Corrina P. Azarcon, MD, DPBO

About

Dr. Corrina Azarcon is a retina and cataract surgeon with advanced fellowship training and a distinguished academic background. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of the Philippines, graduating summa cum laude, and completed her Doctor of Medicine at the UP College of Medicine as cum laude and class salutatorian.

She went on to complete her ophthalmology residency at the University of the Philippines, where she consistently ranked among the top in the national Ophthalmology Residents’ Proficiency Examination (OPEX), placing first in her senior year. During her final year, she served as chief resident and was recognized with the Certificate of Outstanding Leadership. Upon graduation, she received the Certificate of Academic Excellence for finishing at the top of her class. Following residency, she again ranked first in the country in both the written and oral diplomate examinations of the Philippine Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Azarcon then brought her talents to the United States, completing a fellowship in ocular oncology and pathology at Emory University under the mentorship of Drs. Hans Grossniklaus and Jill Wells. She subsequently pursued a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the University of Calgary in Canada, where she gained extensive experience in the medical and surgical management of complex retinal diseases.

She is now based in San Antonio, Texas, where she provides comprehensive care in retina and cataract surgery at the Texas Diabetes Institute. Her clinical practice includes cataract extraction, vitrectomy, intravitreal injections, and laser treatments for diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, and other retinal conditions. She also evaluates new patients with ocular surface tumors and offers long-term monitoring for intraocular tumors.

While her professional commitments remain a priority, Dr. Azarcon values her time outside of medicine. She enjoys staying active through pickleball, Ultimate Frisbee, and hiking, and finds joy and perspective through travel. These interests help her maintain a balanced lifestyle and bring renewed energy to her clinical practice.

Publications & Presentations

Publications

Shabto J, Azarcon CP, Grossniklaus H, Wells JR. Case Series: large retinal pigment
epithelial detachments over choroidal nevi – what is the clinical significance?
Ocular Oncol Pathol. 2025 Jan 30; doi.org/10.1159/000542860.

Kaliki S, Vempuluru VS, Bakal KR, Dorji S, Tanna V, …, Azarcon CP, et al. High-Risk
Histopathological Features of Retinoblastoma following Primary Enucleation: A
Global Study of 1426 Patients from 5 Continents. Retina. 2024 Aug
14;44(12):2105–15. doi: 10.1097/IAE.0000000000004250. Epub ahead of print.
PMID: 39151183; PMCID: PMC11559960.

Azarcon CP, Lenhart PD, Craven CM, Wells JR. Excision of an intrascleral cyst guided
by anterior segment optical coherence tomography. Digit J Ophthalmol. 2024 Jul
6;30(3). doi:10.5693/djo.02.2023.12.001

Crisostomo KGR, Dychiao RGK, Magpantay DMM, Azarcon CP, Artiaga JCM.
Infographic: Ranibizumab for macular oedema following branch retinal vein
occlusion (BRAVO). Eye (Lond). 2024 May 22. doi: 10.1038/s41433-024-03122-0.
Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38778138.

Eustaquio PC, Azarcon CP, Artiaga JCM. Losing sight of CMV retinitis: An emerging
cause of blindness among the youth living with HIV in the Philippines. Int J STD
AIDS. 2024 Jul;35(8):662-663. doi: 10.1177/09564624241240509. Epub 2024 Mar
PMID: 38534069.

Azarcon CP, Kherani IZ, Kherani A. Retinal Capillary Hemangioblastomas in VHL.
Retina Today [Internet]. 2024 Mar. Available from:
https://retinatoday.com/articles/2024-mar/retinal-capillary-hemangioblastomas-in-
vhl.

Azarcon CP, Raralio CTA, Williams RG, Kherani A. 532-nm laser for sub-internal
limiting membrane hemorrhage associated with retinal macroaneurysms. Can J
Ophthalmol. 2024 Feb 21:S0008-4182(24)00011-5. doi:
10.1016/j.jcjo.2024.01.009. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38401889.

Dychiao RGK, Crisostomo KGR, Magpantay DMM, Azarcon CP, Artiaga JCM.
Infographic: Ranibizumab for macular edema following central retinal vein
occlusion (CRUISE). Eye (Lond). 2024 Feb 23. doi: 10.1038/s41433-024-02990-w.
Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38396032.

Azarcon CP, Qiu RLJ, Sobol EK, Hubbard GB 3rd, Craven CM, Bergstrom CS, Wells
JR. IODINE-125 PLAQUE BRACHYTHERAPY FOR DIFFUSE CHOROIDAL
HEMANGIOMA. Retin Cases Brief Rep. 2024 Jan 1;18(1):51-58. doi:
10.1097/ICB.0000000000001334. PMID: 36007192.

Crisostomo KGR, Crisostomo KGR, Azarcon CP, Artiaga JCM. Infographic:
adalimumab for prevention of uveitic flare in patients with inactive non-infectious
uveitis controlled by corticosteroids (VISUAL II). Eye (Lond). 2023 Nov 16. doi:
10.1038/s41433-023-02832-1. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37973886.

Crisostomo KGR, Crisostomo KGR, Azarcon CP, Artiaga JCM. Infographic:
Adalimumab in patients with active noninfectious uveitis (VISUAL I). Eye (Lond).
2023 Sep 22. doi: 10.1038/s41433-023-02732-4. Epub ahead of print. PMID:
37740052.

Azarcon CP, Wells JR, Hubbard GB III. Regression of cavitary retinoblastoma after
intra-arterial chemotherapy and transpupillary thermotherapy. Digit J Ophthalmol.
2023;29(1).

Azarcon CP, Williams PJ, Grossniklaus HE, Bergstrom C, Wells JR. Infusion port site
tumor seeding after Pars Plana Vitrectomy-assisted Biopsy of Choroidal
Melanoma. Retin Cases Brief Rep. 2022 Dec 26.

Azarcon CP, Grossniklaus HE, Wells JR. Foreign body giant cell reaction to silicone oil
presenting as a salmon-patch conjunctival lesion. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep.
2022 Aug 5;27:101676. doi: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2022.101676. PMID: 35966120;
PMCID: PMC9365975.

Ahmad S, Azarcon CP, Hubbard GB, Wells JR. Unilateral Xanthocoria and Retinal
Vascular Anomalies in a 3-Year-Old Boy: Retinoblastoma or Coats Disease? J
Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2022 May-Jun;59(3):e33-e34. doi:
10.3928/01913913-20220420-01. Epub 2022 May 1. PMID: 35603949.

Azarcon CP, Wells JR. Spontaneous Regression of Presumed Iris Melanocytoma.
Ophthalmology 2022; 129(6):660. doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2021.11.020.

Azarcon CP, Wells JR, Aaberg T, Grossniklaus HE. Intraocular Lens and Lens Capsule
Spread of Iridociliary Melanoma: Clinical and Histopathologic Features of 2 cases.
Ocular Oncology and Pathology 2022; doi.org/10.1159/000524052.

Azarcon CP, Wells JR, Grossniklaus HE. Multimodal Imaging and Histopathology
Features of a Corneal Keloid. Ophthalmology 2022; 129(4):378.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2021.09.017.

Uner OEU, Gandrakota N, Azarcon CP, Grossniklaus HE. Animal models of uveal
melanoma. Annals of Eye Science. 2021. doi: 10.21037/aes-21-30

Azarcon CP, Mercado GJV, Alfonso RNA. Recalcitrant Optic Nerve and Retinal
Infiltration in a Relapse of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. Neuro-Ophthalmology.
doi: 10.1080/01658107.2021.1933079.

Azarcon CP, Ranche FKT, Santiago DE. Tele-Ophthalmology Practices and Attitudes in
the Philippines in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey. Clin Ophthalmol.
2021;15:1239-1247 https://doi.org/10.2147/OPTH.S291790

Azarcon CP, Artiaga JCM. Comparison of Pain Scores Among Patients Undergoing
Conventional and Novel Panretinal Photocoagulation for Diabetic Retinopathy: A
Systematic Review. Clin Ophthalmol. 2021;15:953-971.
doi:10.2147/OPTH.S294227

Azarcon CP, Cruz FMC, Castillo TR, Arcinue CA. Methotrexate for Sympathetic
Ophthalmia: A Report of 3 Cases. Philipp J Ophthalmol 2020;45:48-52.

Azarcon CP, Florcruz NVDG. The daily, monthly, and annual cost of glaucoma therapy
using ocular hypotensive eye drops in the Philippines based on a quantitative
method. Philipp J Ophthalmol 2020, 45(2):84-96.

Azarcon CP, Dela Cruz RC. Rebound tonometry measurements over extended-wear
bandage contact lenses. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2020 Oct;43(5):503-506. doi:
10.1016/j.clae.2020.02.019. Epub 2020 Mar 7. PMID: 32151529.

Azarcon CP, Lat-Luna MM. Intraocular lens subluxation during Nd:YAG capsulotomy on
an eye with primary congenital glaucoma. JCRS Online Case Rep
2020;8(2):e00007. https://doi:10.1097/j.jcro.0000000000000007%0.

Azarcon CP, Santiago DE. Prolonged central nervous system and respiratory
depression in preterm neonates after exposure to brimonidine tartrate and timolol
maleate ophthalmic drops. GMS Ophthalmology Cases 2020;10:Doc25. https://
doi.org/10.3205/oc000152.

Book Chapters

Sethi AP, Azarcon CP, Munro M. (2023). Ocular Manifestations of Sarcoidosis.
IntechOpen. doi: 10.5772/intechopen.1002328

Presentations

Oral Presentations

“Four-point Scleral-fixation of the Akreos A060 Lens: A retrospective analysis of
complications with emphasis on intraocular lens opacification.” Canada
Retina Society Meeting 2024, May 4, 2024.

“Surgical Management of Macular Detachment associated with an Optic Disc
Coloboma.” Western Canada Retina Retreat 2023, Banff, Alberta, Canada,
October 28, 2023.

“Endophthalmitis: what, why, who, when, and how?” Western Canada Retina
Retreat 2023 (Technician Session), Banff, Alberta, Canada, October 28, 2023.

“Green gets rid of the red: Argon laser for Sub-ILM Hemorrhage.” Women in
Ophthalmology Meeting 2023, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, October 26, 2023.

“A case of relentless retinal lesions.” American Society of Retina Specialists
Meeting, Seattle, Washington, July 28-August 1, 2023.

“A case of relentless retinal lesions.” Women in Ophthalmology Meeting, Blue Water
Cafe, Vancouver, Canada, October 27, 2022.

“Approaching Vasoproliferative Tumors from the inside & outside.” Western
Canada Retina Retreat 2022, Mackenzie Ballroom, Fairmont Waterfront,
Vancouver, Canada, October 29, 2022.

“A case of cavitary retinoblastoma.” Southeastern Vitreoretinal Symposium, JW
Marriott Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, March 26, 2022.

“Rebound tonometry measurements over extended-wear bandage contact
lenses.” 33 rd PAO-NOVARTIS Residents’ Research Paper Contest, Philippine
Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Convention 2019, SMX Convention Center,
Pasay City, Philippines, December 8, 2019.

“The cost of ocular hypotensive eye drops in the Philippines based on a
quantitative method.” 33 rd PAO-NOVARTIS Residents’ Research Paper Contest,
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Convention 2019, SMX Convention
Center, Pasay City, Philippines, December 8, 2019.

Video Presentations

“The daily, monthly, and annual cost of glaucoma therapy using ocular
hypotensive eye drops in the Philippines based on a quantitative method.”
124 th Korean Ophthalmological Society Meeting, Seoul, Korea [Virtual], October
30-November 1, 2020.

“Recurrent intramuscular hemangioma of the medial and inferior recti muscles in
a young Asian female: A case report.” 124 th Korean Ophthalmological Society
Meeting, Seoul, Korea [Virtual], October 30-November 1, 2020.

“Bilateral Optic Nerve Infiltration and Retinal Detachment in Acute Lymphoblastic
Leukemia relapse: A case report.” 124 th Korean Ophthalmological Society
Meeting, Seoul, Korea [Virtual], October 30-November 1, 2020.

Poster Presentations

“Four-point Scleral-fixation of the Akreos A060 Lens: A retrospective analysis of
complications with emphasis on intraocular lens opacification.” Vit-buckle
Society Annual Meeting, Miami Beach, Florida, USA, April 4-6, 2024.

“Serial Post-operative Intravitreal Methotrexate Injections for Proliferative
Vitreoretinopathy after Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment.” American
Society of Retina Specialists Meeting, Seattle, Washington, July 28-August 1,
2023.

“Serial Post-operative Intravitreal Methotrexate Injections for Proliferative
Vitreoretinopathy after Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment.” Canadian
Ophthalmological Society Meeting, Quebec City, Canada, June 15-18, 2023.

“Rebound tonometry measurements over extended-wear bandage contact
lenses.” The 36 th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress, Virtual,
September 5-11, 2021.

“The daily, monthly, and annual cost of glaucoma therapy using ocular
hypotensive eye drops in the Philippines based on a quantitative method.”
The 36 th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress, Virtual, September 5-
11, 2021.

“Tele-ophthalmology attitudes and practices in the Philippines in light of the
COVID-19 pandemic.” 16 th Science and Technology Week, UP Manila,
Philippines [Virtual], November 23-December 4, 2020.

“Prolonged central nervous system and respiratory depression in preterm
neonates after exposure to brimonidine tartrate – timolol maleate ophthalmic
drops: A case series.” 34 th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress,
Queen Sikirit Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand, March 6-9, 2019.

“Subluxation of an acrylic intraocular lens during Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy on
an eye with congenital glaucoma.” 34 th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
Congress, Bangkok, Thailand, Queen Sikirit Convention Center, Bangkok,
Thailand, March 6-9, 2019.