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Specialty:
Ophthalmology
Department Affiliation:
Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliation:
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
State License:
A49709
Languages:
French
Phone:
310-794-9921
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About Me

Dr. David Sarraf is a full time faculty member at the Stein Eye Institute at UCLA and is a member of the Retinal Disorders and Ophthalmic Genetics Division at JSE UCLA.

He is a board certified ophthalmologist with subspecialty expertise in the area of retinal disease. His practice at UCLA centers on the diagnosis and treatment of a broad spectrum of retinal diseases including:

  • Age-related macular degeneration
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Retinal vascular occlusion
  • Retinitis pigmentosa and other genetic diseases of the retina and macula
  • Retinal toxicity, including Plaquenil maculopathy

Dr. Sarraf is a professor at the Stein Eye Institute at UCLA and supervises various conferences for the residents, fellows and medical students at JSEI UCLA. Dr. Sarraf is also director and lecturer for several courses and conferences for the LA wide community.

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Primary Office
UCLA Stein Eye Institute
100 Stein Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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Phone
310-794-9921
Fax
(310) 825-9246
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UCLA Stein Eye Institute
100 Stein Plaza
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Los Angeles, CA 90095
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Medical Board Certifications
Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology, 1998
Fellowship
Ophthalmology, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust, 1996-1997
Fellowship 2
Ophthalmology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1991-1993
Residency
Ophthalmology, University of Chicago Hospitals, 1993-1996
Internship
Ophthalmology, Toronto Hospital - General Division, 1990-1991
Degree
University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, MD, 1990
Interests
  • Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

    Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

    Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that affects a person’s central vision. It's the most common cause of severe eyesight loss among people age 50 and older.
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  • Diabetic Retinopathy

    Diabetic Retinopathy

    While you can’t completely prevent diabetic retinopathy, you can reduce your risk of getting it. And controlling your blood sugar can stop it from getting worse. Read on to learn more about this condition.
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  • Retinal Detachment

    Scleral Buckling

    Scleral buckling is a type of eye surgery to fix a detached retina and restore vision. During this surgery, your eye surgeon will expose your eyeball. He or she may use a freezing tool to help seal your retina back together. After that, your surgeon may use a small device (scleral buckle) to hold your retina in place.
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  • Retinal Toxicity ( including Plaquenil Maculopathy)
  • Retinal Vascular Occlusion
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa

    Retinitis Pigmentosa

    Retinitis pigmentosa is the name of a group of eye diseases that are passed down in families. All of them affect the retina. All of the diseases cause a slow but sure decline in eyesight.
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Research Interests

Dr. Sarraf is a clinical researcher who has published over 60 research papers, case reports, reviews and book chapters.

His focus of research interest is the wet form of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) and his work has permitted a greater understanding and insight into the anatomical and visual outcomes of Avastin, Lucentis and Eylea therapy for ARMD.

Retinal diseases of research interest include Age-related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinitis Pigmentosa and other familial retinal diseases, and Toxic Retinopathy.

  • Age Related Macular Degeneration
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Vascular Occlusion
  • Plaquenil Toxicity
  • Genetic and Hereditary Retinal Disease
  • Retinal Imaging
Publications
Link to my PubMed publications >
Awards

Dr. Sarraf is a member of the Retina Society, the Macula Society and the American Society of Retinal Specialists and is Associate Editor of the Retinal Cases and Brief Reports journal and has been recognized by the American Academy of Ophthalmology with the Secretariat and Achievement Awards.

  • LuEsther T Mertz Lectureship, New York NY (04/2018)
  • Mark J Daily Keynote Lecture, Loyola University, Chicago IL (06/2018)
  • AAO Secretariat Award
  • AAO Honor Award
  • AAO Senior Honor Award
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