Dr. Fatemeh Armanfar / Cornea Fellowship
Snapshot Highlights
- Expert Cornea Specialist with specialized fellowship training.
- Proficient in a wide range of vision correction surgeries, including LASIK, PRK, and SMILE.
- Experienced in advanced cataract surgery for adults and children.
- Skilled in complex reconstructive eye procedures like corneal transplants and eyelid surgeries.
- Published author in reputable ophthalmology journals, contributing to advancements in eye care.
Professional Experience and Specializations
Dr. Fatemeh Armanfar is a distinguished ophthalmologist with a specialized fellowship in Cornea, dedicating her practice to advanced eye care. Her expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of ophthalmic procedures designed to restore vision and improve ocular health. She is particularly recognized for her proficiency in cataract surgery, offering tailored solutions for both adult and pediatric patients.
A leading authority in refractive surgery, Dr. Armanfar excels in procedures aimed at eliminating the need for glasses and contact lenses. Her advanced techniques include Trans PRK, LASIK, PRK, Femto-LASIK, and the highly precise Femto-SMILE procedure. She also specializes in the precise implantation of various intraocular lenses, including toric, multifocal, and monofocal options, to address individual vision needs.
Further demonstrating her comprehensive skill set, Dr. Armanfar provides expert care for complex conditions such as blocked tear ducts in adults (DCR) and children (Probing), glaucoma management through surgical interventions, and cosmetic and therapeutic eyelid surgeries, including blepharoplasty. She also performs pterygium removal surgery to address growths affecting the eye’s surface.
Advanced Cornea and Reconstructive Procedures
Dr. Armanfar’s specialized training in cornea allows her to perform intricate procedures vital for restoring clarity and function to the eye’s front surface. Her expertise includes Trabeculectomy and intraocular shunt surgery (AGV) for glaucoma management, as well as a variety of corneal transplant techniques such as DALK (Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty), PKP (Penetrating Keratoplasty), and DSAEK (Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty). For patients with keratoconus, she offers advanced surgical options including corneal cross-linking, ring implantation, and corneal transplantation. Additionally, she provides vision correction through intraocular lens implantation for those seeking freedom from glasses, utilizing methods like ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens), Arti Flex, and Artisan lenses.
Educational Background and Academic Foundation
Dr. Fatemeh Armanfar’s strong educational foundation underpins her exceptional clinical practice. She achieved her medical degree from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, where she also completed her residency in Ophthalmology. Further honing her specialized skills, she successfully completed a prestigious Cornea Fellowship at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, establishing her as an expert in corneal diseases and surgery.
Contributions to Ophthalmic Knowledge Through Presentations and Publications
Dr. Armanfar is actively engaged in advancing ophthalmic knowledge through scholarly contributions. She has presented her research and clinical insights at significant scientific conferences, including discussions on “Everything about Intraocular Lenses in Cataract Surgery” and the 29th Annual Congress of the Iranian Ophthalmology Association. Her commitment to educational outreach is further evidenced by her presentations on “Practical Diagnostic Tests in Dry Eye” and “Everything about Pentacam.”
Her dedication to research is reflected in her peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Armanfar has co-authored impactful studies, including research on the efficacy of corneal cross-linking for Bullous Keratopathy, the effects of botulinum toxin in treating intermittent exotropia, and the anatomical and visual outcomes of myoring implantation in keratoconus patients, contributing vital data to the fields of ophthalmology and optometry.