Dara E. Onasanya, MD, FRCSC
Clarity Eye
1849 Yonge St #705
Toronto, ON M4S 1Y2
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Clarity Eye
2238 Dundas St W #308
Toronto, ON M6R 3A9
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Professional Affiliations
Academic Appointments- Clinical Scholar, TMU, Toronto/Ontario/Canada, 2026
Education and Training
- Retinal fellowship
- Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Ophthalmology residency
- University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Medical School
- University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
- College
- University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Biography
Dr. Onasanya is a vitreoretinal specialist and cataract surgeon.
His scholarly work spans both ophthalmology and interdisciplinary research. He co-authored a peer-reviewed study on sutureless scleral-fixated posterior chamber IOLs in Seminars in Ophthalmology, and has additional publications in Medicine, Science and the Law and Current Atherosclerosis Reports. He has presented research on post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis at national and university forums.
Dr. Onasanya’s contributions have been recognized by the Canadian Ophthalmological Society Award for Excellence in Ophthalmic Research, University of Manitoba Department of Ophthalmology Research Day awards, the PJICI Community Leader Excellency Award, and two Dean’s Summer Research Project Awards from the University of Saskatchewan.
Beyond clinical care, Dr. Onasanya is active in mentorship and leadership. He served as Vice President of Black Residents of Canada, contributed to the Royal College Accreditation Working Group for Anti-Black Racism, and mentors learners through the Canadian Ophthalmology Mentorship Program.
In his spare time, he enjoys fitness, music, and community volunteering.