Publications
A surgical skills assessment rubric for pterygium surgery
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A rare combination of late-onset post-LASIK keratectasia after early-onset central toxic keratopathy
A joinpoint and age-period-cohort analysis of ocular cancer secular trends in Iran from 2004 to 2016
A criticism on the article History of Bacterial Infection Diseases in Iran
A Comparison of Lower Eyelid Retraction in Normal Individuals with Positive versus Negative Orbital Vector
A Review of Monkeypox Ocular Manifestations and Complications: Insights for the 2022 Outbreak
A Rare Case of Congenital Orbital Cystic Neuroblastoma in an Infant
A Population-based Study on the Prevalence and Associated Factors of Age-related Macular Degeneration in Northern Iran the Gilan Eye Study
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Strategies
Conducting multi-center, interdisciplinary, and international research. Enhancing the role in advocacy, policymaking, and monitoring related to eye health. Expanding research clinics and social activities. Increasing the quantity and quality of research-based PhD programs. Expanding the scope and quality of educational and research activities. Participating in the development and commercialization of innovative technologies in pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, treatment, and education.
Our history
The Translational Ophthalmology Research Center was initially established as the Ophthalmology Research Center affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services. In 2002 (1381 in the Iranian calendar), it received its initial approval for operation from the Council for the Expansion of Medical Universities and officially began its activities in ophthalmology research. Its focus included national and regional topics, addressing health system challenges related to eye care, and contrib
Our Team
Faculty Members: Seyed-Farzad Mohammadi, MD, MPH, FICO (Director of the Research Center) Motahare Sadeghi, MD (Deputy Director of the Research Center) Elham Ashrafi, PhD (2008-2023) Administration:Executive Management: Youssef Arian Secretary: Behnaz Emami Adjunct Faculty: Soheil AdibMoghadam, MD Parviz Zarin Bakhsh, MD Farhad Nejat, MD Alireza Ramin Farinaz Drudgar, MD Sirous Alinia, PhD HamiedReza Dokht Taghirad, PhD Alireza Nuruzi, PhD Fatemeh Heidary, MD, MPH, FAAO, FICO Masoud Khorami Nejad, Ph
Research Lines
This center operates in the following three research lines: 1. Robotics, Virtual Reality, and Data Science in ophthalmic surgery training. 2. Public Health in Ophthalmology (Ophthalmic Epidemiology, Social Ophthalmology). 3. Molecular Ophthalmology.
Missions and Vision
Mission Conducting ophthalmology research, particularly on national and regional issues, participating in solving health system challenges related to ophthalmology, and contributing to technological development in this field.
Contact Us
For any inquiries, collaborations, or further information about our research activities and services, please feel free to reach out to us through the following channels:
Journals
Archives of Persian Ophthalmology Journal
The Archives of Persian Ophthalmology (APO) is an open-access resource of narrative reviews and expert content articles on locally generated and applicable ophthalmic knowledge.
APO is a ‘publish per commissioned article’ journal that recruit authors for a series of commissioned topics on ophthalmology. Independent subjects and paper submissions are welcomed as far as being compatible with the APO approach in local knowledge synthesis and translation.
The Ophthalmic Nurse
The Ophthalmic Nursing Journal began its publication in 2011 under the editorial leadership of Dr. Seyed Farzad Mohammadi. Each issue of the journal includes sections such as the introduction of specific eye diseases or complications, epidemiology of eye diseases, a series of optometry essentials for nurses, as well as the definition of terms and a Q&A section. Educational points are highlighted on the front and back covers of the journal, and these are elaborated upon in the content. Additionally, each issue features an appendix in the form of a poster, booklet, or clinical guide.
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Services and Products
Zarbina Software
An electronic dictionary of ophthalmology terminology. This glossary provides a comprehensive list of commonly used terms related to eye anatomy and physiology, congenital diseases and disorders, eye care, and conversational phrases used in the operating room, hospital wards, and ophthalmology clinics. Additionally, it explains common surgical procedures, their implementation, and basic care instructions for patients visiting an ophthalmology center
Genetic Counseling Clinic
The Genetic Counseling Clinic aims to provide more accurate diagnoses of hereditary eye diseases and optimize patient care. Through specialized consultations, selection and interpretation of genetic tests, it helps with diagnosis, disease prognosis, and necessary guidance for the individual and their family
News
Successful Corneal Sensory Nerve Graft (Corneal Neurotization) Performed for the First Time in Iran at Farabi Hospital
Corneal Stem Cell Transplantation and Limbal Reconstruction Performed for the First Time in the World by Specialists
Preventing 5 Major Eye Diseases with Sunglasses and a Wide-Brimmed Hat
New Achievements of Iranian Doctors and Researchers
Treatment of Hereditary Night Blindness Within the Next 10 Years
Eye Injuries Affecting 3,000 People Annually and 15 Eye Removals Among the Injured During Chaharshanbe Suri