Welcome
My name is Boris Malyugin
I have been working as an ophthalmic surgeon since 1988. Being an ophthalmologist is not just a profession but a lifetime commitment. I was trained in Moscow at the Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery, the leading eye care provider in Russia.
In 2024, I was honored to join the faculty of the UCLA Department of Ophthalmology at the Stein Eye Institute in Los Angeles.
Dr. Boris Malyugin
Dr. Malyugin has made significant contributions to the field of ophthalmology, especially in the development of innovative surgical techniques and devices. One of his most notable contributions is the invention of the “Malyugin Ring”, a device used during cataract surgery to stabilize the iris in patients with small pupils, which has been widely adopted by eye surgeons globally.
Dr. Malyugin is highly regarded for his work in complex cataract cases, cornea transplantation, and ocular surface reconstruction.
Beginning of the carrier
I was fortunate to meet the world-renowned ophthalmologist Svyatoslav Fyodorov at the very early phase of my career. His innovative approach to refractive and cataract surgery laid the foundation for modern ophthalmic surgery. Because of him, I decided to dedicate my life to helping people with ocular diseases.
Dr. Malyugin was mentioned in “The Ophthalmologist” Power List among the Top 100 eye doctors in the world (2018, 2019, 2020, 2025). His contributions have earned him recognition as one of the prominent figures in modern ophthalmology.
My areas of clinical interest include:
- Cataract and refractive surgery
- Corneal transplantation
- Complex cataract and IOL cases
- Intraocular lenses with advanced optics
- Ocular surface reconstruction
- Laser-assisted ophthalmic surgery
Surgery is my lifetime commitment and passion.
Practice
in numbers
surgical procedures
Dr. Malyugin is a prolific researcher. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and frequently presents at international meetings. He is an active member of several prestigious ophthalmology societies and serves on the editorial boards of leading ophthalmic journals. He is a member of the International Intraocular Implant Club, Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis, and the International Council of Ophthalmology Board of Trustees. From 2016 to 2024, he was the President of the Russian Ophthalmology Society.
Membership
in professional
organizations
Dr Malyugin received the highest honors from the leading professional organizations: American Academy of Ophthalmology (Achievement Award and International Ophthalmologist Education Award); Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (Honorary Member Award), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (Binkhorst Medal), United Kingdom and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (Pearce Medal), European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (Binkhorst Award), International Society of Refractive Surgeons (Kritzinger Medal), Hellenic Society of Intraocular Implant Surgeons (Kelman Award), Italian Ophthalmology Society (Scarpa Medal), Brazilian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (Kelman Medal), Intraocular Implant & Refractive Society of India (J.W. Agarwal Global Icon Award), and many others.
Publications
papers in the leading Russian-language scientific journals
papers in the leading English-language scientific journals
book chapters
book
Educational
activities
scientific presentations at the major international conferences
presentations at the educational and skill transfer courses
live surgery sessions at major international congresses
International recognition
in numbers
keynote lectures and invited presentations
named and honorary lectures
awards for best video at international ophthalmic film festivals
awards for best paper of session at international congresses
Innovations
Russian patents
International patents
Ophthalmology is progressing very quickly, causing a tremendous impact on millions of patients. Continuous learning, moving forward, and applying the best of my knowledge in clinical practice are my everyday tasks.
With best personal regards,
Boris Malyugin, MD, PhD
Professor of Ophthalmology
Stein Eye Institute
University of California, Los Angeles
2025 Dr. Boris Malyugin Introduction and Q&A
2025 Dr. Boris Malyugin Webinar on Complicated cataracts
2023 Dislocated 3-piece IOL management
2022 – WOC lecture
2021 – Lecture Glueless Simple Limbal Epithelial Transpantation
2020 – Dr. Boris Malyugin. Malyugin Ring user cases
2019 – Dr. Boris Malyugin. How to use the Malyugin Ring during Cataract surgery with FEMTO LDV Z8
2019 – The Ophthalmologist. Dr. Malyugin interview
2018 – TouchOPHTHALMOLOGY. Dr. Boris Malyugin, WOC 2018 – Diagnostic Tools for Cataract Surgery
Techniques & materials for scleral sutured CTRs
LECTURE Small pupil & IFIS
2014 – Eye Journal Club. Boris Malyugin, MD and Christopher Starr, MD
2014 – EJC Malyugin interview with C Starr
2012 – ASCRS Daily Eyetube. Dr. Malyugin interview
Russian solution to small pupil and the tamsulosin floppy-iris syndrome
Microincisional Surgery of Subluxated Lenses With The Modified Capsular Tension Ring
Microendoscopy Assisted IOL Scleral Fixation
Lens Surgery Techniques in Marfan’s Syndrome Revisited
New Technique Of Phaco Surgery In Small Pupil
Intraoperative Aqueous Misdirection Syndrome: The New Risk Factor for PC Rupture
Malyugin Modified Capsular Tension Ring
1.8 mm Coaxial Micro Incisional Cataract Surgery
Awards and achievements
