Eric Tam
MD, FRCSC

Laser Cataract Surgery

Refractive Surgery

Dr. Eric Tam completed his medical and ophthalmology training at the University of Toronto. As a comprehensive ophthalmologist fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, he has a successful multi-cultural practice serving patients of diverse cultural backgrounds across the Greater Toronto Area.

Dr. Tam has specialized interest and extensive experience in laser-assisted cataract surgery and laser refractive surgery, with over 20,000 ocular procedures performed. He utilizes cutting-edge technologies to deliver wide-ranging and personalized custom vision correction solutions for each patient.

Dr. Tam is on staff at the William Osler Health Centre in Brampton, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Kensington Eye Institute in Toronto.

As Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, Dr. Tam has taught numerous ophthalmologists-in-training how to perform cataract surgery using the latest technologies, techniques, and lens implants.

Dr. Tam is actively involved with clinical research as a co-investigator of several international and Canadian clinical trials. He has also presented at significant ophthalmology conferences, including meetings of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society.

Dr. Tam is the recipient of many academic awards, such as Best Surgical Teacher at the University of Toronto in 2008.

Associations and Professional Memberships

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Canadian Ophthalmologic Society

American Academy of Ophthalmology

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Toronto Ophthalmologic Society