Cataract, Cornea & Advanced Refractive Surgeon

Dr. Amir Marvasti is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in advanced cornea, cataract, and custom laser vision correction. Known for his meticulous surgical technique and warm, personalized approach, Dr. Marvasti is proud to offer his patients all six FDA-approved forms of vision correction. Recognized as one of Newsweek Magazine's America’s Top 200 Ophthalmologists, he combines cutting-edge clinical innovations with a deep commitment to patient safety, comfort, and exceptional visual outcomes. He is also the founder of The Marvasti Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the gap in access to eye care in Orange County by providing vision-saving treatments to underserved communities.




​​​​​​​Specialized Expertise & Advanced Procedures

• Zeiss SMILE Pro: Utilizing state-of-the-art ZEISS laser technology, Dr. Marvasti performs ultra-precise, flapless, and minimally invasive laser vision correction. This procedure is highly optimized for patients with active lifestyles, dry eyes, or thin corneas who want rapid recovery times. A trusted educator in the field, Dr. Marvasti’s specialized "Hard Stop" surgical technique video is used nationally to train other eye surgeons on this advanced laser system.

• Advanced LASIK & PRK: Dr. Marvasti customizes every laser vision procedure using advanced corneal mapping software, tailoring treatments directly to the unique microscopic blueprint of each patient's eye. A contributor to the advancement of refractive science, he has published research on cutting-edge laser methods, including topography-guided LASIK, to deliver highly precise, custom outcomes that optimize both visual acuity and night vision quality.

• EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens): An expert provider in EVO ICL, designed specifically for patients with high nearsightedness or thin corneas who may not be ideal candidates for laser vision correction.

• Custom Cataract Surgery and Refractive Lens Exchange: Dr. Marvasti specializes in refractive cataract surgery, utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and laser-assisted techniques to optimize visual outcomes. He offers a full suite of premium, advanced technology intraocular lenses (IOLs) tailored to his patients' unique lifestyle goals, including extended depth of focus (EDOF), multifocal, and toric lenses for astigmatism correction. As part of his commitment to cutting-edge lens technology, Dr. Marvasti also provides the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL), a breakthrough option allowing patients to precisely test and fine-tune their customized vision prescription after their surgical procedure.

He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Refractive Surgery Alliance.

EDUCATION

2009 Bachelor of Science, Physiological Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
2014 Doctor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA

​​​​​​​PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

2014-2015 Internship, Internal Medicine, Loma Linda University, Department of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
2015-2018 Residency, Ophthalmology, Shiley Eye Institute, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
2017-2018 Chief Resident, Ophthalmology, Shiley Eye Institute, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA

FELLOWSHIPS

2018-2019 Fellow in Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California,
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

BOARD CERTIFICATION

2020 American Board of Ophthalmology

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Academy of Ophthalmology

• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

• Refractive Surgery Alliance Society

UNIVERSITY AND HOSPITAL POSITIONS

• Volunteer Clinical Instructor, UCLA Department of Ophthalmology, Los Angeles, CA

• Staff Ophthalmologist, St. Joseph Hospital of Orange, CA

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

• Marvasti AH, Chen KC, Ferreyra HA, Falardeau J. “Acquired Unilateral Scotoma.” Surv Ophthalmol 2017 [Epub ahead of print]
  
  

• Abe RY, Diniz-Filho A, Zangwill LM, Gracitelli CP, Marvasti AH, Weinreb RN, Baig S, Medeiros FA. “The Relative Odds of Progressing by Structural and Functional Tests in Glaucoma.” Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2016:421-8
  
  

• Marvasti AH, Berry J, Sibug ME, Kim JW, Huang AS. “Anterior Segment Scleral Fluorescein Angiography in the Evaluation of Ciliary Body Neoplasm: Two Case Reports.” Case Rep Ophthalmol 2016:30-38
  
  

• Rosen P, Boer E, Gracitelli CP, Diniz-Filho A, Marvasti AH, Medeiros FA. “A Portable Platform for Evaluation of Visual Performance in Glaucoma Patients.” PLoS ONE. 2015;10:e0139426
  
  

• Lisboa R, Meira-Freitas D, Tatham AJ, Marvasti AH, Sharpsten L, Medeiros FA. “Use of Statistical Analyses in the Ophthalmic Literature.” OPHTA. 2014:1-5
  
  

• Tatham AJ, Meira-Freitas D, Weinreb RN, Marvasti AH, Zangwill LM, Medeiros FA. “Estimation of Retinal Ganglion Cell Loss in Glaucomatous Eyes with a Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect.” Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2014;55:513-522
  
  

• Marvasti AH, Tatham AJ, Zangwill LM, Girkin CA, Liebmann JM, Weinreb RN, Medeiros FA.
  
  

• “The Relationship between Visual Field Index and Estimated Number of Retinal Ganglion Cells in Glaucoma.” PLoS ONE. 2013;8(10):e76590
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• Marvasti AH, Tatham AJ, Weinreb RN, Medeiros FA. “Heidelberg Edge Perimetry for the Detection of Early Glaucomatous Damage: A Case Report.” Case Rep Ophthalmol. 2013;4(3):144-150