Soshian Sarrafpour

Dr. Soshian Sarrafpour is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at Yale School of Medicine. He specializes in glaucoma, cataracts, and anterior segment diseases, providing clinical care at multiple Yale Medicine locations. His academic roles include faculty membership in the Glaucoma Research Group and involvement in resident/fellow education.

Education & Training:

• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Tufts University (2011)
• Medical Doctorate, Tufts University School of Medicine (2015)
• Ophthalmology Residency, New York University (2019)
• Glaucoma Fellowship, Yale University (2020)

Research Focus: Combines clinical practice with innovative studies in:

• Machine learning applications for glaucoma diagnosis
• Minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (e.g., OMNI procedure)
• Advanced imaging techniques for ocular disease evaluation
• Medical education strategies in ophthalmology

Key Contributions: Has authored/co-authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles, contributed to Shield's Textbook of Glaucoma, and presented at major conferences like ARVO and AAO. His translational research bridges surgical innovation with clinical outcomes.

Labs/Teams: Active member of the Yale Glaucoma Research Group, collaborating on projects involving novel surgical techniques, imaging modalities, and disease mechanism studies.