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Dr. Golshan Latifiyaghin
Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist
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Dr. Golshan Latifiyaghin
Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist
San Antonio, TX
Areas of Expertise
Corneal Transplantation and Endothelial Keratoplasty
Ocular Surface Reconstruction and Conjunctival Disease
Corneal Infections and Microbial Keratitis
Pseudophakic Bullous Keratopathy
Keratoconus and Corneal Ectasia
About Me
Dr. Golshan Latifiyaghin is a cornea and external diseases specialist at UT Health San Antonio, caring for patients with complex problems affecting the front surface of the eye. She completed medical school, ophthalmology residency, and fellowship training at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, where she developed expertise in advanced corneal surgery and ocular surface reconstruction. At UT Health Physicians she sees patients across multiple locations in San Antonio, providing both routine and tertiary-level care.
Dr. Latifiyaghin’s clinical interests include corneal transplantation and endothelial keratoplasty, treatment of corneal infections and scarring, management of pseudophakic bullous keratopathy, and comprehensive care for dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction. She is actively involved in research on ocular surface disease, corneal graft outcomes, and innovative biomaterials for conjunctival reconstruction, and has authored peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Cornea, Biomaterials, and the Journal of Current Ophthalmology. Patients appreciate her calm, thorough explanations and her focus on protecting comfort, clarity, and long-term vision.
Training
- Cornea and External DiseasesTehran University of Medical SciencesFellowship
- OphthalmologyTehran University of Medical SciencesResidency
- Doctor of MedicineTehran University of Medical SciencesMedical School
Publications, Presentations & Press
- Microbiology Profiles and Antibiotic Susceptibility in Pediatric Microbial KeratitisCornea2025
- Ocular Surface Assessment in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea SyndromeJournal of Current Ophthalmology2024
- Effects of Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty on Corneal Densitometry of Cases with Long-Standing Pseudophakic Bullous KeratopathyJournal of Current Ophthalmology2023
- 3D-Printed Membrane as an Alternative to Amniotic Membrane for Ocular Surface/Conjunctival Defect Reconstruction: An In Vitro and In Vivo StudyBiomaterials2018
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:TX
- License Numbers:48042
