University of Rochester Eye Institute
Comprehensive Eye Care
Shobha Boghani, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Ophthalmology
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Dr. Boghani is a comprehensive eye care provider. As a specialist in the anterior segment of the eye, Dr. Boghani treats conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye and corneal surface disorders, and can provide a range of treatment options including medication, laser therapy, and surgery.
Deeply committed to patient care, Dr. Boghani balances her practice with a strong desire to find solutions for problem eye conditions. Her research interests include clinical medical trials; she and Dr. Steven Ching completed a study for Alcon Laboratories, Inc. regarding bacterial conjunctivitis. Current research interests include dry eye and ocular surface disorders.
She earned her bachelor’s degree and master’s in ophthalmology from B.J. Medical College, Gujarat University, in India. Dr. Boghani’s expertise has allowed her to help people around the world whilet raining at institutions where she became a vital member of the eye health team.
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At the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia she received cornea training; at the University of NSW in Sydney, Australia she completed contact lens training; and at the L.V. Prasad Eye Institute in India she provided consultative services during the first six years of its formation.
She also served as coordinator for the Indian Contact Lens Education
Programme, conducted at the L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, in conjunction
with the Cornea and Contact Lens Research Unit in Sydney, Australia.
Dr. Boghani is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology,
the New York State Ophthalmological Society, the International
Association of Contact Lens Educators, and the Contact Lens Association
of Ophthalmologists. She is a life member of the All-India Ophthalmological
Society.
Dr. Boghani sees patients at the University of Rochester Eye Institute offices.