Dr. Ahmad Al Moujahed

Dr. Ahmad Al-Moujahed is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist with Stanford Health Care and an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine. He specializes in caring for retinal and macular diseases, as well as inherited retinal degenerations (IRDs), a group of genetic diseases that cause vision loss. He also specializes in vitreoretinal surgery to treat a range of diseases that affect vision. He is one of the only ophthalmologists in the nation with dedicated vitreoretinal surgery and IRD training and expertise, and he is committed to providing compassionate care that improves eye health, vision, and quality of life.

As a physician-scientist, Dr. Al-Moujahed’s research focuses on investigating the origins of IRDs and developing novel treatments for these conditions. He is also involved in clinical trials exploring innovative experimental treatments for IRDs. He is deeply interested in the intersection of ophthalmology, public health, and global health, having contributed to the development of educational programs for medical students and vision care initiatives in Syria and Lebanon, with the goal of expanding access to eye care in underserved communities.

Dr. Al-Moujahed has published his research in peer-reviewed journals, including Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Experimental Eye Research, Stem Cell Research, Scientific Reports, and American Journal of Ophthalmology. He has presented at several national conferences, including meetings of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and Retina Society. He is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.