans, LA.

Panelist. Schehlein E., Hura A., Yuan M. Prepping for Your Virtual Interview. September 8th, 2021. Virtual Workshop, YoungMD Connect.

COURSES

AAO ISRS LASIK Skills Course | Director

American Academy of Ophthalmology

STL Refractive | Co-Director with George Waring IV, MD

American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons

YES STL Refractive Lab | Instructor

American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons

YES STL EVO ICL Lab | Instructor

American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons

Art of Correcting Laser Refractive and Premium Cataract […] | Instructor

American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons

Alcon Advanced Cataract Surgery Course | Lead Instructor – NGENUITY

Organized by Kevin Miller, MD

J&J Vision Cataract Surgery Essentials Course | Faculty

Organized by Kevin Miller, MD

ASCRS 2023 | Ergonomics in Ophthalmology | Co-instructor

American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons

AAO ISRS LASIK Skills Course | Co-Director with George Waring, IV, MD

American Academy of Ophthalmology

AAO ISRS LASIK Skills Course | Instructor

American Academy of Ophthalmology, New Orleans, LA

MEDIA

Hura A. Refractive Surgery. Q-Switch Podcast. April 12th, 2026. ASCRS 2026.

youtube.com

Hura A. Updates and Pearls In Refractive Cataract Surgery. Pupil Pod Podcast. April 12th, 2026. ASCRS 2026.

Hura A. Is Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) Right For You? Arjan Hura, MD Explains. March 19th, 2025. OcuTALK.

youtube.com

Hura A. What is Refractive Surgery? Dr. Arjan Hura Explains. November 20th, 2024. OcuTALK.

youtu.be

Singh, IP., Hura, A., Rocha, C. Insights from AECOS Summer 2023. August 15, 2023.

podcasts.apple.com

Hura A., et al. OMIDRIA Special Ep. 1-4. Peer2Peer Ophthalmology Podcast. July 26 – August 1, 2023.

podcasts.apple.com

Hura A. On The Tight Rope: The Art Of Refractive Surgery. Rising Stars In Ophthalmology: Season Three, Episode 9. April 11th, 2023.

youtube.com

Wiley W., Hura A., Matthews P., Williamson B. Refractive Enhancements (Part Two): Lens-Based Procedures. CRST The Podcast. January 30th, 2023.

podcasts.apple.com

Wiley W., Hura A., Matthews P., Williamson B. Refractive Enhancements (Part One): Cornea-Based Procedures. CRST The Podcast. January 18th, 2023.

podcasts.apple.com

Hura A, Nasser T., Micheletti M. Innovations In Refractive Cataract Surgery. Eye Tea, S2E5.

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Hura A, Singh IP. Innovations In Ergonomics: Heads-Up Surgery. Innovation Journal Club. November 7th, 2022.

eyetube.net

Williamson B., Hura A., Abugo U., Felsted D. Survive & Thrive: To Fellowship or Not to Fellowship. Ophthalmology Off The Grid. October 31st, 2022.

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Hura A. 3 Tips for Success with SMILE. June 28th, 2022. Eyetube.

eyetube.net

Weinstock R., Watson C., Wiley W., Hura A., Moarefi A. Challenging the Dogma of Fellowship Training. CRST: The Podcast.

podcasts.apple.com

Hura A. Visible Meibomian Gland Structure Increases After Vectored Thermal Pulsation. May 5th, 2019. Eyetube, San Diego, CA.

eyetube.net

Stodola E. Outside the OR: A passion for karate. ASCRS EyeWorld. October 2019.

digital.eyeworld.org

SERVICE

Operation Sight Volunteer Surgeon

ASCRS Foundation

AAO 2019 Floor Manager, SYM49 “Innovations in Refractive Surgery”

American Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco, CA

SMP Mentor, Big Sib/Lil’ Sib Mentor, Premed Mentoring

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH

End Zone Tutoring

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH

Med Mentors

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH

Volunteer

Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

LEADERSHIP

The Outliers Meeting | Physician Co-Chair

Controversies in Modern Eye Care Symposium | Chair

Physicians’ Education Resource

Founder and Chair of the Young Ophthalmologist (YO) Section

Ohio Ophthalmological Society

Ohio Ophthalmological Society (OOS) Resident Board Member

Ohio Ophthalmological Society

Residency Advocate

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Co-Organizer, Sycamore High School (2008) – 10 Year Reunion

Cincinnati, OH

Transitional Year representative, GME Shared Governance Council

Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH

Co-Class President, Medical Student Association (MSA)

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH

Dean of Admissions Search Committee, Office of Student Affairs

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH

Orientation Leader, Office of Student Affairs

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH

MMI Rater & Tour Guide, Office of Student Affairs

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH

Resident Advisor, University Housing & Dining Services

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

TEACHING

Ophthalmology medical student/ancillary staff instructor

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Instructor

Japanese Karate-Do, Cincinnati, OH

USMLE Step 1 Review Course Instructor

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH

Co-instructor, Resident Advisor Leadership and Recruitment Class

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Chief Instructor, OSU Shotokan Karate Club

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

MISSION TRIPS

  • El Salvador. University of Cincinnati/El Salvador Lions Club, 2/2020

PODCAST

  • Host. “Cell & Flare” podcast. YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • 2026 AECOS Deer Valley
  • 2026 American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons
  • 2026 Outliers Meeting
  • 2026 AECOS Aspen Meeting
  • 2026 Caribbean Eye Meeting
  • 2025 American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • 2025 Vision Expo West
  • 2025 AECOS Deer Valley
  • 2025 American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons
  • 2025 YMDC Live
  • 2025 Outliers Meeting
  • 2025 AECOS Winter Symposium
  • 2025 Envision Summit
  • 2025 Telling It Like It Is Meeting
  • 2025 Caribbean Eye Meeting
  • 2024 STAAR US EVO ICL Surgeon’s Summit
  • 2024 Zaldivar Instituto ICL Course
  • 2024 American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • 2024 PANOPHTHALMOLOGICA
  • 2024 SEE Fall Tune-Up Meeting
  • 2024 AECOS Deer Valley
  • 2024 YMDC Live
  • 2024 Outliers Meeting
  • 2024 AECOS Winter Symposium
  • 2024 Telling It Like It Is Meeting
  • 2024 Caribbean Eye Meeting
  • 2024 Los Angeles Research Study Club Annual Meeting
  • 2023 STAAR US EVO ICL Surgeon’s Summit
  • 2023 American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • 2023 AECOS Summer Symposium
  • 2023 American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons
  • 2023 Modern Controversies In Eye Care Symposium
  • 2023 Outliers Meeting
  • 2023 YMDC Live
  • 2023 AECOS Aspen Symposium
  • 2023 Telling It Like It Is Meeting
  • 2023 Caribbean Eye Meeting
  • 2023 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Secretariat Meeting
  • 2023 Los Angeles Research Study Club Annual Meeting
  • 2022 Los Angeles Society of Ophthalmology Meeting (December)
  • 2022 STAAR EVO ICL Surgeon Summit
  • 2022 American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • 2022 Los Angeles Society of Ophthalmology Meeting (September)
  • 2022 AECOS Summer Symposium
  • 2022 American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons
  • 2022 MillennialEYE Live
  • 2022 Ohio Ophthalmological Society Meeting
  • 2022 Ohio Ophthalmological Society Spring Board Meeting
  • 2022 Caribbean Eye/CEDARS-ASPENS Mentorship Program
  • 2022 Caribbean Eye Meeting
  • 2021 American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • 2021 American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons
  • 2021 AECOS/CEDARS-ASPENS Mentorship Program
  • 2021 AECOS Summer Symposium
  • 2021 Cataract Surgery Telling It Like It Is!
  • 2021 Ohio Ophthalmological Society (Virtual)
  • 2020 American Academy of Ophthalmology (Virtual)
  • 2020 Ocular Surgery News New York (Virtual)
  • 2020 CEDARS/ASPENS Speaker Training Workshop (Virtual)
  • 2020 Ophthalmology Technology Summit (Virtual)
  • 2020 American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (Virtual)
  • 2020 Ohio Ophthalmological Society
  • 2020 Ohio Ophthalmological Society Spring Board Meeting
  • 2020 Cataract Surgery: Telling It Like It Is!
  • 2019 Alcon 2nd Year CSE Course
  • 2019 American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • 2019 Ohio Ophthalmological Society Fall Meeting
  • 2019 MillennialEYE Live
  • 2019 Aniridia Foundation International Meeting
  • 2019 Advanced Refractive Congress
  • 2019 B+L Practice Pearls & Surgical Skills Program
  • 2019 American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons
  • 2019 Ohio Ophthalmological Society
  • 2018 Cornea Society/VISTA Dinner
  • 2018 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  • 2018 Cataract Surgery: Telling It Like It Is!
  • 2017 American Academy of Ophthalmology

OPHTHALMOLOGY SOCIETIES

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS)

Refractive Surgery Alliance Society (RSA)

American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgery (AECOS)

Society for Excellence in Eye Care (SEE)

International Society of Refractive Surgeons (ISRS)

Los Angeles Society of Ophthalmology (LASO)

Research Study Club of Los Angeles (RSC)

California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CAEPS)

American Medical Association (AMA)

Ohio Ophthalmological Society (OOS)

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