Prof. Ari Leshno Glaucoma Specialist & Surgeon | Head of Innovation | Tel Aviv University Professor | Imaging Expert

Prof. Ari Leshno is a senior physician in the Glaucoma Service, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Tel Aviv University, and a graduate of the Talpiot Excellence and Leadership Program at Sheba Medical Center. He completed his residency with distinction at the Goldschleger Institute and a glaucoma fellowship at Columbia University, New York. An active researcher with 80+ publications, two patents in medical devices, and recipient of multiple awards for excellence.

As Head of Research and Innovation at the Sheba Eye Institute (Tel Hashomer), Prof. Leshno leads groundbreaking clinical studies and develops medical device patents. His academic work includes over 80 scientific publications in leading international journals, and he has received prestigious honors including the Stein Research Award and the Elrov Innovation Award.

His unique expertise in advanced Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) interpretation enables him to identify microscopic changes in the optic nerve at the earliest stages of glaucoma. Early and precise diagnosis is crucial for preventing irreversible vision loss before any subjective changes in vision occur.

Care at the clinic is built on personalizing the treatment strategy to the patient's individual and medical needs. The goal is to achieve optimal intraocular pressure control with minimal risk and necessary surgical intervention, while fully preserving the patient's quality of life and daily routine.