Academic CV / Vision Science / Corneal Research

Sana Niazi

Ophthalmologist. Corneal surgery researcher. AI-curious clinician-scientist.

A focused academic identity at the intersection of ocular surface science, keratoconus, refractive surgery, and intelligent clinical tools.

Tehran, Iran ORCID 0000-0002-7411-8584 ResearchGate / LinkedIn
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Education

2023 - Present

MPH

Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2023 - Present

PhD, Health Psychology

Payam-e Noor University, Tehran, Iran

2022 - 2023

PDBA

Management Development Institute of Higher Education, Tehran, Iran

Thesis: The role and impact of digital tools in Iran's medical industry.

2021 - 2022

DBA

Haftad Azad Higher Education Institute, Tehran, Iran

Grade: 100/100

2016 - 2023

MD, General Medicine

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Thesis: Comparison of Visual Field Before and After Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty Surgery. GPA: 89.8/100.

2014 - 2015

Pre-University, Experimental Sciences

Farzanegan 2 High School, NODET, Tehran, Iran. GPA: 95/100.

2014

Secondary Education, Experimental Sciences

Farzanegan 2 High School, NODET, Tehran, Iran. GPA: 91.6/100.

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Honors and Awards

Silver Medal and Certificate of Appreciation

Nehal Daneshvari Section, 17th Eye Iran Festival, February 2025.

Systematic Review Award

ESCRS 2023, United Kingdom, for work on ocular surface considerations in keratoconus.

Best Article

13th Shams Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Festival, 2021, for customized stromal lenticule implantation.

Ranked First in Ophthalmology Articles

IRAVO 2019, for research on decellularized crystalline lens capsules as a scaffold.

Winner in The Union Articles

Vajeh Publications Festival, 2018, for evaluation of academic curriculum reform.

National Chemistry Olympiad

Chosen in the first stage, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014.

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Research Experience

2021 - Present

Research Assistant, Translational Ophthalmology Research Center

Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

  • Literature review and systematic search
  • Data mining
  • Manuscript drafting and composition
2020 - Present

Researcher, Negah Aref Ophthalmic Research Center

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

  • Research concept establishment
  • Database searching, data entry, and analysis
  • Graphical design for research communication
2020 - 2022

Research Assistant, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

  • Pre- and post-surgical evaluations
  • PROMs, physical examinations, data analysis
  • Original research with comparative systematic review
2017 - 2018

Histology Internship, Biology and Anatomical Sciences Department

School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

  • Animal modeling essentials
  • Autopsy and biopsy principles
  • Advanced histotechniques
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Teaching Experience

June - August 2018

Summer Research Methodology Course

Medical Student Research Committee, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

  • Creative topic selection
  • Research design and study types
  • Proposal writing and database search
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Publications

Selected scholarship across keratoconus, ocular surface science, refractive and cataract surgery, tissue engineering, ophthalmic AI, and systematic review methods.

Books and Chapters

  1. Niazi S, Doroodgar F. Fundamentals of Femtosecond Laser and Its Application in Ophthalmology. Intechopen. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.106701.
  2. Niazi S, Doroodgar F, Niazi F. A Moment with Hudhud. Emarat Publication. ISBN: 978-600-8128-26-7.
  3. Niazi S, Doroodgar F. Intense Pulse Laser Therapy and Dry Eye Disease. Intechopen. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.99165.
  4. Niazi S, Doroodgar F. Keratoconus in Iran. Archives of Persian Ophthalmology.
  5. Doroodgar F, Niazi S, Tghizadeh S, Mohammadi SF. Corneal Dystrophy and Degenerations. Archives of Persian Ophthalmology.
  6. Ale Ali SA. Editor: Niazi S. Complete Textbook of Pre-university Biology. Phare Publication.
  7. Kamat DM. Translators include Niazi S. Challenging Cases in Pediatric Diagnosis: Part 4. Irana Rasane Publication.
  8. Doroodgar F, Hashemi H, Niazi S, Feizi S, Javadi MA. Endothelial Keratoplasty. In Modern Keratoplasty. Springer, 2023.
  9. Doroodgar F, Niazi S, Hashemi H, Javadi MA. Main Issues to Overcome in Modern Penetrating Keratoplasty. In Modern Keratoplasty. Springer, 2023.

Journal Publications

  1. Niazi S, Doroodgar F, Pflugfelder S, et al. The microenvironment of ocular surface in keratoconus: a systematic review. Eye and Vision. 2025;12:37.
  2. Doroodgar F, Niazi S, Mazloomi M, Mohammadi F, Feizi S. Systematic Navigation through Keratoconus Landscape: The Crucial Role of Ocular Surface. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2025.
  3. Niazi S, Mazloomi M, Ostovar A, et al. Fatty acid dietary intakes and blood concentrations in relation to hip fracture risk in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Osteoporosis International. 2025;36:2053-2069.
  4. Doroodgar F, Niazi S, Dargahi H, et al. Factors Associated with Out-of-Pocket Payments for Refractive Surgery in Tehran, Iran. Journal of Ophthalmic and Optometric Sciences. 2025;9(2):1-9.
  5. Doroodgar F, Niazi S, Nematy H. Optimizing keratoconus treatment with AI-driven lenticule matching using pentacam indices. Acta Ophthalmologica. 2025;103.
  6. Doroodgar F, Alizadeh F, Niazi S, et al. Inflammatory and genomic interactions within keratoconus susceptible patients. Eye and Vision. 2024;11(1):40.
  7. Niazi S, Doroodgar F, Nazari SH, et al. Refractive surgical approaches to keratoconus: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Survey of Ophthalmology. 2024.
  8. Niazi S, Gatzioufas Z, Doroodgar F, et al. Keratoconus: exploring fundamentals and future perspectives. Therapeutic Advances in Ophthalmology. 2024;16.
  9. Niazi S, Moshirfar M, Dastjerdi MH, et al. Association between Obesity and Age-related Cataract. Frontiers in Nutrition. 2023;10:1215212.
  10. Alio JL, Niazi S, Doroodgar F, Del Barrio JL, Hashemi H, Javadi MA. Main issues in penetrating keratoplasty. Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology. 2024.
  11. Niazi S, del Barrio JA, Doroodgar F, Javadi MA, Alio JL. Main issues in deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty. Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology. 2024.
  12. Niazi S, del Barrio JA, Doroodgar F, et al. Biomechanical changes in keratoconus after customized stromal augmentation. Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology. 2024.
  13. Niazi S, Dhubhghaill SN, Doroodgar F, Gatzioufas Z, Dehghan MH. Insight into small eyes. International Journal of Ophthalmology. 2024;17(2):380.
  14. Niazi S, Gatzioufas Z, Dhubhghaill SN, et al. Association of Patient Satisfaction with Cataract Grading in Five Types of Multifocal IOLs. Advances in Therapy. 2024;41(1):231-245.
  15. Hedayatyanfard K, Niazi S, Hesami S, et al. Metformin ointment may relieve hypertrophic and keloid scars. Australasian Journal of Dermatology. 2023.
  16. Niazi S, Jimenez-Garcia M, Findl O, et al. Keratoconus Diagnosis: From Fundamentals to Artificial Intelligence. Diagnostics. 2023;13(16):2715.
  17. Nahai F, Niazi F, Nahai F, Niazi S, et al. An Overview of Surgical Approaches for Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2023.
  18. Hashemi H, Doroodgar F, Niazi S, Khabazkhoob M, Heidari Z. Comparison of corneal imaging modalities using artificial intelligence for keratoconus diagnosis. Graefe's Archive. 2023.
  19. Niazi F, Foster JA, Nahai F, et al. From Aesthetics and Soft Tissue Address to Visual Performance. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2023.
  20. Niazi S, Doroodgar F. Optical coherence tomography epithelial mapping for keratoconus screening. Medical Hypothesis, Discovery and Innovation in Optometry. 2022;3(4):165-166.
  21. Doroodgar F, Heidari M, Niazi S. OCT-derived epithelial mapping as an artificial intelligence-based device in keratoconus diagnosis. W J Ophthalmol & Vision Res. 2023.
  22. Niazi S, Doroodgar F. Optimization of Refractive Cataract Surgery. W J Ophthalmol & Vision Res. 2022.
  23. Niazi S, Moshirfar M, Alizadeh F, et al. Lysyl Oxidase Gene SNPs with Keratoconus. Ophthalmology Science. 2023;3(2):100247.
  24. Niazi S, Gheisari M, Moravvej H, Doroodgar F, Niazi F. Cysteamine and methimazole in melasma. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2022.
  25. Niazi S, Alio del Barrio J, Sanginabadi A, et al. Topography versus non-topography-guided PRK with CXL variations in keratoconus. International Journal of Ophthalmology. 2022;15(5).
  26. Soori H, Doroodgar F, Niazi F, Niazi S, et al. ReLEx SMILE Xtra in patients with thin cornea. Researcher Bulletin of Medical Sciences. 2021.
  27. Niazi S, Niazi F, Doroodgar F, Safi M. The Cardiac Effects of COVID-19. Current Problems in Cardiology. 2021.
  28. Doroodgar F, Niazi F, Sanginabadi A, et al. Visual performance of diffractive multifocal intraocular lenses. International Journal of Ophthalmology. 2021;14(3):356.
  29. Doroodgar F, Jabbarvand M, Niazi F, Niazi S, et al. Customized stromal lenticule implantation for keratoconus. Journal of Refractive Surgery. 2020;36(12):786-794.
  30. Doroodgar F, Jabbarvand M, Niazi F, Niazi S, Sanginabadi A. Implantation of Artificial Iris in a trauma patient. Asian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2019;16(4):307-318.
  31. Doroodgar F, Karimian F, Niazi S, Sanginabadi A. Visual performance of diffractive multifocal IOLs. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2019;60(9):2047.
  32. Niazi S, Niknejad H, Niazi F, Doroodgar F, Sanginabadi A. Tissue-engineered collagen-based corneal substitutes. IOVS. 2019;60(9):5105.
  33. Doroodgar F, Sedaghat M, Niazi S, et al. LASIK, SMILE and PRK: advantages and indications. International Eye Science. 2019.
  34. Doroodgar F, Niazi F, Niazi S, Sanginabadi A, Alinia C. Visual outcomes of implantable phakic contact lens in stable keratoconus. 2019.
  35. Niazi F, Hooshyar SH, Hedayatyanfard K, et al. Angiotensin II and AT1 receptor concentrations in keloid and hypertrophic scar. JCAD. 2018;11(10):36.
  36. Ramin S, Abadi AS, Doroodgar F, et al. INTACS versus toric ICL implantation, four-year follow-up. Medical Hypothesis, Discovery and Innovation in Ophthalmology. 2018;7(1):32.
  37. Doroodgar F, Jabbarvand M, Niazi F, Niazi S, Sanginabadi A. Artificial Iris implantation case report and review. Medicine. 2017;96(45).
  38. Doroodgar F, Esmaili M, Ramin S, et al. INTACS and TICL in keratoconus: 4 years follow-up. Afzalipour Journal of Clinical Research. 2017;2(3-4):89-97.
  39. Doroodgar F, Niazi F, Sanginabadi A, Niazi S, et al. Toric ICL in stable keratoconus: 4-year follow-up. BMJ Open Ophthalmology. 2017;2(1):e000090.
  40. Doroodgar F, Sanginabadi A, Niazi F, Niazi S, et al. Toric trifocal IOL in cataract and stable keratoconus. Medicine. 2017;96(12).
  41. Two additional articles accepted and five articles under review.
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Presentations and Invited Lectures

AI-driven lenticule matching

EVER, Valencia, Spain, 3-5 November 2024.

Keratoconus: ocular surface considerations

Acta Ophthalmologica, 2024.

Interleukin-1 beta SNPs and keratoconus

ARVO, New Orleans, USA, 26 April 2023.

Penetrating keratoplasty versus stromal additional keratoplasty

ARVO, New Orleans, USA, 24 April 2023.

Corneal substitutes in end stage keratoconus

ARVO, Vancouver, Canada.

Diffractive multifocal intraocular lenses

ARVO, Vancouver, Canada.

Cell based therapy for corneal endothelial regeneration

EVER, Nice, France, 17-19 October 2019.

Decellularized crystalline lens capsules as scaffold

IRAVO, Tehran, Iran, 28 April - 2 May 2019.

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Professional Training

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Professional Affiliations

Translational Ophthalmology Research Center

Research Assistant, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, September 2021 - Present.

Negah Aref Ophthalmic Research Center

Research Assistant, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, March 2020 - Present.

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Professional Service

Faculty, EVER

European Association for Vision and Eye Research, Valencia, Spain, 3-5 November 2024.

Abstract Evaluation and Moderation

Poster session moderator and referee.

Symposium Co-Organizer

Specialized Meeting of Academic Journals in Tehran, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, 2018.

Peer Review

Clinical Ophthalmology, 4 articles; European Journal of Ophthalmology, 2 articles.

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Community Service

Mehr-e Beheshti Charity

Senior Co-organizer, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, April 2017.

Zaraban-e Zendegi Charity

Bookman, Tehran, Iran, 5-8 March 2017.

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Languages

Persian
Native
English
Advanced
Arabic
Intermediate
Turkish, Spanish
Novice
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Computer Skills

Content
SEO, Microsoft Office
Web
WordPress
Design
Photoshop, Figma, Visio
Video
Sony VEGAS
Programming
Python
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Other

2023 - Present

Psychotherapy with the Emotional Freedom Technique

Mentor: Foad H. Khosrowshahi, Tehran, Iran.

2021 - 2024

CPO, Mey Podcast and Blog

Tehran, Iran.

2021 - 2023

Website Manager, Ensanak Podcast and Blog

Tehran, Iran.

2021

Advanced Voice Acting: The Art of Speech

Mentor: Masoud Taghipour.

2018

Writer, Najva Magazine

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.

2017 - 2018

Editor and Graphical Consultant, Nabz Magazine

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.

Ongoing

Sports and Hobbies

Ping-pong, swimming, singing, cooking.

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Blog

A reserved space for essays on ophthalmology, research methods, AI in medicine, academic life, and the evolving grammar of clinical intelligence.

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Contact

sananiazi@sbmu.ac.ir

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