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Dr. Sarah Farukhi Ahmed

Ophthalmology

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Dr. Sarah Farukhi Ahmed

Ophthalmology

San Diego, CA

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 Surgery
    UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute
    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology
    University of California, Irvine — Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
    Residency

Awards & Honors

  • Preliminary Resident of the Year

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
  • Chief Resident, Ophthalmology

    University of California, Irvine
  • Outstanding Resident Research Award

    University of California, Irvine

Certifications & Licensure

  • Licensed In:
    CA
  • License Numbers:
    A139648