Emmanouil Tsamis, PhD

  • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmic Science (in Ophthalmology)

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Emmanouil Tsamis, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmic Science in the Department of Ophthalmology at Columbia University. He graduated with a BS in Optometry from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens, in 2009, followed by a year of practical experience in an optician/optometrist practice. His academic journey led him to the University of Manchester, England, where he completed his MSc in Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences in 2012 and earned his PhD in Medicine-Optometry in 2017 under the guidance of Professor David Henson. Dr. Tsamis brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the field of ophthalmic science, leveraging his unique educational path and diverse experiences to advance research and understanding in this critical field.

Academic Appointments

  • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmic Science (in Ophthalmology)

Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

  • BS, 2009 Optometry, Technological Educational Institute of Athens, Greece
  • BS, 2009 Optics/Optical Sciences, Technological Educational Institute of Athens, Greece
  • MSc, 2012 Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Manchester, England
  • PhD, 2017 Medicine, University of Manchester, England

Research

Dr. Tsamis' research focuses on the development and improvement of techniques to better detect and monitor glaucoma. His primary research interest lies on the technologies of optical coherence tomography (OCT) and perimetry (visual fields). The goal of his research is to assess the capability of a topographic structure-function evaluation in glaucoma diagnosis and detection of progression. 

For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov