Dr. Robert Honkanen is a distinguished clinician-scientist with over 25 years of experience in ophthalmology. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at Stony Brook University, a role he has held since 2018. Since joining the department in 2000, he has also led the Glaucoma Service, contributing to Stony Brook’s reputation as one of New York’s flagship medical institutions.
Dr. Honkanen’s academic foundation began at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he earned both his BS and MD with Distinction in Research. He furthered his expertise through an ophthalmology residency at Yale University and a specialized glaucoma fellowship at the University of Iowa.
An active researcher, Dr. Honkanen focuses on novel drug discovery and the development of new indications for approved medications, specifically targeting:
- Glaucoma
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Ocular Surface Diseases
His contributions to the field have made him a sought-after expert and an invited speaker at numerous national and international medical conferences.