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Dr. Sahar Bedrood

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

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Dr. Sahar Bedrood

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Pasadena, CA

Areas of Expertise

Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Premium Intraocular Lens Implantation
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
Interventional Glaucoma Care
Laser Treatments for Glaucoma
Traditional and Implant Glaucoma Surgery

About Me

Dr. Sahar Bedrood is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in glaucoma and advanced expertise in cataract care. She offers laser-assisted cataract surgery and premium intraocular lens options, and treats the full spectrum of glaucoma using interventional approaches that include minimally invasive techniques as well as traditional operations when needed. Patients appreciate her clear explanations and personalized planning, whether the right answer is surgery, laser, eye drops, or careful monitoring. Dr. Bedrood earned a BS in biochemistry and chemistry from UCLA, completed an MD/PhD at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, and trained in ophthalmology at USC/Doheny Eye Institute. She then completed a glaucoma fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins as a Society of Heed Fellow. She has served as an assistant professor at the USC Roski Eye Institute and remains active in education, speaking nationally on glaucoma surgery and serving on editorial and advisory boards. Her goal is to combine precise surgical technique with compassionate, individualized care so patients feel informed and confident at every step.

Training

  • Glaucoma
    Johns Hopkins Hospital / Wilmer Eye Institute
    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology
    USC / Doheny Eye Institute
    Residency
  • MD/PhD Dual Degree
    Keck School of Medicine of USC
    Medical School
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    BS, Biochemistry & Chemistry
    University of California, Los Angeles
    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Los Angeles Magazine Top Doctors

    Los Angeles Magazine

  • Heed Fellow

    Heed Ophthalmic Foundation

Certifications & Licensure

  • Licensed In:
    CA
  • License Numbers:
    A124192

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