Boris Malyugin, MD
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Boris Malyugin, MD

  • Comprehensive Ophthalmology|
  • Cornea and External Diseases
UCLA Stein Eye Center Santa Monica |
1807 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 203, Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-829-0160
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About

Dr. Boris Malyugin is an internationally renowned ophthalmologist, known for his expertise in cataract and corneal surgery. 

He was trained in Moscow at the Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery, the leading eye care center in Russia. Over the years, he held several leadership positions in that center. In 2024, Dr. Malyugin joined the faculty of the UCLA Department of Ophthalmology.

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. He is also highly regarded for his work in cornea transplantation (lamellar and full thickness), surgical ocular surface reconstruction, complex cataract surgery, laser-assisted cataract and corneal procedures, premium IOLs, and phacoemulsification techniques in diseased eyes.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Malyugin is a prolific researcher and educator, having published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and frequently presenting 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. 

He has 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. 

Dr. Malyugin was mentioned in “The Ophthalmologist” Power List among the Top 100 eye doctors in the world (2018, 2020, 2025). His contributions have earned him recognition as one of the prominent figures in modern ophthalmology.

Languages

English

Education

Fellowship

Eye Anterior Segment Surgery, MNTK Eye Microsurgery, 1993

Residency

Ophthalmology, MNTK Eye Microsurgery, 1990

Degree

MD, Moscow Medical Dental Institute, 1988

Recognitions

  • Golden medal from IIRSI (International Intraocular Refractive Society, India), 2024.
  • Antonio Scarpa Award by SOI (Society Ophthalmologica Italiana), 2023.
  • International Ophthalmologist Education Award by American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), 2018.
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Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Videos

Managing complex cataract surgery: Advanced strategies and techniques
How ophthalmologist Boris Malyugin, MD, PhD, is advancing eye surgery at UCLA Health

Research

Interests

cornea transplantation (lamellar and full thickness), surgical ocular surface reconstruction, complex cataract surgery, laser-assisted cataract and corneal procedures, premium IOLs, and phacoemulsification techniques in diseased eyes.

Publications

  1. Malyugin B., Kalinnikova S., Muller F., Bernau W., Knyazer B., Gerasimov M. Femtosecond laser-assisted autologous glueless simple limbal epithelial transplantation in unilateral limbal stem cell deficiency. 12 months outcome of the first clinical cases. Cornea, Volume 44, Number 2, February 2025. P 262-270. https://doi.org/10.1097/ICO.0000000000003688
  2. Malyugin B., Kalinnikova S., Knyazer B., Gerasimov M. Midterm Outcomes of Autologous Glueless Simple Limbal Epithelial Transplantation for Unilateral Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency// Cornea. Volume 43, Number 1, January 2024. P. 45-51
  3. Malyugin B., Fomina O., Sobolev N., Belokopytov A., Knyazer B., Krauthammer M, Yahalomi T, Achiron, A. Visual results, and subjective satisfaction after implantation of two different trifocal diffractive intraocular lenses models (AcrySof IQ PanOptix and AT LISA tri 839 MP). Eur J Ophthalmol. 2023 Sep 28:11206721231201561. DOI: 10.1177/11206721231201561.
  4. Malyugin B.E., Belodedova A., Antonova O., Gelyastanov A., Tuuminen R., Levinger E., Achiron A., Knyazer B. Clinical comparison of manual and laser-cut corneal tunnel for intrastromal air injection in femtosecond laser-assisted deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) // Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. - 2023. - Vol.261. - Is.1. - С.185-191. DOI: 10.1007/s00417-022-05765-9.
  5. Malyugin B.E., Sakhnov S.N., Izmailova S.B., Boiko E.V., Pozdeyeva N., Axenova L., Axenov K., Titov A., Terentyeva A., Zakaraiya T.G., Myasnikova V. Keratoconus Diagnostic and Treatment Algorithms Based on Machine-Learning Methods // Diagnostics. - 2021. - Vol.11. - Is.10. - С.1933-1933. DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11101933
  6. Lockington D, Wang Z, Nan Qi, Malyugin B, et al. Modelling floppy iris syndrome and the impact of pupil size and ring devices on iris displacement. Eye (Basingstoke). January 2020. doi: 10.1038/s41433-020-0782-7.
  7. Anisimova N, Arbisser L, Shilova N, Melnik M, Belodedova A, Knyazer B, Malyugin B. Anterior vitreous detachment: risk factor for intraoperative complications during phacoemulsification. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Jan 2020. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2019.08.005
  8. Yu-Chi Liu, Mark Wilkins, Terry Kim, Boris Malyugin, Jodhbir S Mehta. Cataracts// The Lancet.- February 24, 2017 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/PII.
  9. Malyugin B., Schpak A., Pokrovskiy Posterior Chamber Phakic IOL Sizing Based on the Iris Pigment Layer Measurements by Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography.- J Cataract Refract Surgery.- 2015; 41:1616–1622.
  10. Malyugin B. Recent advances in small pupil cataract surgery. Review article.  Current Opinion in Ophthalmology 2018 29(1), pp. 40-47.

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

Professional Awards

  • Golden medal from IIRSI (International Intraocular Refractive Society, India), 2024.

  • Antonio Scarpa Award by SOI (Society Ophthalmologica Italiana), 2023.

  • International Ophthalmologist Education Award by American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), 2018.

  • M. Kritzinger Award by International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISCRS), 2017.

  • C. Binkhorst Award by European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), 2017.

  • Special Gold Medal by Intraocular Implant & Refractive Society, India, 2017.

  • J. Pearce Medal United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS), 2017.

  • Binkhorst Award by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), 2017.

  • Dr. Om Parkash Award by Delhi Ophthalmology Society (DOS), 2016.

  • C. Kelman Award by Brazilian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (BRASCRS-ABCCR), 2016.

  • Gold Medal by Indian Academy of Ophthalmology, 2016.

  • Gold Medal by Moroccan Ophthalmology Society (Societe Marocaine D’Ophthalmologie), 2016.

  • C. Kelman Award by Hellenic Society of Intra Ocular Implant and Refractive Surgery (HSIOISR), 2015.

  • J.W. Agarwal Global Icon Gold Medal by Intraocular Implant & Refractive Society of India (IIRSI), 2015.

  • Achievement Award by American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), 2015.

  • Senior Achievement Award by Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO), 2015.

  • International Award for Excellence by Hawaiian Eye Foundation, 2014.

  • Gold Medal by Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society, India at the IIRSI Convention (Chennai), 2006.

  • Distinguished Service Gold Medal in Ophthalmology by International Academy for Advances in Ophthalmology (India), 2004.

Professional recognitions