Dr. Gdih Gdih
MD, FRCSC
Over 33,000 ocular procedures performed
Educational Background:
Dr. Gdih Gdih completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Ottawa in 2009; Dr. Gdih then completed a post-doctoral fellowship in glaucoma at the University of Toronto. Dr. Gdih has also attended the Srikiran Institute of Ophthalmology in India wherehe was trained and certified in manual small incision sutureless cataract surgery (MSICS).
Refractive Experience:
Dr. Gdih has performed over 33,000 ocular procedures, and has extensive training and experience using the latest and most advanced excimer laser platforms. In addition to Aqua i Laser, Dr. Gdih is a staff surgeon at the Misericordia Health Centre and the Children’s eye department at the HSC in Winnipeg. Dr. Gdih also teaches Ophthalmology to medical students and residents, also an active researcher in the field of Ophthalmology at the University of Manitoba.
Accomplishments and Awards:
Dr. Gdih received the Merck Frosst Best Glaucoma Research Proposal Award in 2007 and at the completion of his residency he received the Canadian Glaucoma Society/Pfizer Canada Glaucoma Fellowship Award in 2009.
Dr Gdih developed a new surgical technique in glaucoma drainage devices implantation that allows glaucoma patient to have tube implants to lower eye pressure without the need for donor corneal grafts. The technique is called Graft free scleral tunnel technique which also remarkably reduces the cost for this kind of surgery.
Dr. Gdih has had his research published in various international peer-reviewed journals, such as the Journal of Ophthalmology, Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology CJO, Clinical and Surgical Ophthalmology, and Evidence-Based Ophthalmology.
Associations and Professional Memberships:
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- College of Physicians & Surgeons of Manitoba
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
- Ontario Medical Association
- Canadian Ophthalmology Society
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- International Council of Ophthalmology
- Canadian Association of University Professors of Refractive Surgery