Prof. Ari Leshno
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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.
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
- 2024 – Otthof Institute Prize, Tel Aviv University
- 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
- 2019 – Excellence in Teaching Award, Sheba Medical Center
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)
- Israel Glaucoma Group
Diagnosing Glaucoma is More Than Just Measuring Pressure
In glaucoma, the smallest nuances are what determine the quality of your vision a decade from now. My clinical approach integrates two ironclad principles:
Maximum Diagnostic Precision
Glaucoma is primarily a structural disease before it becomes a functional one. Through advanced OCT interpretation, we can detect microscopic tissue thinning around the optic nerve months and sometimes years before irreversible vision changes occur. My expertise lies precisely in this diagnostic window – catching the "silent" deterioration that standard examinations might miss.
Personalized Management Strategy
Every patient represents an entire world. My goal is to find the "balance point" – the most effective treatment for maintaining intraocular pressure, while maximally preserving your daily routine and preventing unnecessary surgical or medical interventions.
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
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