Dr. Lillie Mosaddegh, MD | Ophthalmologist in San Francisco
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist for Premium Cataract Surgery, Dry Eye Care, Glaucoma Management, and Advanced Vision Care
Dr. Lillie Mosaddegh, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist in San Francisco with more than 26 years of clinical experience in medical and surgical eye care. She is known for her work in premium cataract surgery, dry eye disease, glaucoma management, refractive care, and anterior segment eye conditions.
Patients looking for an experienced ophthalmologist in San Francisco often want more than a routine exam. They want careful diagnosis, clear education, advanced technology, and a physician who can explain each option with honesty and precision. Dr. Mosaddegh’s approach is built around those values.
She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, where she finished first in her graduating class. She completed her internship in internal medicine and ophthalmology residency at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.
During residency, she trained under Dr. Allen Scott, the inventor of botulinum toxin, gaining experience with Botox applications for strabismus, blepharospasm, and aesthetic care. This background helped expand her expertise across both functional and cosmetic ophthalmic care.
Dr. Mosaddegh is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has served as a long-term executive board member of the Eye Surgery Center of San Francisco. Her clinical work combines evidence-based ophthalmology, advanced diagnostics, and personalized surgical planning.
A major focus of her practice is the relationship between dry eye management and cataract surgery outcomes. A healthy ocular surface is essential for accurate measurements, reliable intraocular lens calculations, and comfortable healing after surgery. Because dry eye can affect cataract planning and may temporarily worsen after surgery, Dr. Mosaddegh often evaluates and treats ocular surface disease before recommending premium lens options.
Her cataract expertise includes advanced intraocular lens technology such as the Clareon PanOptix Multifocal Lens, PanOptix Pro, RxSight Light Adjustable Lens/LAL+, Vivity, and toric IOL options for astigmatism. She was the first in the nation to implant the Clareon PanOptix Multifocal Lens and the first in San Francisco to implant the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens/LAL+.
Dr. Mosaddegh has also presented clinical findings and educational lectures at national and sponsored meetings for ophthalmologists, optometrists, primary care physicians, and allergists. Her work reflects a commitment to patient education, surgical precision, and long-term vision preservation.
As a cataract surgeon and dry eye specialist in San Francisco, Dr. Mosaddegh takes time to understand each patient’s symptoms, lifestyle, visual goals, and eye health before recommending treatment. This is especially important for patients considering premium cataract lens options or refractive surgery.
Her care philosophy is simple: treat the eye as a complete system. Clear vision depends on more than the lens alone. Tear film quality, corneal health, glaucoma risk, retinal health, prescription history, and daily visual needs all influence the best treatment plan.
Patients who see Dr. Mosaddegh can expect a calm, education-focused experience. She explains diagnoses in understandable language, reviews appropriate options, and helps patients make informed decisions about their eyes.
Schedule an appointment with Mosaddegh Eye Institute to discuss cataract surgery, dry eye care, glaucoma evaluation, or advanced vision treatment in San Francisco.
Credentials at a Glance
– University of Illinois Chicago, Biology Premed (B.S.)
– Medical College of Wisconsin, Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
– Ranked first overall in her M.D. graduating class
– California Pacific Medical Center, internal medicine internship and ophthalmology residency
Clinical Focus Areas
– Premium cataract surgery in San Francisco
– Light Adjustable Lens/LAL+ and advanced intraocular lens planning
– PanOptix Pro, Vivity, toric IOL, and other premium cataract lens options
– Dry eye disease and ocular surface optimization
– Glaucoma management and long-term vision preservation
– Refractive care, anterior segment disease, and comprehensive ophthalmology
Awards & Recognition
– Citation Award, American Medical Women’s Association
– Excellence Achievement Award in Neuroanatomy
– Janet M. Glasgow Medical Achievement recognition
– Hiram Benjamin Award for Proficiency in Anatomy
– Recognized for advanced cataract surgery and patient-centered ophthalmic care
Professional Affiliations
– Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
– Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
– Member, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
– Founder, Dry Eye Academy
– Member, California Medical Association
– Member, San Francisco Medical Society
– Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
– Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
– Long-term executive board member, Eye Surgery Center of San Francisco
Webinars, Interviews & Educational Videos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lillie Mosaddegh is known for premium cataract surgery, dry eye care, glaucoma management, anterior segment disease, and advanced intraocular lens planning in San Francisco. She is a board-certified ophthalmologist with more than 26 years of clinical experience.
Yes. Dr. Mosaddegh provides cataract evaluations and advanced cataract surgery planning for patients in San Francisco. Her work includes premium lens options such as Light Adjustable Lens/LAL+, PanOptix Pro, Vivity, and toric IOLs when appropriate.
Dry eye disease can affect the tear film and ocular surface, which may influence cataract measurements and lens calculations. Treating dry eye before surgery can help support more accurate planning, better comfort, and more reliable visual outcomes.
Dr. Mosaddegh has a strong clinical focus on dry eye disease and ocular surface care. She is the founder of Dry Eye Academy and evaluates patients for tear film instability, meibomian gland dysfunction, and other causes of chronic dry eye symptoms.
Patients can contact Mosaddegh Eye Institute to schedule an appointment for cataract evaluation, dry eye care, glaucoma management, or comprehensive ophthalmology services at the San Francisco locations.
