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About Me
Dr. Stephen T. Armenti is a board-certified ophthalmologist who serves as the Medical Director of Scheie at Penn Presbyterian and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Penn Medicine. He provides comprehensive eye care for adults, with a particular focus on cataract surgery and corneal conditions.
Dr. Armenti's clinical expertise includes the management of complex cataracts, corneal diseases, and a variety of anterior segment disorders. He performs advanced surgical procedures such as cataract surgery and cornea transplants, and he is experienced in managing conditions like keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, and complications from previous eye surgeries. His patients appreciate his attentive and patient approach, as reflected in their positive reviews.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Armenti is actively involved in ophthalmic research, with publications in peer-reviewed journals on topics such as dropless cataract surgery, intracanalicular steroid inserts, and the use of artificial intelligence in cataract surgery. He is committed to advancing the field of ophthalmology through innovative techniques and evidence-based practices.
Training
Occupational Medicine
University of Michigan
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
University of Michigan
ResidencyNorthwell Health
ResidencyOccupational Medicine
University of Michigan
ResidencyUniversity of Michigan Health
Residency
MD/PhD
New York University
Medical School
Publications & Press
Dropless Cataract Surgery: A Review of the Literature
Int Ophthalmol Clin•2025Dexamethasone Intracanalicular Insert versus Standard Topical Steroids for the Prophylaxis of Inflammation after Cataract Surgery
Am J Ophthalmol•2024Evaluation and Management of post-operative complications following cataract extraction and intraocular lens placement
Adv Ophthalmol Optom•2024Performance of ChatGPT in cataract surgery counseling
J Cataract Refract Surg•2024Severe Spontaneous Tilt of Scleral-Fixated Intraocular Lenses
Am J Ophthalmology•2024A Novel 13q12 Microdeletion Associated with Familial Syndromic Corneal Opacification
Genes, 14(5)•2023Analysis of Cataract Surgery Instrument Identification Performance of Convolutional and Recurrent Neural Network Ensembles Leveraging BigCat
Transl Vis Sci Technol, 11(4)•2022Immunogenetics of the Ocular Anterior Segment: Lessons from Inherited Disorders
J Ophthalmol, 2021•2021Risk Factors for Endophthalmitis Following Open Globe Injuries: A 17-Year Analysis
Clin Ophthalmol, 15•2021Updated safety precautions and guidance on eye banking procedures during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic
Curr Opin Ophthalmol, 32•2021
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- NJ, PA
- License Numbers
- 25MA11905700, MD477319


