Cory Ramstead MD
Eye Physician & Surgeon
Meet Dr Ramstead
Dr. Cory Ramstead is board certified in both Canada and the United States. He is a respected surgeon and clinician, scoring in the 99th percentile on the OKAP exam. He has served as Division Head of Ophthalmology within Island Health since 2016 and is a Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC. He is dedicated to his patients often extending his workday to ensure their care. Outside of his professional life, he is family man spending time with his wife and children, and an avid runner enjoying the Cowichan Valley’s trails.
Board-certified in both Canada and the United States, and is a respected surgeon and clinician, scoring in the 99th percentile on the OKAP exam.
An avid runner and family man, enjoying the Cowichan Valley's trails, wake foiling, and time with his wife and children.
Ophthalmology - Eye Physician and Surgeon
Refractive Cataract Surgery
Cataracts form when the normally clear lens at the front of the eye becomes cloudy, leading to blurred or distorted vision. This cloudiness results from a chemical change within the eye. Cataract surgery involves breaking up the cloudy lens into small pieces and gently removing them through a small, self-sealing incision. An artificial lens is then inserted into the eye at the end of the surgery. The procedure is carried out under topical anaesthesia.
Refractive surgery is when the eye is altered surgically to either reduce or eliminate the need for glasses to see clearly. Using advanced technologies and lenses, refractive surgery can be performed at the same time as cataract surgery.
Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, also known as Oculoplastic Surgeons, are eye doctors who specialize in eyelid and facial plastic surgery. They are skilled in a wide range of procedures, from correcting eyelid malpositions to performing complex reconstructions of the eyelids and adjacent facial areas.
