David Sarraf

Dr. David Sarraf is a full-time Professor at the Stein Eye Institute, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), specializing in retinal disorders and ophthalmic genetics. He practices at the Doris Stein Eye Research Center and is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

• Education: MD from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine (1990)
• Certifications: Board certified in Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology, 1998)
• Training: Residency at University of Chicago Hospitals (1996), Fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital (1997) and UCLA (1993), Internship at Toronto Hospital (1991)

Research Focus: Clinical research in retinal diseases, particularly Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Imaging. His work explores OCT applications, imaging biomarkers, and therapeutic outcomes for anti-VEGF agents.

Publications: Over 60 peer-reviewed papers, reviews, and book chapters, with recent studies on Multimodal Imaging in Uveitis (MUV) guidelines, OCT biomarkers in diabetic macular edema, and novel retinal disease classifications.

• Scientific Recognitions:
  • LuEsther T Mertz Lectureship (2018)
  • Mark J Daily Keynote Lecture (2018)
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology Secretariat Award
  • AAO Honor Awards

Leadership: Associate Editor for Retinal Cases and Brief Reports, director of community ophthalmology courses, and active member in the Retina Society, Macula Society, and American Society of Retinal Specialists.