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At Harvard Eye Associates, our story began with a single, powerful belief: that sight is one of life’s greatest gifts — and preserving it is one of medicine’s highest callings. Since our founding in 1974, we’ve been driven by a passion to offer not just treatment, but life-changing innovation, compassionate care, and hope to every patient who walks through our doors.
Patient care and innovation has always been at the heart of what we do. Our team pioneered the world’s first implants for small-incision cataract surgery, a breakthrough that forever changed the future of vision care. As an FDA-certified clinical research center, we’ve continued to push the boundaries of what’s possible in ophthalmology — bringing the most advanced medical and surgical treatments to both our local community and patients from around the globe.
Each of our board-certified physicians has undergone extensive training in their specialty areas. They are not only clinicians but also educators, scientists, and leaders, publishing dozens of original research articles and delivering lectures internationally. Many serve on Medical Advisory Boards for cutting-edge healthcare technology companies, helping to shape the very future of eye care.
Yet, for all our accolades and global contributions, our greatest honor is serving each patient with respect, integrity, and compassion. Whether you’re here for a routine eye exam or a complex surgical procedure, we treat your vision as if it were our own. Because to us, every patient is more than a case — they’re a story, a family member, a friend, a life illuminated by sight.
We’re proud to be a practice where world-class expertise meets heartfelt care. From our home in Southern California to our patients across continents, Harvard Eye Associates remains committed to protecting and restoring vision — one person, one breakthrough, one moment at a time.
Our Doctor’s Clinical Trials and Studies
Textbooks
Hovanesian, JA (editor), Pterygium, Techniques and Technologies for Surgical Success, Slack, Inc., 2012
Hovanesian, JA (editor), Refractive Cataract Surgery, an Introduction and Step-by-Step Guide, Slack, Inc., 2016 (2nd edition)
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Keyser A, Chang DF, Thiel C, Hovanesian JA. Analysis of intraocular lens packaging weight and waste. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2024 Dec 1;50(12):1270-1274.
Hovanesian, JA. The THINK Study: Testing Hypoesthesia and the Incidence of Neurotrophic Keratopathy in Cataract Patients with Dry Eye. Clin Ophthalmol. 2024 Dec 6:18:3627-3633.
This original research for the first time demonstrated a significantly higher prevalence of corneal desensitization in the dry eye population than was previously considered. The study has caused a shift in thinking about two common diseases as being linked in the majority of patients.
Schehlein EM, Hovanesian JA, Shukla AG, Talley Rostov A, Findl O, Chang DF. Reducing ophthalmic surgical waste through electronic instructions for use: a multisociety position paper. JCRS 2023 Mar, 50(3), 197-200.
Hovanesian, J. A., & Donnenfeld, E. D. A Randomized, Prospective Clinical Study Evaluating Dexamethasone Intraocular Suspension 9% vs Prednisolone Acetate 1% in Controlling Postoperative Pain and Inflammation in Patients Undergoing Bilateral Sequential Cataract Surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2022 Aug 1;48(8):906-911.
Gujral T, Hovanesian JA. Cataract Surgical Planning Using Online Software vs Traditional Methods: A Time/Motion and Quality of Care Study. Clin Ophthalmol. 2021 Jul 28:15:3197-3203.
Hovanesian JA, Epitropoulos A, Donnenfeld ED, Holladay JT. The effect of lifitegrast on refractive accuracy and symptoms in dry eye patients undergoing cataract surgery. Clinical Ophthalmology, 2020; 2709-2716.
Hovanesian JA. Patient-reported outcomes of multifocal and accommodating intraocular lenses: analysis of 117 patients 2-10 years after surgery. Clin Ophthalmol. 2018 Nov 12;12:2297-2304.
Shusko A, Hovanesian JA. Pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft and subconjunctival amniotic membrane as antirecurrence agents. Can J Ophthalmol. 2016 Dec;51(6):412-416.
Masket S, Hovanesian JA, et al. Hydrogel sealant versus sutures to prevent fluid egress after cataract surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg; 2014; 40:2057-66.
Hovanesian, JA. Cataract wound closure with a polymerizing liquid hydrogel ocular bandage. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2009 May;35(5):912-6.
Research/Publications
Principal Investigator: Travoprost intracameral implant in eyes with glaucoma or ocular hypertension: Early short-term real-world outcomes. 2024 Completed.
Principal Investigator: Real-World Study of the Effectiveness and Safety of Intracameral Bimatoprost Implant in a Clinical Setting in the United States. 2024 Completed.
Principal Investigator: Combined Clear Cornea Phacoemulsification, Intraocular Lens Implantation, and 25-gauge Vitrectomy versus only 25-gauge or 20-gauge Vitrectomy for Vitreoretinal Pathology. 2011. Completed.
Journal Articles
Teymoorian S, Kaur J. Travoprost Intracameral Implant in Eyes with Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension: Early Short-Term Real-World Outcomes. Clin Ophthalmol. 2025;19:157-166.
Hays RD, Tarver ME, Eydelman M, Spaeth GL, Parke DW, Singh K, Collaborative Study Group. A Health-Related Quality of Life Measure for Patients Who Undergo Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery. AJO. 2024;266:313-320.
Books
Teymoorian S. Chapter 12: Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery. Refractive Cataract Surgery: Best Practice and Advance Technology. Published 2017.
Papers
Nicholson LB, Kim BT, Jardon J, Townsend-Pico W, Santos C, Moshfeghi AA, Albini TA, Eliott D, Sobrin L. Severe, bilateral
ischemic retinal vasculitis following cataract surgery. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. Published online Jun 11, 2014
Kim BT, Schwartz SG, Smiddy WE, Doshi RR, Kovach JL, Berrocal AM, Moshfeghi AA, Fortun JA. Initial outcomes following intravitreal ocriplasmin for treatment of symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2013 Jul-Aug;
intravitreal ocriplasmin for treatment of symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2013 Jul-Aug;
44(4):334-43.
Tao JP, Hirabayashi KE, Kim BT, Zhu FA, Joseph JM, Nunery W. The efficacy of a midfacial seal drape in reducing oculofacial surgical fire risk. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2013 Mar-Apr; 29(2):109-12.
Aldave AJ, King JA, Kim BT, Hopp L. Corneal copper deposition associated with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Am J Ophthalmol. 2006 Jul; 142(1):174-6.
Dang NC, Topkara VK, Kim BT, Mercando ML, Kay J, Naka Y. Clinical outcomes in patients with chronic congestive heart failure who
undergo left ventricular assist device implantation. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2005 Nov; 130(5):1302-9. Epub 2005 Oct 13.
Poster Presentations:
Mehta MC; Kim BT; Kammer R; Watola D. Evaluation of the Eye-01 Augmented Reality Visual Aid for Subjects with Moderate Vision
Loss due to Age-Related Macular Degeneration. American Society of Retina Specialists 2019 Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. July 26,
2019.
Mehta MC; Kim BT; Kammer R; Watola D. Eyedaptic Augmented Reality Visual Aid Leads to Improved Reading Speed and Accuracy in Individuals with AMD. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthlamology 2018 Annual Meeting, Honolulu, HI. April 29,
Individuals with AMD. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthlamology 2018 Annual Meeting, Honolulu, HI. April 29,
2018.
Publications
Dhoot SB, Kunjukunju N, Sabates N. “The Role of Prophylactic Antibiotic Use in Prevention of Endophthalmitis Following Intravitreal Injection of Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Agents: A Meta-Analysis.” Open Journal of Ophthalmology . 2013;3(2):46-49.
Brar S , Meyer D. “Diagnosis & Management of Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Lacrimal Duct.” Orbit . 2011; 30(1):34-6.
Brar S , Henderson D, Schenck J, Zimmerman EA. “Iron Accumulation in the Substantia Nigra of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinsonism.” Archives of Neurology . 2009; 66(3):371-4.
Clinical Research Studies
2018–current Phase III A Randomized, Masked Controlled Trial to study the safety and efficacy of Suprachroidal CLS-TA in Combination with an Intravitreal Anti-VEGF agent in patients with Retinal Vein Occlusion. Sub-Investigator: Sonia Dhoot, MD. Clearside Biomedical sponsored study.
Book Chapters
Dhoot SB , Pierce JB, Mofatt ME, Ariss MM. Non-Accidental Trauma: Abusive Head Trauma. In “Practical Management of Pediatric Ocular Disorders and Strabismus,” edited by Traboulsi E, Utz V. Chapter 31.
Publications
Ye Elaine Wang, Chuan Zhang, Angela Chen, Stacy Pineles, Jing Hou. Current Status of Ophthalmology Residency Training in China c J Ophthalmol (Phila). 2020 Jun 4. doi: 10.1097/APO.0000000000000284.
Ye Elaine Wang, Jenny Chen; Ann Quan; Alana Grajewski; Elizabeth Hodapp; Elizabeth A. Vanner, Ta Chen Chang. Risk Factors for Complications and failure following Gonioscopy-assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy (Impress at Ophthalmology Glaucoma. *=co-first authors)
Ye Elaine Wang, Dhariana Acon Ramirez, Rehan Hussain, Audina Berrocal, Ta Chen Chang. Congenital Glaucoma associated axial myopia with choroidal neovascular membrane-A case report. J AAPOS. 2020 Feb 12. pii: S1091-8531(20)30029-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2019.11.012.
Ye Elaine Wang, Anat Galor, Anna K Junk. Supraciliary Micro-Stent Revision in a Patient with Corneal Edema and Primary Open Angle Glaucoma A Case Report J Glaucoma. 2020 Jan;29(1):e3-e6. doi: 10.1097/IJG.0000000000001407.
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Yazji A, Ahmad A, Cheung N. Cataract Surgery in the Setting of Keratoconus. American Academy of Ophthalmology. EyeWiki. (in progress).
Yazji A, Ling J, Wiley W, Bafna S, Ahmad A, Augustine J. Visual Outcomes with Irrigation of the Interface in Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction. Acta Scientific Ophthalmology. 2021; 4(9).
Ahmad A, Daroszewski D, Cheung N. Cataract Surgery in the Setting of Fuchs Dystrophy. American Academy of Ophthalmology, EyeWiki. May 2020. https://eyewiki.aao.org/ Cataract_Surgery_in_the_Setting_of_Fuchs_Dystrophy. Accessed May 23, 2020.
Popular Press Publications
Raghu R, Ly H, Ahmad A et al. Review of “Comparative analysis of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide/ moxifloxacin versus standard peri-operative eye drops in cataract surgery.” EyeWorld. 2019.
Publications/Research/Presentations
Rouhani B, Ramasubramanian A. Pediatric Genetic Ocular Tumors. Journal of Pediatric Genetics. 2014: 3(4); 259-269.
Rouhani B, Mandava N, Olson J. Central Retinal Vein Occlusion after Intense Exercise in Healthy Patients. Retinal Cases and Brief Reports. 2010: 4(2); 105-108.
Rouhani B, Patel M, Li W. Dysfunctional Microglial Cells as a Contributory Factor to Diabetic Macular Edema. Poster presentation at Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2014 Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, USA.
Rouhani B, Mohkam M. Urinary Procalcitonin as a Marker of Acute Pyelonephritis and Vesicoureteral Reflux. Poster presentation at World Congress of Nephrology 2003, Berlin, Germany.
Publications
Livingston BD, Jacobs JL, Shaw GW, Glick MC, Troy FA. (1987). Polysialic acid in human neuroblastoma cells. Federation Proceedings 46, p. 2151.
Livingston BD, Jacobs JL, Glick MC, Troy FA. (1987). Characterization of poly-sialosyl containing glycoproteins on human neuroblastoma cells. Soc. Complex Carbohydrates, Abstract 25.
Jacobs JL, Merriam JC, Chadburn A, Garvin J, Housepian EM, Hilal SK. (1994). Mesenchymal chondrosarcoma of the orbit: Report of three new cases and review of the literature. Cancer 73, pp. 399-405.
Presentations
“Polysialic Acid in Human Neuroblastoma Cells,” American Society of Biological Chemists, 78th Meeting, Philadelphia, June 1987. Presented by Livingston BD, Jacobs JL, Shaw GW, Glick MC, Troy FA.
“The Pupil in Neuro-Ophthalmology,” Humphries Symposium, University of Virginia, October 1995. Presented by Jacobs JL.
“Endoforehead Lift Instead of Upper Blepharoplasty”, 1998 Eyeplastic, Facial, Maxillofacial, and General Cosmetic Surgery Meeting, North American Academy of Cosmetic and Restorative Surgery Annual Meeting, Tucson, December 1998. Presented by Jeffrey L. Jacobs, M.D.
“How to Avoid Complications of Facelift Surgery,” The Art of Blepharoplasty and Laser Resurfacing Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Jules Stein Eye Institute, Los Angeles, June 2000. Presented by Jacobs JL.
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Sears CM, Azad AD, Pham BH, Men CJ, Amarikwa L, Kaplan DN, Liu J, Hoffman AR, Swanson A, Alyono J, Lee JY, Dosiou C, Kossler AL. Hearing Dysfunction After Treatment with Teprotumumab for Thyroid Eye Disease. American Journal of Ophthalmology. Approved February 2022.
Sears CM, Wang Y, Bailey LA, Turbin R, Subramanian PS, Douglas R, Cockerham K, Kossler AL. Early Efficacy of Teprotumumab for the Treatment of Dysthyroid Optic Neuropathy: A Multicenter Study. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2021 May 14;23:101111.
Azad AD, Sears CM, Hwang PH, Mohyeldin A, Fernandez-Miranda J, Kossler AL. Multi-compartment Skull Base Orbital Cavernous Venous Malformation: A Rare Presentation of a Common Orbital Mass. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2021 Jan 21;21:101020.
Sears CM, Azad AD, Dosiou C, Kossler AL. Teprotumumab for Dysthyroid Optic Neuropathy: Early Response to Therapy. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 May-Jun 01;37(3S):S157-S160.
Jabaji Z, Sears CM, Brinkley GJ, Lei NY, Joshi VS, Wang J, Lewis M, Stelzner M, Martín MG, Dunn JC. Use of Collagen Gel as an Alternative Extracellular Matrix for the In Vitro and In Vivo Growth of Murine Small Intestinal Epithelium. Tissue Eng Part C Methods. 2013 Dec;19(12):961-9.
Published Multimedia
Connie Martin Sears, Prithvi Mruthyunjaya. Supplemental Video: No-touch Conjunctival Excision Technique “Chapter 20. Conjunctival Lesions and Conjunctivoplasty.” The Duke Manual of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Surgery, edited by Laura Enyedi and Nandini Gandhi, Wolters Kluwer Health, 2021.
Podium Presentations
Sears CM, Kang JY, Clauss K, Cockerham K, Wester SD, Kossler AL. Teprotumumab-Related Adverse Events in Thyroid Eye Disease. American Academy of Ophthalmology, New Orleans, LA. Paper presentation scheduled November 2021.
Sears CM, Kang J, Wang Y, Kossler AL, Turbin R, Subramanian P, Douglas R, Cockerham K. Effect and Durability of Teprotumumab on Optic Neuropathy Secondary to Thyroid Eye Disease (TED CON). North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS), Virtual. February 2021. *Finalist for Best Abstract by a Resident-in-Training Award.
Poster
Reuland K Engelke CB. Management of Ocular Sequelae 2° Glioblastoma: Maximizing Vision related Quality of Life. Optom Vis Sci; 94: E-abstract pending.
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