Sean David Adrean MD

Retinal Disease

Physician

301 W Bastanchury RdSte 285Fullerton, CA 92835
Phone+1 714-738-4620
Fax+1 714-738-0388

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Summary

Sean Adrean, MD, is an ophthalmologist based in Fullerton, CA, specializing in retinal diseases. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of California Davis Health and earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. His expertise includes neuro-ophthalmology, diabetes mellitus, macular degeneration, optical coherence tomography, and glaucoma and related disorders. Dr. Adrean has contributed to several publications focusing on topics such as macular degeneration and retinal detachments. He has received honors such as the Physician of Excellence from the Orange County Medical Association and the Top Doctor award from the Orange County Medical Society.

Education & Training

University of California Davis HealthResidency, Ophthalmology, 2001 - 2004
Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumInternship, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2001
Loma Linda University School of MedicineClass of 2000
University of California, San DiegoBS, Chemistry/Biochemistry; Minor in Biology, 1996

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2001 - 2027
MI State Medical License 2004 - 2008
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Physician of Excellence Orange County Medical Association, 2019
#1 Viewed surgical video for 2018 Retinalinkglobal.com, 2018
Top Doctor Orange County Medical Society, 2018

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Impact of Baseline Best-Corrected Visual Acuity on Outcomes with Aflibercept 8 mg in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema.
Michael Javaheri, Priya S Vakharia, Talia R Kaden, Sean Adrean, Philip J Ferrone
Ophthalmology. Retina. 2026-08-01
One-Year Results of Geographic Atrophy Patients with Pre-Existing nAMD treated with both anti-VEGF therapy and pegcetacoplan.
Sean D Adrean, Wesley Han, Jonathan Hui, Ash Pirouz
Retina. 2026-07-17
IATROGENIC POSTERIOR RETINAL BREAK FROM INTRAVITREAL ANTI-VEGF INJECTION IN A VITRECTOMIZED EYE.
Wesley A Han, Sean D Adrean
Retinal Cases & Brief Reports. 2026-07-01

Journal Articles

Bevacizumab (Avastin) and Thermal Laser Combination Therapy for Peripapillary Choroidal Neovascular Membranes
Adrean SD, Grant S, Journal of Ophthalmology, 1/1/2017
Infectious Keratitis after astigmatic keratotomy in penetrating keratoplasty patients, a review of 3 cases
Adrean SD, Cochran R, Reilly C. Mannis MJ, Cornea, 1/1/2005
Prophylaxis for Retinal Detachment
Adrean SD, Eliott D, Review of Ophthalmology, 1/1/2005

Books/Book Chapters

The Cornea
Chapter: Epiphora
Page 1183. - 1188.Choo PH, Adrean SD. EpiphoraEditors: Krachmer J, Mannis M, and Holland.Elsevier, Mosby, St. Louis2005
The Cornea
Chapter: The Superficial Punctate Keratitis of Thygeson
Page 547.0 - 556.0Schwab IR, Adrean SDEditors: Krachmer J, Mannis M, and Holland E.Elsevier, Mosby, St. Louis2005

Abstracts/Posters

VEGF trap eye: Investigation of Efficacy and Safety in Wet AMD
Adrean SD, VIEW 1 Study Dinner Presentation, Orange, CA, 1/15/2008

Lectures

A Retrospective Analysis of Macular Hole Repair in Patients with pre-existing Glaucoma
Fort Lauderdale, FL - 1/1/2004
Outcomes in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Combined Pars Plana Vitrectomy and Posterior Chamber Placement of a Baerveldt Glaucoma Implant
Fort Lauderdale, FL - 1/1/2004
Clinical Outcomes in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Combined Pars Plana Vitrectomy and Posterior Chamber Placement of a Baerveldt Glaucoma Implant
Sonoma, CA - 1/1/2004

Authored Content

How Many Intravitreal Injections for AMD Patients Actually Help?August 2019
How Many Intravitreal Injections for AMD Patients Actually Help?August 2019
A New Technique to Save Patients' SightNovember 2018

Press Mentions

Impact of Baseline Visual Acuity on Outcomes in DMEJuly 1st, 2025
A New Technique to Save Patients' SightNovember 16th, 2018
E13-Long-Term Treatment of Wet AMD by 50+ Anti-VEGF Injections-Dr. Sean AdreanMay 14th, 2018