Biography
Dr. DeBoer is a board-certified, fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon with Stanford Health Care’s Byers Eye Institute and a clinical instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology.
He specializes in retinal and macular diseases, treating a range of conditions such as retinal tears, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, macular pucker, macular hole, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and other complex retinal conditions. Dr. DeBoer incorporates state-of-the-art treatments in personalized, comprehensive care plans for each of his patients. He is dedicated to training future vitreoretinal surgeons and passionate about helping patients through both direct care and research.
Dr. DeBoer’s scientific background in micro- and nanofabrication, mechanical and electrical engineering, and medicine drives his research interests in implantable devices and surgical instruments. While completing his PhD, Dr. DeBoer co-invented a biomimetic accommodating intraocular lens (IOL) that treats both cataracts and presbyopia.
He continues researching microdevices, focusing on extended drug delivery from the lens capsule and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)-enabled implantable devices. Dr. DeBoer’s research experience spans topics such as material science, drug delivery, IOL design, microfabrication, 3D printing, and medical device design. He has received grant funding for his work and has 12 patents in the field of ophthalmology.
Dr. DeBoer’s work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, including the American Journal of Ophthalmology. He has authored book chapters and presented to his peers at national and international meetings, including meetings of the American Society of Retina Specialists and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
Dr. DeBoer is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Retina Specialists. He is also part of the Society of HEED Fellows and Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation.
He specializes in retinal and macular diseases, treating a range of conditions such as retinal tears, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, macular pucker, macular hole, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and other complex retinal conditions. Dr. DeBoer incorporates state-of-the-art treatments in personalized, comprehensive care plans for each of his patients. He is dedicated to training future vitreoretinal surgeons and passionate about helping patients through both direct care and research.
Dr. DeBoer’s scientific background in micro- and nanofabrication, mechanical and electrical engineering, and medicine drives his research interests in implantable devices and surgical instruments. While completing his PhD, Dr. DeBoer co-invented a biomimetic accommodating intraocular lens (IOL) that treats both cataracts and presbyopia.
He continues researching microdevices, focusing on extended drug delivery from the lens capsule and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)-enabled implantable devices. Dr. DeBoer’s research experience spans topics such as material science, drug delivery, IOL design, microfabrication, 3D printing, and medical device design. He has received grant funding for his work and has 12 patents in the field of ophthalmology.
Dr. DeBoer’s work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, including the American Journal of Ophthalmology. He has authored book chapters and presented to his peers at national and international meetings, including meetings of the American Society of Retina Specialists and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
Dr. DeBoer is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Retina Specialists. He is also part of the Society of HEED Fellows and Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation.
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Professional Summary
Education & Certifications
- Residency: USC Roski Eye Institute Ophthalmology Program (2021) CA
- Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology (2022)
- Fellowship: Stanford University Ophthalmology Fellowships (2023) CA
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- Internship: Huntington Memorial Hospital Internal Medicine Residency (2018) CA
- Medical Education: University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (2016) CA
Honors & Awards
- Atwood Fellowship, California Institute of Technology
- Fellow Teaching Award of the Year, Byers Eye Institute
- Foundation Award, Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation
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- HEED Fellowship, Heed Ophthalmic Foundation
Memberships
- Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology (2018 - Present)
- Member, American Society of Retina Specialists (2021 - Present)
- Member, Society of HEED Fellows (2021 - Present)
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- Member, Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation (2022 - Present)
- Member, Alpha Omega Alpha (2016 - Present)
- Member, Phi Beta Kappa Society (2023 - Present)
- Member, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society (2023 - Present)
Publications
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Novel oral medications for retinal disease: an update on clinical development.
DeBoer, C. M., Agrawal, R., & Rahimy, E. (2023). Novel oral medications for retinal disease: an update on clinical development. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. -
Ischemic index and distribution of retinal capillary non-perfusion in neovascular glaucoma
DeBoer, C., Wong, B., & Ameri, H. (2022). Ischemic index and distribution of retinal capillary non-perfusion in neovascular glaucoma. FRONTIERS IN BIOSCIENCE-LANDMARK, 27(1), 24. -
Effect of Angle Narrowing on Sectoral Variation of Anterior Chamber Angle Width The Chinese American Eye Study
Xu, B. Y., Pardeshi, A. A., Shan, J., DeBoer, C., Moghimi, S., Richter, G., … Varma, R. (2020). Effect of Angle Narrowing on Sectoral Variation of Anterior Chamber Angle Width The Chinese American Eye Study. OPHTHALMOLOGY GLAUCOMA, 3(2), 130–138. -
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BIOMIMETIC ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS (IOL)
DeBoer, C., Do, H. W., Lee, J., Humayun, M., & Tai, Y.-C. (2012). BIOMIMETIC ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS (IOL). 2012 IEEE 25TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MICRO ELECTRO MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (MEMS). IEEE. -
A NEW DUAL PORT CUTTER SYSTEM FOR VITRECTOMY SURGERY
Lima, L. H., DeBoer, C., McCormick, M., Kerns, R., Bhadri, P., & Humayun, M. S. (2010). A NEW DUAL PORT CUTTER SYSTEM FOR VITRECTOMY SURGERY. RETINA-THE JOURNAL OF RETINAL AND VITREOUS DISEASES, 30(9), 1515–1519. -
Port geometry and its influence on vitrectomy
DeBoer, C., Fang, S., Lima, L. H., McCormick, M., Bhadri, P., Kerns, R., & Humayun, M. (2008). Port geometry and its influence on vitrectomy. RETINA-THE JOURNAL OF RETINAL AND VITREOUS DISEASES, 28(8), 1061–1067. -
Vitreous dynamics - Vitreous flow analysis in 20-, 23-, and 25-gauge cutters
Magalhaes, O., Chong, L., Deboer, C., Bhadri, P., Kerns, R., Barnes, A., … Humayun, M. (2008). Vitreous dynamics - Vitreous flow analysis in 20-, 23-, and 25-gauge cutters. RETINA-THE JOURNAL OF RETINAL AND VITREOUS DISEASES, 28(2), 236–241. -
Performance analysis of new-generation vitreous cutters
Fang, S. Y., DeBoer, C. M. T., & Humayun, M. S. (2008). Performance analysis of new-generation vitreous cutters. GRAEFES ARCHIVE FOR CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OPHTHALMOLOGY. SPRINGER. -
Evaluation of lens hardness in cataract surgery using high-frequency ultrasonic parameters in vitro
Huang, C.-C., Ameri, H., DeBoer, C., Rowley, A. P., Xu, X., Sun, L., … Shung, K. K. (2007). Evaluation of lens hardness in cataract surgery using high-frequency ultrasonic parameters in vitro. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY, 33(10), 1609–1616. -
Evaluation of a stereoscopic camera-based three-dimensional viewing workstation for ophthalmic surgery
Bhadri, P. R., Rowley, A. P., Khurana, R. N., Deboer, C. M., Kerns, R. M., Chong, L. P., & Humayun, M. S. (2007). Evaluation of a stereoscopic camera-based three-dimensional viewing workstation for ophthalmic surgery. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, 143(5), 891–892. -
A self-stabilizing lens ring for 25-gauge vitrectomy surgery
Chong, L. P., McCormick, M., DeBoer, C., & Barnes, A. (2007). A self-stabilizing lens ring for 25-gauge vitrectomy surgery. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, 143(2), 350–351. -
Superconductivity (and magnetism) in the nickel borocarbides
Schmiedeshoff, G. M., De Boer, C., Tompkins, M. V., Beyermann, W. P., Lacerda, A. H., Smith, J. L., & Canfield, P. C. (2000). Superconductivity (and magnetism) in the nickel borocarbides. JOURNAL OF SUPERCONDUCTIVITY. SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS. -
Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography: Applications for Clinical Care and Scientific Research
Shan, J., DeBoer, C., & Xu, B. Y. (2019). Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography: Applications for Clinical Care and Scientific Research. ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, 8(2), 146–157. -
25-Gauge Instrumentation: Engineering Challenges and Tradeoffs
Barnes, A. C., DeBoer, C. M., Bhadri, P. R., Magalhaes, O., Kerns, R. M., McCormick, M. T., … Humayun, M. S. (2009). 25-Gauge Instrumentation: Engineering Challenges and Tradeoffs. VITREO-RETINAL SURGERY, 9–29. -
Case report: multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas keratitis and sequential endophthalmitis treated with chlorhexidine and Piperacillin-Tazobactam
Lu, L., Shen, A., DeBoer, C., Mahajan, V., Lin, C., & Rose-Nussbaumer, J. (2023). Case report: multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas keratitis and sequential endophthalmitis treated with chlorhexidine and Piperacillin-Tazobactam. Journal of EuCornea. -
3D printing novel PPE for response to COVID-19 related shortages
Fields, B. K., Demirjian, N. L., DeBoer, C., Stemen, D., & Hwang, D. H. (2020). 3D printing novel PPE for response to COVID-19 related shortages. 16th International Symposium on Medical Information Processing and Analysis. -
Controversies in ILM peeling
DeBoer, C., & Leng, T. (2022). Controversies in ILM peeling. Retina Today. -
Oral drug pipeline for retinal disease
DeBoer, C., Michalak, S., & Rahimy, E. (2022). Oral drug pipeline for retinal disease. Retinal Physician. -
Micro machining techniques, fixturing, and end mill selection in high precision VMC parts
McCormick, M., & DeBoer, C. (2006). Micro machining techniques, fixturing, and end mill selection in high precision VMC parts. Techical Papers - Society of Manufacturing Engineers. -
An improved understanding of vitreous cutting. In: Saxena S, Sadda S, eds
Chong, L., Magalhaes Jr, O., & DeBoer, C. (2009). An improved understanding of vitreous cutting. In: Saxena S, Sadda S, eds. Emerging Technologies in Retinal Disease. St. Louis, MO: Jaypee Brothers Medical. -
Laser Therapy
DeBoer, C., Smith, S., & Blumenkranz, M. (2021). Laser Therapy. ASRS, History of Retina, Milestones in Retina. -
Rapid Improvement in Lipid Maculopathy Following Faricimab Therapy in Recalcitrant Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy
Ghoraba, H. H., DeBoer, C., & Moshfeghi, D. M. (2023). Rapid Improvement in Lipid Maculopathy Following Faricimab Therapy in Recalcitrant Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy. OPHTHALMIC SURGERY LASERS & IMAGING RETINA, 54(7), 426–428. -
In-Office Vitreous Biopsy With a Vitreous Cutter and Manual Actuation
Deboer, C. M. T., Mahajan, V. B., & Sanislo, S. R. (2024). In-Office Vitreous Biopsy With a Vitreous Cutter and Manual Actuation. OPHTHALMIC SURGERY LASERS & IMAGING RETINA, 55(2), 116–118. -
Endogenous Fusarium Endophthalmitis after Bone Marrow Transplant: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Zhao, C. S., Wai, K., Koo, E. B., Rahimy, E., Mruthyunjaya, P., Mahajan, V. B., & DeBoer, C. M. (2024). Endogenous Fusarium Endophthalmitis after Bone Marrow Transplant: A Case Report and Literature Review. Vision (Basel, Switzerland), 8(3). -
Retinal racemose hemangioma presenting with a chorioretinal anastomosis.
Soetikno, B. T., Ghoraba, H., Brant, A., DeBoer, C., Guo, L., Shue, A., & Hartnett, M. E. (2024). Retinal racemose hemangioma presenting with a chorioretinal anastomosis. American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 36, 102188. -
Emerging Oral Pharmaceuticals for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Mechanism of Action, Current Clinical Status, and Future Directions
Deboer, C. M. T., Rasmussen, D. K., Franco, J. A., & Mahajan, V. B. (2024). Emerging Oral Pharmaceuticals for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Mechanism of Action, Current Clinical Status, and Future Directions. OPHTHALMIC SURGERY LASERS & IMAGING RETINA, 55(9), 528–534. -
Simplified Clinic-Based Vitreous Biopsy Technique Using A Vitreous Cutter and Manual Actuation
DeBoer, C., Knapp, A. N., Wai, K. M., Mruthyunjaya, P., Mahajan, V. B., & Sanislo, S. (2024). Simplified Clinic-Based Vitreous Biopsy Technique Using A Vitreous Cutter and Manual Actuation. INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE. ASSOC RESEARCH VISION OPHTHALMOLOGY INC. -
In-clinic vitreous biopsy peel pack technique.
DeBoer, C., Zhao, C., Mruthyunjaya, P., Mahajan, V. B., Wai, K. M., & Sanislo, S. R. (2025). In-clinic vitreous biopsy peel pack technique. International Journal of Retina and Vitreous, 11(1), 15. -
IgG4-related ophthalmic disease presenting as posterior scleritis in a pediatric patient.
Karaca, I., Bromeo, A. J., Mobasserian, A., Akhavanrezayat, A., DeBoer, C., Thng, Z. X., … Nguyen, Q. D. (2025). IgG4-related ophthalmic disease presenting as posterior scleritis in a pediatric patient. Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection, 15(1), 34. -
Refillable Intraocular Drug-Eluting Implant.
Kim, H., Kang, N.-W. W., Wise, R., Feliz, A., Myung, D., & DeBoer, C. (2025). Refillable Intraocular Drug-Eluting Implant. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. -
Metastatic neuroendocrine tumors mimicking as primary ocular disease.
Shen, A., Haghighi, A., Liang, T., Lee, O.-T., Gange, W., DeBoer, C., … Gokoffski, K. K. (2022). Metastatic neuroendocrine tumors mimicking as primary ocular disease. American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 26, 101425. -
Biomimetic Accommodating Intraocular Lens Using a Valved Deformable Liquid Balloon
DeBoer, C. M. T., Lee, J. K., Wheelan, B. P., Cable, C., Shi, W., Tai, Y.-C., & Humayun, M. S. (2016). Biomimetic Accommodating Intraocular Lens Using a Valved Deformable Liquid Balloon. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, 63(6), 1129–1135. -
Guillotine performance: duty cycle analysis of vitrectomy systems.
Magalhaes, O. J., Chong, L., DeBoer, C., Bhadri, P., Kerns, R., Barnes, A., … Humayun, M. (2009). Guillotine performance: duty cycle analysis of vitrectomy systems. Retinal Cases & Brief Reports, 3(1), 64–7. -
A rare case of severe bilateral chorioretinal coccidioidomycosis in an immunocompromised pediatric patient with Takayasu Arteritis.
Brant, A., Ghoraba, H., Soetikno, B., Mruthyunjaya, P., Nguyen, Q., Moshfeghi, D., … Hartnett, M. E. (2025). A rare case of severe bilateral chorioretinal coccidioidomycosis in an immunocompromised pediatric patient with Takayasu Arteritis. American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 39, 102407. -
Mechanical Stress and Geographic Atrophy: Investigating the Role of Retinal Pigment Epithelium Disruptions in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Raja, D. S., Kim, H., Moshfeghi, D., & Deboer, C. (2025). Mechanical Stress and Geographic Atrophy: Investigating the Role of Retinal Pigment Epithelium Disruptions in Age-Related Macular Degeneration. INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE. ASSOC RESEARCH VISION OPHTHALMOLOGY INC. -
Evaluation of Refillable Drug-Eluting Intraocular Implant
Kim, H., Kang, N., Myung, D., & Deboer, C. (2025). Evaluation of Refillable Drug-Eluting Intraocular Implant. INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE. ASSOC RESEARCH VISION OPHTHALMOLOGY INC. -
3D Bioprinting of Cellular Therapeutic Systems in Ophthalmology: from Bioengineered Tissue to Personalized Drug Delivery.
Kim, H., Ngo, G.-H. H., Hong, W., Lee, S. H., Mahajan, V. B., & DeBoer, C. (2025). 3D Bioprinting of Cellular Therapeutic Systems in Ophthalmology: from Bioengineered Tissue to Personalized Drug Delivery. Current Ophthalmology Reports, 13(1), 10. -
Foreign Body Presenting as Golden Hypopyon
Alkhabaz, A., Guo, L. Y., & DeBoer, C. (2025). Foreign Body Presenting as Golden Hypopyon. SURGERIES, 6(3).
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