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Marjan Farid, MD, Ophthalmology, Irvine, CA

MarjanFaridMD

Ophthalmology Irvine, CA

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine

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  • Office

    850 Health Sciences Rd
    Irvine, CA 92617
    Phone+1 949-824-2020

Summary

  • Dr. Marjan Farid is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at UCI Medical Center. She received her medical degree from University of California San Diego School of Medicine and has been in practice 15 years. She specializes in anterior segment related, cataract, cornea & external disease, and refractive surgery and is experienced in corneal transplantation, age-related cataract refractive surgery, complex anterior segment surgery and refractive laser eye surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Residency, Ophthalmology, 2003 - 2006
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital
    Scripps Mercy HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2002 - 2003
  • University of California San Diego School of Medicine
    University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 2002
  • UCLA
    UCLANo Degree, Physiological Science, 1997 - 1998
  • UCLA
    UCLABS, Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - 2026
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Listed on Best of LA 2013 Los Angeles Magazine, 2013
  • Acheivement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Reduction in mean deviation values in automated perimetry in eyes with multifocal compared to monofocal intraocular lens implants  
    Farid M, Chak G, Steinert R, Garg S, The American Journal of Ophthalmology, 8/1/2014
  • Results of toric intraocular lenses for post-keratoplasty astigmatism  
    Wade M, Steinert R, Garg S, Farid M, Gaster R, Ophthalmology, 3/1/2014
  • Trans-Scleral Suturing of the Implantable Miniature Telescope  
    Farid M, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 7/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • “A Technique for Ocular Surface Reconstruction with Keratolimbal Allograft for Recurrent Symblepharon”.
    Farid M, Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) educational meeting, American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting, Chicago, IL, 10/17/2014
  • “Femtosecond Laser Enabled Penetrating Keratoplasty With Zig-Zag Incision: Suture-Pattern Comparison and Suture-Out Results”. (Poster)
    Garg S, Farid M, Steinert R, Associations for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Orlando, FL, 5/3/2014
  • “Femtosecond laser mini-bubble deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty”. (Poster)
    Steinert R, Farid M, Garg S, Wade M, Associations for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Orlando, FL, 5/3/2014
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Lectures

  • "Endothelial Keratoplasty 2014”. 
    University of California, Irvine, Department of Ophthalmology - 11/1/2014
  • “Traumatic Cataract” 
    University of California, Irvine, Department of Ophthalmology - 11/1/2014
  • “Updates on Ocular Surface Disease” and “Updates for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist”. 
    University of California, Irvine, Department of Ophthalmology - 11/1/2014
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Other

  • “The tear film: The neglected refractive interface”. 
    Farid, M., EyeWorld
    9/1/2014
  • “Keratolimbal Allograft May be Used for Ocular Surface Reconstruction in Symblephara Treatment”. 
    Farid, M., Ocular Surgery News
    9/1/2014
  • “New Hope for Corneal Scarring”. 
    Farid, M., Discovery Eye Foundation
    7/1/2014
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Authored Content

  • Understanding Meibomian Gland Dysfunction as a Driver for Dry Eye DiseaseFebruary 2023

Press Mentions

  • Low-Dose Pilocarpine Improves Vision in Vehicle-Controlled Presbyopia Trials
    Low-Dose Pilocarpine Improves Vision in Vehicle-Controlled Presbyopia TrialsMay 10th, 2023
  • Health’s Social Sway: How Social Media Influences Patients — and Makes Physicians’ Lives Harder
    Health’s Social Sway: How Social Media Influences Patients — and Makes Physicians’ Lives HarderApril 4th, 2023
  • Understanding Meibomian Gland Dysfunction as a Driver for Dry Eye Disease
    Understanding Meibomian Gland Dysfunction as a Driver for Dry Eye DiseaseFebruary 14th, 2023
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Professional Memberships

  • Member
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology - ARVO
    Member
  • Member
  • Ophthalmic Women Leaders - OWL
    Member
  • Orange County Cornea Society
    Member
  • Orange County Society of Ophthalmology - OCSO
    Member
  • National Association of Professional Women - NAPW
    Member
  • Orange County Medical Association - OCMA
    Member
  • California Medical Association - CMA
    Member
  • Paton Society and the EBAA
    Member
  • ASCRS Cornea Clinical Committee
    Member
  • Scientific Programs Committee, Eye Bank Association of America
    Member
  • American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgery - AECOS
    Member
  • CEDARS ASPENS 2018 Research Subcommittee
    Member