Dr. Nafiseh Hashemi, MD
Ophthalmologist
5353 Balboa blvd. 110 Encino CA, 91316About
Dr. Nafiseh Hashemi is an ophthalmologist practicing in Encino, CA. Dr. Hashemi specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hashemi can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Hashemi can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
MD at Iran University of Medical Sciences
University of Houston Ophthalmology Residency 2016
University of Tennessee at Knoxville Surgery internship 2013
Houston Methodist Hospital Neuro-Ophthalmology fellowship 2012
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Provider Details
Dr. Nafiseh Hashemi, MD's Expert Contributions
Migraine Headache and Eyes
MigraineMigraine is a neurological condition characterized by headaches that can be severe. It is very common, affecting about 18% of women and 8% of men. Most patients with migraine have throbbing headaches with nausea and vomiting or sensitivity to light and sound. The pain from migraine can last...
My eyes are blinking a lot. What could be the problem?
The most common cause is dry eye. Use lubricant eye drops to see if that would help. If it doesn't get better, see an eye doctor for further evaluations. READ MORE
Can a 3 year old child have glasses?
If she needs eye glasses she should use it, otherwise she may get lazy eye and never develop complete vision. There are eye glasses made suitable with young children, make sure she like the frame and be comfortable in it. READ MORE
My dad is suffering from hypertension. Of late he has been complaining of double vision. Are the two related?
Hypertension may cause cranial nerve palsy therefore he may get double vision from eye muscle not moving appropriately. READ MORE
Why are my son’s eyes burning?
He might have allergies, don't wash the eye with rose water or water, you need to have appropriate drops for the eyes. Try over-the-counter lubricant drops and if it's related with playing outside, try allergy drops. READ MORE
What's involved in aftercare for refractive eye surgery?
It depends to the type of surgery, Lasik is not painful. PRK might be painful. You should make sure to not rub the eye, use sunglasses at outside and see your doctor for the follow up exam and anytime with any blurred vision or pain. Recovery period depends to the procedure few day to a week. READ MORE
Are dry eyes hereditary?
Dry eye is not hereditary, but people with the same diet, age, air conditioning or similar habits might have the same degree of dryness. Dry eye is usually the problem of middle age and elderly. your kids might get it when they are older. If you have an autoimmune disease which runs in the family, you all might get the dry eye associated with that disease. READ MORE
Could my double vision and headaches indicate neuro opthalmic issues?
Headaches and double vision can be sign of increased intracranial hypertension, you definitely need to see a neuro-ophthalmologist. READ MORE
What should I do for the continuous sticky discharge from my eyes?
If it's only sticky with no redness, pain, or blurry vision, you may simply do warm compress, lid scrubs, and use lubricant eye drops and ointment. If it doesn't get better, see an ophthalmologist. READ MORE
I accidentally got eye makeup remover in my eyes and it is burning in spite of using water on them. What should I do now?
Use some lubricant eye drops or over-the-counter lubricant eye ointment. If it doesn't get better, see an eye doctor; you might have gotten an abrasion while trying to wash your eyes. READ MORE
Can doing eye exercises help my eyes?
Unfortunately, there is no eye exercise to help with the vision. READ MORE
Ophthamologist surgeon VS retina surgeons
Comprehensive ophthalmologist are eye surgeons that are qualified for cataract and simple glaucoma surgery. If you have any retina disease requiring any surgery you need to see retinal specialist. They have done 2 years of fellowship after ophthalmology residency to learn how to operat on the retina. READ MORE
Should I get tested for Leber's disease?
If Leber is running on the mother's side of your family, you better get tested for that. It may start at a young age, but there are reports of expressing the disease at older ages. READ MORE
There's an intense pain in my eyes and my vision is blurry. What could this be from?
I am advising you to see an eye doctor immediately, this might be uveitis (inflammation of the uveal tissue inside your eye), or glaucoma (high pressure of the eye) or even a corneal ulcer. See a doctor as soon as possible READ MORE
Is there a remedy for red eyes?
This might be allergic conjunctivitis, blepharitis, or dry eye syndrome. See an ophthalmologist to find out what is causing it and get appropriate treatment. READ MORE
What should I do for the dust allergy that irritates my eyes?
First and foremost you need to avoid allergen (in your case dust), second you may wash your eyelids and lashes more often to clear the area out of dust, third you may use cold compress for itching and use antihistamine drops as well. Remember allergy and dry eye come together, use some OTC artificial tears as well. READ MORE
Can low vitamin D also cause my vision to blur?
Low vitamin D cannot cause blurry vision. There are so many other reasons that may cause blurred vision like dry eye, refractive errors, cataract and so many other reasons... See a doctor. READ MORE
What is the difference between optometrist and an ophthalmologist?
Optometrists are eye professionals who can prescribe glasses and contact lenses, diagnose glaucoma and even monitor patients with chronic conditions. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who are specialized in the eye. The ophthalmologist can diagnose, treat medically and surgically the eye condition and since they are medical doctors as well, they can draw connections between your eye disease related to your systemic health condition and give you appropriate advice about your general health in relation to your eye disease. Only an ophthalmologist can do surgery on your eyes. READ MORE
My eyes are red and itching badly. Why is this happening?
This looks like allergy, but it may also be viral conjunctivitis. If you noticed any blurry vision see an ophthalmologist right away, otherwise cold compress and cold artificial tears should help with the symptoms, use over the counter antihistamine pills and drops READ MORE
What is the reason for constant watering of the eyes?
Most probably, she has a blockage or stenosis in her tear ducts. It's easy to find out with irrigation of tear duct. If that was the case, she would need surgery named DCR (DacryoCystoRhinostomy). READ MORE
My cylindrical number is changing every six months. What could be the cause for this?
You may have Keratoconus, which is too much curve on your cornea. That might get stable with collagen cross linking. Have your cornea checked by a cornea specialist. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Treatments
- Cataract surgery, Glaucoma treatment, optic nerve disease
Fellowships
- Houston Methodist Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Articles and Publications
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
1. Malaria retinopathy and cerebellitis in a 9 year-old boy in the United States. Hashemi N, Callon LM, Kumar KS. J AAPOS. 2015 Feb; 19(1):87-91.
2.Transarterial Onyx embolization of an orbital solitary tumor. Nafiseh Hashemi, Jeanie Di Ling, Mirwat S. Sami, Andrew G. Lee, Patricia Chevez-barios. J ocul oncol pathol. 2015;1:98-102
Visual Hallucination (Charles Bonnet Syndrome) associated with Neurosarcoidosis. Zhang J, Waisberen E, Hashemi N, Lee AG. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2013 Oct-Dec; 20(4):369-71
4. Neuroimaging in ophthalmology. Kim JD, Hashemi N, Gelman R, Lee AG. Saudi J Ophthalmol. 2012 Oct; 26(4):401-7. doi: 10.1016/j.sjopt. 2012.07.001.
5. Late-onset Leber hereditary optic neuropathy.
Pfeiffer ML, Hashemi N, Foroozan R, Lee AG.
Clin Experiment Ophthalmol. 2013 Sep-Oct; 41(7): 690-3. doi: 10.1111/ ceo.12091.
PMID: 234334376. Radiographic evidence for denervation atrophy of extraocular muscles due to chronic intracavernous compressive third nerve palsy.Hashemi N, Pfeiffer ML, Foroozan R, Lee AG.
Can J Ophthalmol. 2013 Feb; 48(1):4-6.
PMID: 23419317. Bilateral Progressive Vision Loss in Noninfectious HIV Retinopathy without Infectious Retinitis.
Zhang J, Hashemi N, Lee AG.
J Ophthalmic Vis Res. 2012 Jul;7(3):268-70.PMID: 23264871
8. Spontaneous Resolution of Optic Perineuritis.Tung C, Hashemi N, Lee AG.
J Neuro-Ophthalmol. 2013 Mar; 33(1):93-95.
PMID: 232475623.
9. Complications of idiopathic intracranial hypertension.Yang L, Hashemi N, Lee AG.
Can J Ophthalmol. 2012 Dec; 47(6):53-5.
PMID: 2321752010. Visual hallucinations: a review for ophthalmologistsHashemi N, Scranton RA, Hashemi M, Lee AG. Expert Review of
Ophthalmology. 2012 Oct; 7(5):471-479.
11. Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Acute Unilateral Optic Neuropathies in Adults. Ali S, Hashemi N, Pau D, Haykal H, Lee AG. Neuro- Ophthalmology. 2012 Oct; 36:180-185
12. A Pox upon Your House.
Hashemi N, Zhang J, Volpi J, Lee AG, Gordon LK.
Surv Ophthalmol. 2012 Nov 8. doi:pii: S0039-6257(12)00105-1. 10.1016/ j.survophthal.2012.05.005.
PMID: 23141433
13. Throat pain as a presenting symptom of giant cell arteritis.Ling JD, Hashemi N, Lee AG.
J Neuroophthalmol. 2012 Dec; 32(4):384.
PMID: 2304178914. Visual hallucinations (Charles Bonnet syndrome) as the presenting sign of pituitary adenoma.
Hashemi N, Zhang J, Gelman R, Lee AG.
Can J Ophthalmol. 2012 Jun; 47(3):5-6.PMID: 22687320
15. Leber hereditary optic neuropathy mimicking thyroid-related optic neuropathy.
Hashemi N, Yalamanchili SS, Zhang J, Lee AG.
J Neuroophthalmol. 2012 Mar; 32(1):95-6.PMID: 22330857
16. Double vision and ptosis.
Hashemi N, Lee AG.
ATPO Viewpoints Magazine/spring 2012; 17-18
17. Bitemporal hemianopia.
Gelman R, Hashemi N, Lee AG.
ATPO Viewpoints Magazine/spring 2012; 15-16
18. Nonarteritic optic neuropathy in a young patient.Zhang J, Hashemi N, Lee AG.
ATPO Viewpoints Magazine/spring 2012; 19-2019. Sub-tenon atracurium injection in rabbit eyes;a histopathologic study.
Hashemi N, Shomali S, Heyrani-Moghaddam H, Amini S, Izadi S.
J Ophthalmic Vis Res. 2009 Jan; 4(1):35-9. PMID: 2305667220. Comparison of the effect of amniotic membrane suspension and autologous serum on alkaline corneal epithelial wound healing in the rabbit model. Shahriari HA, Tokhmehchi F, Reza M, Hashemi N.
Cornea. 2008 Dec; 27(10):1148-50. PMID: 1903413021. Injection of Mitomycin-C in nasolacrimal duct for the treatment of partial nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
Hashemi N, Zanjani H, Heshmatipour B.
Bina Journal of Ophthalmology. 2005 Mar; 10(2): 221-225.BOOK:
Nafiseh Hashemi, Andrew Lee. Chapter of Neuro-Ophthalmic complications of cataract surgery, Dennis P. Han ??Cataract Surgery and Retinal Disease: Optimizing Visual Outcome?, published by Bryn Mawr Communications LLC, 2013
What do you attribute your success to?
I am a goal oriented person (I make a goal and move toward it with positive attitude).
I work hard and never give up, learn from the past, and always look forward to the bigger achievement.
I use every opportunity I get to improve myself as a physician.
Areas of research
- Nerve fiber layer thinning in migraine patients and its correlationwith severity of the disease. 2015-present
Philanthropic Initiatives
During her years teaching and working in Zahedan, Iran , a impoverished town in the eastern border of Iran, Dr. Hashemi would provide free healthcare to the needy. She would collaberate with the United Nations to treat Afghani refugees.
Teaching and speaking
Dr. Hashemi has an educational live TV program in a Persian channel which is broadcasted in and outside of the U.S. This weekly TV show is serving the Persian community in Farsi. She is teaching about eye diseases in understandable language. The audience may call in the second half of the show to get medical advice about their eye disease.
Dr. Hashemi used to teach ophthalmology residents and medical students between 2004-2009 before immigrating to the United States. During her second ophthalmology residency in the University of Texas at Houston, she takes great satisfaction out of teaching medical students as well as using her experience to help the other ophthalmology residents in complicated cases.
Poster Presentation
1. Hashemi N, Billah S, Alava I, Conderman CP, Supsupin EP, Asdesina OO. Nothing to spit at. Poster 1, NANOS Annual Meeting, Tuscan, AZ, February 29th, 20162. Hashemi N, Lee AG, Coburn A, Chevez-Barrios, Selouan R. Amaurosis fugax due to carotid body tumor. Poster 165, NANOS Annual Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 4, 2014.
3. Hashemi N, Tokhmechi M. (2007, December). Healing of Corneal Wound with Aminiotic Membrane Solution in Rabbit. Poster presented at: 17th International congress of ophthalmology; Tehran, Iran
4. Hashemi N, Shomali S. (2006, December). The Evaluation of Pathologic Effect of Atracurium in Subtenon Injection for Ophthalmic Regional Anesthesia in Rabbit. Poster presented at: 16th International congress of ophthalmology; Tehran, Iran
Hobbies / Sports
- Hiking, Swimming
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Neuro-ophthalmology
Areas of research
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Dr. Nafiseh Hashemi, MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Hashemi
- Roghieh
She is the best !
- Isabelle
Absolutely love this doctor and I have seen at least 20 different doctors in 2018. She really listened to me, had compassion, and gave support aside from being EXTREMELY knowledgable and kind. Even though she is a specialist, I felt as if she treated me my overall health. INCREDIBLE DOCTOR and I come from a family of doctors so I can recognize a good one when I see one. I can't say enough good things about her.
- Lisi
Dr. Hashemi is one of the best Neuro Ophthalmologist in Encino.Also, she has the nicest staff I've ever seen.
- Susan
Love this doctor & her staff!!
- Deborah
The office staff are extremely kind,pleasant and professional and Dr.Hashemi is amazing. I highly recommend this incredible Doctor
Incredible caring and thorough. Very smart and articulate. Wonderful bedside manner
- Adriana
Love coming here staff is very friendly and Doctor is great very informative. Wait time is good service is excellent
- Tony
Like how she is straightforward with how everything was set out on the cd. Love the friendliest ladies.
- Nancy
Wonderful staff, the dr is so great. She spends a long time going over EVERY possibility to get to your needs. Very comfortable. Highly recommend!!! ,
Attentive and kind. Felt like my eyes were in good hands.
- Christine
Wonderful care and attention to detail, along with friendly staff.
- Bella
Dr is very professional, photo exam stated her opinions clearly , very supportive of patient. Support staff is very well trained and know ledge able and help dr order . Thank you Dr answered all questions in a clear way with details.
- Guadalupe
Dr Hashemi is an excellent Doctor, I was very pleased with the surgery and pre.up and post up. I would recommend her highly
Dr. Hashemi is the best! Smart, kind, professional. Highly recommend her.
- Anaid
Dr. Hashemi is great ! First time I went into her office was super ! I was greeted by a friendly and courteous staff ! And Dr Hashemi was very friendly and explained everything she was doing step by step , and she was very knowledgable ! First Impression , I really liked her a lot and she gave me answers that I haven't gotten in the past ! Thumbs up to Dr.'s like this !
- Lillian
She is excellent. She explained everything thoroughly and answered all questions we had. I would recommend her to anyone with vision issues due to neurological problems.
- Tony
Dr. Hashemi is fantastic. She is caring and never rushes you. She was always able to explain what I needed to know and I always felt I was in good hands
- Iris
Very thorough and attentive
- Stacy
She is the best
- David
Dr Hashemi is one of the best doctor in Encino.She is my favorite doctor because she is knows more than the other doctors she is high educated.The staff in her office was really nice and friendly they explain everything clear.I would recommend you if your looking for Neuro ophthalmologist she is number one in Encino.
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