Recognised among the world’s 50 most influential leaders in ophthalmology by The Ophthalmologist, for driving change at the intersection of clinical excellence and health technology.
We are immensely proud to share that Helfie’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ranya Habash has been named to The Ophthalmologist Power List 2026. This is an annual distinction honouring the world’s most inspirational and impactful leaders in the field of ophthalmology, those whose achievements have advanced or made a significant impact in the field, and will go on to shape its future. Inclusion in this prestigious list places Dr. Habash among a global cohort of just 50 clinicians, researchers, and innovators whose work over the past 12–18 months has meaningfully shaped the future of eye care.
Now in its twelfth year, the Power List is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative recognitions in global ophthalmology. Nominations are evaluated on the breadth and significance of a nominee’s contributions to clinical practice, research, education, and the broader advancement of the specialty. Being named a Power List Honouree is a mark of both professional excellence and sustained influence.
Dr. Ranya Habash
Ophthalmologist & Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Faculty Instructor, Clinical Informatics Management Program (MCiM), Stanford University
Chief Medical Officer, Helfie.ai
- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami
- Stanford University MCiM Faculty Instructor
- Chief Medical Officer, Helfie.ai
- Clinical informatics & AI in eye care
- Ophthalmology Power List 2026
- Digital health innovation leader
At the Forefront of Ophthalmology and Innovation
Dr. Habash’s distinction reflects a career built not only on outstanding patient care, but on a commitment to expanding what ophthalmology can do. As an Assistant Professor at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, consistently ranked among the world’s leading eye hospitals, she brings a rare combination of surgical expertise and forward-looking perspective to every aspect of her practice.
Beyond the clinic, Dr. Habash holds a faculty position in Stanford University’s Clinical Informatics Management Program, where she contributes to training the next generation of health leaders in the intelligent application of data, technology, and systems thinking. This dual identity, clinician and informaticist, positions her at a uniquely powerful intersection within modern medicine.
As Chief Medical Officer of Helfie.ai, she is actively involved in translating the promise of artificial intelligence into tangible tools for real-world clinical practice. Her work at the frontier of digital health signals a commitment to transforming not just individual patient outcomes, but the entire ecosystem of ophthalmic care delivery.
What This Recognition Means
The Power List does not honour longevity alone, it recognises momentum. Each year, The Ophthalmologist identifies those individuals who are actively driving change right now: clinicians pushing the boundaries of what is surgically possible, researchers whose findings are reshaping understanding, and innovators whose ideas are turning into clinical reality.
Dr. Habash’s inclusion reflects the growing recognition that the future of ophthalmology will be shaped as much by those who can bridge clinical wisdom with technological fluency as by those who advance either field in isolation. Her work exemplifies precisely that synthesis.
This honour belongs not only to Dr. Habash, but to the patients she cares for, the colleagues who collaborate with her, and the broader Bascom Palmer community whose culture of excellence makes achievements like this possible.
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