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Byron L Lam

Byron L Lam, MD

Neuro-Ophthalmology

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Age Groups Seen

  • Children (ages 3-11)
  • Adolescents (ages 12-18)
  • Young Adults (ages 19-26)
  • Adults

Languages

  • English

About Byron L Lam

Roles

Professor of Ophthalmology
Dr. Mark J. Daily Chair in Ophthalmology
Director, Dr. Mark J. Daily Inherited Retinal Disease Research Center
Medical Director, Neuro-Ophthalmology Service
Medical Director, Clinical Research

Areas of Expertise

Neuro-Ophthalmology, Inherited Retinal Disease, Visual Electrophysiology

Research Interests

Hereditary Retinal Diseases
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Gene Therapy
Ophthalmic Epidemiology
Electrophysiology

Click here to view Dr. Lam's clinical trials. 

Honors and Awards

Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellow 1991-1992
American Academy of Ophthalmology Senior Achievement Award 2013
NASA Certificate of Appreciation for Service to Vision Impairment / Intracranial Pressure (VIIP) Research and Clinical Advisory Panel (RCAP), 2016. 
Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology, Certificate of Appreciation for Editorial Board Service, 2018.
American Board of Ophthalmology, Certificates of Appreciation for Service 
American Ophthalmological Society

Biography

Byron L. Lam, M.D. is a clinician and a researcher with a focus in neuro-ophthalmology, hereditary retinal disease, and ophthalmic epidemiology. He is a professor of ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami Miller School in Medicine and is the holder of the Mark J. Daily Chair in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Lam is an active clinical scientist. His clinical practice focuses on patients with neuro-ophthalmology conditions or inherited retinal disease. This broad background in neuro-ophthalmology and hereditary retinal degenerations has enabled him to collaborate with basic and clinical scientists resulting in many successful translational projects. Throughout his career, he has performed numerous neuro-ophthalmology studies including Leber hereditary optic neuropathy gene therapy, idiopathic intracranial hypertension cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, and anterior ischemic optic neuropathy,

His profound interest in inherited retinal disease and electrophysiology led him to carry out numerous gene therapy and novel therapeutic clinical trials in conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa, achromatopsia, and Stargardt disease. Of interest, Dr. Lam conducted the first US choroideremia gene therapy clinical trial as IND holder, sponsor, and principal investigator. To better quantitate visual light sensitivity as a clinical trial endpoint, Dr. Lam created and validated the Visual Lightsensitivity Questionnaire – 8 (VLSQ-8) and along with the biomedical team developed the Bascom Palmer Light Discomfort Analyzer to quantitatively determine ocular light discomfort.

His ability to effectively integrate clinical and basic science and to make important connections between them is demonstrated by the textbook he authored in 2005: Electrophysiology of Vision; Clinical Testing and Applications. The book is among the most popular text in its field and is used by students, physicians-in-training, researchers and clinicians. Dr. Lam has also been involved in ocular epidemiologic research on how visual impairment increases mortality through indirect pathways such as its effect on the activities of daily living and well-being.

In addition to his clinical practice and research activities, Dr. Lam is medical director of clinical research and medical director of neuro-ophthalmology service at Bascom Palmer as well as scientific co-director of the Adrienne Arsht Hope for Vision Retinal Degeneration Laboratory. Lam is on the editorial board of the American Journal of Ophthalmology and received the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 

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    Education

    • Fellowship: Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, UIC, Retina/Vitreous, 1992
    • Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Neuro-Ophthalmology, 1991
    • Residency: University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Ophthalmology, 1990
    • Internship: Swedish Covenant Hospital, Rotating, 1987
    • Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine, 1986

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.6 out of 5

    676 ratings, 89 reviews

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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/13/2026

      I received the care I needed.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/12/2026

      Courteous professional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/9/2026

      Dr Lam is very thorough

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/9/2026

      Dr. Lam is very professional and caring. Explaining my issues and treatment/referral in great detail

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/4/2026

      Great doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/4/2026

      Keep doing what you are doing

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/3/2026

      Love that Dr. Lam takes his time to listen to my concerns

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/1/2026

      Trust the expertise

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/24/2026

      Dr. Lam is very knowledgeable, which made me feel comfortable during my visit.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/12/2026

      Knowledgeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/6/2026

      Very professional and knowledgeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/2/2026

      Gracias

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/31/2025

      Excellent, above and beyond

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/31/2025

      Great service and complete service, not in a rush.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/3/2025

      Excelent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/22/2025

      The service you provided so far is great, in my yrs as a patient has been great. Thank you.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/18/2025

      Extelente

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/12/2025

      Muy buenos

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/10/2025

      Simply the best teams of Dr.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/8/2025

      Dr lam is great.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/1/2025

      So far I am please with the doctor!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/25/2025

      Dr. Lam displayed the expertise I had expected - attention to detail and command of my issues were notable and appreciated.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/22/2025

      Wonderful

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/19/2025

      Exceedingly happy

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/18/2025

      Muy bien

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/16/2025

      Everything was just as I expected and more from walking into the door of the clinic they were very helpful before seeing Dr. Lann I am very grateful and I was told about Bascomb Palmer eye clinic

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/7/2025

      extremely impressive!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/28/2025

      Excellent team, great experience

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/25/2025

      Buenísimo

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/17/2025

      They have exceptional care but the time management needs a lot of work.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/17/2025

      He’s very knowledgeable and caring. Explains thins well and very helpful.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/11/2025

      Dr Lam knowledge is fantastic and the place in well located with a great staff

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/9/2025

      The entire staff from the custodian to the nurses to the check in staff was so gracious, caring,knowledgeable yet very professional. I cannot say enough about the entire experience at Bascom Palmer. Bascom Palmer should feel proud to have the staff on duty .Everyone gets a A+.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/26/2025

      I have recommended Dr. Lam numerous times. He is the best in his field. As his patient of many years trust him.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/13/2025

      Great service

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/3/2025

      Dr. Lam first treated me in Palm Beach, where I live. I now travel all the way to Miami to continue in his superb care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/2/2025

      Dr. Lam at Bascom Palmer is the ultimate authority.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/30/2025

      Amazing and outstanding service from everyone we had contact with. It was a long day but well worth the time spent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/28/2025

      Dr Byron Lam outstanding! Excelent professional!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/26/2025

      After having dealt with the Cleveland Clinic in Port St. Lucie where I live your facility could teach them on how to deal with patients compassionately and without thinking of the bottom line.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/21/2025

      It was great to interact with a team familiar with my condition.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/17/2025

      Fantastic medical facilities!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/15/2025

      I’ve been a patient of Dr Lam for 18 years and has always been a great experience. Best Doctor!!!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/9/2025

      Excellent care provided by everyone

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/3/2025

      Excelente

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/25/2025

      Belmary was an important contributor to your “very good “ assessment

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/24/2025

      Dr. Lam is very knowledgeable and caring.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/21/2025

      Starting from customer service to the specialist were very kind and professional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/17/2025

      Good job

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/4/2025

      Dr Lam is the BEST

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/29/2025

      Excellent care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/18/2025

      Very professional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/13/2025

      Todo muy bien

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/12/2025

      I obtained my appointment by going through the ER given my loss of sight. I do not know how long it would have taken to get an appointment without that visit.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/11/2025

      Best eye clinic that I have been too by far .

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/10/2025

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/7/2025

      Everyone was extrenely nice, but Jackie who scheduled my appts went out of her way to walk me to Quest on her lunch hour. She was amazing.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/27/2025

      It was a good experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/31/2025

      Very good service

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/27/2025

      Dr. Lam is the best of the best and he is worth every minute.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/26/2025

      Liked dr lam very much

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/13/2025

      All excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/12/2025

      Excellent service

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/12/2025

      No bad experiences

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/10/2025

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/24/2025

      Dr. Lam has always shown a great concern for my issues in a very kind and understanding manner. He has explained to me the testes, results, treatment recommendations as well as answered any questions I have had. He is an exemplary physician and a blessing to have as a doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/22/2025

      Dr. Lam is the best in his industry very knowledgeable and takes the time to think on your health with you to make sure you have a solid understanding and plan for your daily life and future too.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/17/2025

      Dr Lam is the absolute best

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/16/2025

      Muy buena experiencia

      2 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/21/2025

      Doctor looked at me for maybe 30 seconds. Didn't explain much of anything going on. Did not feel taken seriously as a patient.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/18/2025

      I really like the doctor when he realized How far I was away from the facility he told me there was a closer one if I wanted to go to that one if that would help me. But I told him I was going to stick with him because I've heard a lot of good about him. I definitely feel he'll get to the bottom of what's going on with my eyes!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/18/2025

      Dr. Lam is a great provider, I feel he cares for my condition and is working to make sure my condition does not get worse, he is staying on top of my care to make sure he can assist as quick as possible if my condition should worsen.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/13/2025

      Dr. Lam is extremely knowledgeable. He is a humble and introverted person. I get it. He may not seem 'warm and fuzzy.' But he is caring.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/3/2025

      Dr. Lam needed a better Bedside manner. He seemed disengaged unless he had to say something to me.

      3 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/21/2024

      Dr lam is well known for what he does, he has a job to do I would recommend him because he has a reputation

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/21/2024

      Dr. Lam was kind and empathetic.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/16/2024

      Dr. Lam is excellent. I always have felt rushed thru the appointment. Spent probably 10 minutes each time with him.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/13/2024

      HIS PROFESSIONALISM IS CLEAR, EXPLICIT, CLEAR AND IF HE DOES NOT UNDERSTAND ONE, GIVEN THE LANGUAGE BARRIER, THEY PLACE A TRANSLATOR AND HE IS UNTIL HIS DEPARTURE FROM CONSULTPYU

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/12/2024

      Good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/29/2024

      The Doctor did an extensive exam and explanation of my problem

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/10/2024

      Muy buena, muy profesional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/9/2024

      Only good experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/7/2024

      Dr Lam is an EXCELLENT doctor

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/7/2024

      Los doctor parecen estar muy apurados.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/9/2024

      Dr Lam sort of anticipated my question and answered it before I even ask it. He is amazing.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/31/2024

      Dr Lam is knowledgeable but shows very little empathy. That's his personality but he can be trained better on how to deal with patients.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/27/2024

      He is very concerned about providing a good service

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/18/2024

      Dr Lam first verified then discussed the need for further diagnostics

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/16/2024

      Very dedicated