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Ian Danford, M.D., MTR
Ophthalmologist
Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology
- Locations: Oregon City + 1 more
- Expertise: Glaucoma + 1 more
- Fellowship, Moran Eye Center
Recognition
Awards & Honors
Dr. Ian Danford was named one of Portland’s Top Doctors in 2025 by Portland Monthly Magazine.
Where & How Dr. Ian Danford Can Help
Expertise & Locations
Areas of Expertise
Locations
- Oregon City 1306 Division St, Oregon City, OR 97045 Call Oregon City: (503) 656-4221
- Sunnybrook 12817 SE 93rd Ave, Clackamas, OR 97015 Call Sunnybrook: (503) 783-3300
Surgery at EyeHealth Eastside Surgery and Laser Center
About Dr. Danford
Meet Dr. Danford
Glaucoma and Cataract Specialist
Dr. Danford and his wife Sarah (a nurse practitioner in Gresham) have a special interest in healthcare outreach and strive to provide care for underserved populations locally and globally. Together they have taken part in local medical outreach efforts, as well as in Ethiopia, El Salvador, Mexico, and the Navajo Nation.
Education & Training
Background & Training
Dr. Ian Danford is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and comprehensive ophthalmologist with training in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and complex eye procedures such as iris repair and scleral-fixated intraocular lenses.
Dr. Danford developed an interest in ophthalmology while in medical school after joining a group of surgeons with the Himalayan Cataract Project in Ethiopia. There he witnessed hundreds of patients be cured of blindness from severe cataracts. This experience solidified his desire to become an eye surgeon. It inspired him to spend an additional year in medical school to receive a master’s degree in translational and clinical research focusing on the genetics of glaucoma.
After graduating from medical school, Dr. Danford completed his residency at the Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health and Science University. He worked with many incredible mentors and developed his passion for caring for patients with glaucoma and other advanced eye conditions.
Dr. Danford continued his training after residency as a clinical fellow in glaucoma and advanced anterior segment surgery at the Moran Eye Center in Salt Lake City. During his fellowship, he had the remarkable opportunity to learn a wide range of complex procedures from renowned surgeons, including Craig Chaya and Ike Ahmed.
Credentials
Where Dr. Danford Trained
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Glaucoma and Complex Anterior Segment Surgery Fellow
Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Ophthalmology Residency Program
Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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Transitional Year Intern
Crozer-Keystone Health System, Chester, Pennsylvania
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Doctor of Medicine
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania,
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Masters of Translational Research (MTR)
Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics at the University of Pennsylvania
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Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior, B.S. – summa cum laude
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, University of California, Davis – College of Biological Sciences
Outside the Office
Life Beyond the Clinic
Dr. Danford likes to explore the Pacific Northwest with his wife and their three young children in his spare time.
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Testimonials
What Our Patients are Saying
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July 2026
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July 2026
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July 2026
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