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Dr. Sarah Farukhi Ahmed
Ophthalmology
Areas of Expertise
Glaucoma (Medical and Surgical Management)
About Me
Dr. Sarah Farukhi Ahmed is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and glaucoma surgeon who provides medical and surgical care for a wide range of eye conditions. Her clinical interests include advanced glaucoma management, cataracts, dry eye disease, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. She also performs minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS) and tailors treatment plans to each patient’s diagnosis and vision goals.
Dr. Ahmed graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California and completed her ophthalmology residency at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at the University of California, Irvine, where she earned distinctions including Preliminary Resident of the Year, Chief Resident in Ophthalmology, and the Outstanding Resident Research Award. She then completed a glaucoma surgical fellowship at the UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute. Dr. Ahmed has presented research in MIGS on international platforms, including the World Glaucoma Association meeting in Finland. She is committed to evidence-based care, clear communication, and helping patients preserve their best possible sight.
Training
- Glaucoma SurgeryUC San Diego Shiley Eye InstituteFellowship
- OphthalmologyUniversity of California, Irvine — Gavin Herbert Eye InstituteResidency
Awards & Honors
Preliminary Resident of the Year
Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterChief Resident, Ophthalmology
University of California, IrvineOutstanding Resident Research Award
University of California, Irvine
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:CA
- License Numbers:A139648