Last Updated on September 19, 2025 by Dr. Azhar I. Salahuddin
When the shape of the eye prevents the light rays from focusing directly on the retina and rather focuses on the front or back of the retina, refractive error occurs. Factors such as the length of the eyeball, aging of the lens, and change in the shape of the cornea contribute to refractive errors.
Dr. Azhar I. Salahuddin is an ophthalmologist and is fellowship-trained in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. Dr. Salahuddin has been performing cataract surgery for over 19 years and specializes ocular reconstruction, corneal transplantation surgery as well as vision correction through a variety of intraocular lenses. Dr. Salahuddin is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and was trained at Boston University.
