Dr. Ryan Keenan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ryan Keenan is a board-certified optometrist and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford Health Care Byers Eye Institute. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of ocular visual issues and vision problems related to strokes, intracranial lesions, tumors, and neurological conditions. His clinical experience includes recognizing and caring for complex neuro-ophthalmic diseases, particularly those involving complications of the nervous system that adversely affect vision. His research interests focus on understanding genetic variations related to progressive weakness of eye muscles, with conditions including drooping eyelids and increasing limitations in eye movement. Dr. Keenan has presented his research and clinical findings to peers at national and regional meetings, including the annual meetings of the American Academy of Optometry and the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society.

Research Interests

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.