Abbas Bagheri Lotfabad

Abbas Bagheri Lotfabad (Persian: عباس باقری لطف‌آباد; April 10, 1965 – May 23, 2022) was an Iranian ophthalmologist, academic, and researcher specializing in pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, and oculoplastic surgery. His research led to the development of innovative surgical techniques for treating conditions such as ptosis. Bagheri also contributed to or authored ten significant books in ophthalmology. The Five Senses and Beyond: The Encyclopedia of Perception, and contributions to Surgical Ophthalmic Oncology (2019). His work has also been referenced in major texts such as Smith and Nesi's Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Ocular Tissue Engineering.

Honors and recognition In 2013, Bagheri received the inaugural "Excellence in Ophthalmology Award" in Iran for his contributions to education and research in strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology. His book "Geometric Optics" was recognized as the best ophthalmology book at the Professor Mohammad Gholi Shams Festival in 2019. He was a selected researcher at the Eighth Research Festival of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in 2007. Bagheri received the third-place award in clinical and surgical sciences at the 13th Razi Medical Sciences Research Festival in 2007. His book "Optics and Refraction" was chosen as the selected book of the year at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in 2004.

Professional affiliations Professor of Ophthalmology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (2010–2022) Member, Iranian Board of Ophthalmology (since 2009) Reviewer for journals including Clinical Ophthalmology, Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research, Journal of AAPOS (JAAPOS), and Ophthalmology Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research Member, Committee on Medical Education Reforms (since 2004)

Death In 2011, Bagheri was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer and was given a prognosis of six months. Defying expectations, he continued his professional activities and managed the disease for over a decade. After multiple recurrences, he died on May 23, 2022, at the age of 57, at his home in Tehran. The Iranian Minister of Health described him as a "distinguished scientist and a dedicated and devoted physician" in a condolence message.