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Prof. Ari Leshno

Glaucoma & Cataract Specialist

Senior Physician at Glaucoma Center, Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University

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Prof. Ari Leshno

About

Prof. Ari Leshno

Prof. Ari Leshno is a senior physician at the Glaucoma Service at the Goldschleger Eye Institute at Sheba Medical Center, a senior lecturer at Tel Aviv University, and a member of the Talpiot Program for Excellence and Leadership in Medicine at Sheba.

Graduate of medical studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Completed residency in ophthalmology with distinction at the Goldschleger Eye Institute, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, and then completed a fellowship in glaucoma at Columbia University, New York, USA.

Active researcher with over 70 publications and regular presenter at leading conferences in Israel and worldwide. Registered two patents in the field of medical devices. Won numerous awards for research activity and clinical excellence. Editor of the Israeli Ophthalmological Society website.

Education & Training

  • 2022-2023 – Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia University, New York, USA. Glaucoma Fellowship
  • 2020-2021 – Goldschleger Eye Institute, Sheba Medical Center. Glaucoma Fellowship
  • 2015-2020 – Goldschleger Eye Institute, Sheba Medical Center. Ophthalmology Residency (with distinction)
  • 2014-2015 – Tel Aviv Medical Center (Ichilov), Medical Internship
  • 2007-2014 – School of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Awards & Achievements

  • 2024 – Stein Research Award, Tel Aviv University
  • 2024 – Elrov Award for Research and Innovation
  • 2023 – Best video case presentation ASCRS 2023
  • 2023 – Outhoff Institute Award, Tel Aviv University
  • 2021 – Elrov Award for Research and Innovation
  • 2020 – Outstanding Resident Award, Israeli Ophthalmological Society

Professional Memberships

  • Israeli Ophthalmological Society
  • Israeli Association for Eye and Vision Research
  • The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  • American Glaucoma Society (AGS)
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

Treatments & Services

Glaucoma Diagnosis & Treatment

Comprehensive glaucoma diagnosis and personalized treatment strategy

Cataract Surgery

Cataract removal with advanced intraocular lens implantation

Laser Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery with advanced laser technology

SLT - Laser Treatment for Glaucoma

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for intraocular pressure reduction

Valve Surgeries (MIGS)

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries - stents, GATT catheterization, and more

Trabeculectomy

Classic filtration surgeries for intraocular pressure reduction

Patient Reviews

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Goldschleger Eye Institute, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer

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