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Research & scholarship
Publications, Presentations & Awards
Dr. Nasser is an active researcher, author, and invited speaker — committed to advancing the science that shapes how patients see the world.
13 Publications
30+ Presentations
9 Honors & Awards
20+ Clinical Trials
Honors & awards
Best Paper of Session ×3
Three-time recipient of ASCRS’s highest session honor, recognizing landmark research in ICL vault predictability, AI-based surgical nomograms, and light adjustable lens outcomes.
Keynote Speaker
Invited to deliver the keynote address at his medical school alma mater, speaking to the next generation of physicians.
Young Ophthalmic Leaders Award
Selected for the AECOS Mentorship Program, an invitation-only peer-to-peer case discussion and video series for rising leaders in ophthalmology.
Chief Resident
Selected by faculty to lead a program of 15 residents, overseeing educational and clinical initiatives throughout the year.
Best Basic Science Research Award
Recognized for outstanding quality improvement research focused on resident education and the PGY-1 transitional experience.
Leaders in Innovative Care Scholar
One of five students selected for this distinction in health system transformation, quality improvement, and leadership — graduating with a formal distinction track.
Recognition for Outstanding Leadership & Service
Led the incorporation of an all-inclusive SPACE on campus to provide a peaceful place for students to contemplate, relax, meditate, or pray.
Local Circle Leader of the Year
Highest honor in the organization, granted to the member who most embodied the spirit of leadership and service to the campus community.
Vmax Award
Earned the highest average in Biochemistry during a medical school simulation summer program.
Featured
Book · 2nd Edition · July 2025
Vision Correction: Introduction to Modern Refractive Surgery — 2nd Edition
The updated second edition of this comprehensive refractive surgery textbook, co-authored by Dr. Nasser, expanding on the landmark first edition with the latest advances in surgical technique, technology, and outcomes.
Journal article · May 2024
VAULT: Vault accuracy using deep learning technology — an AI model for predicting ICL postoperative vault
Introduced an image-based artificial intelligence model to predict vault — a critical safety parameter — following implantable collamer lens implantation, with high predictive accuracy.
All publications
1
Case Report: Unique case of lens replacement in high hyperopia with trifocal lens and piggyback light-adjustable lens implantation
2
Accuracy of reported sizes of the EVO/EVO+ Visian implantable collamer lenses
3
ICL exchanges or explants due to sizing in a United States high volume center
4
Clinical outcomes of ICL for the treatment of myopia in eyes with anterior chamber depth (<3.0 mm) at a single US center
5
Vision Correction: Introduction to Modern Refractive Surgery — 1st Edition
6
VAULT: Vault accuracy using deep learning technology — new AI model for predicting ICL postoperative vault
7
A comprehensive retrospective analysis of EVO/EVO+ ICL: Evaluating refractive outcomes in the largest single-center US study
8
Project VAULT: Enhancing ICL sizing accuracy through image-based machine learning algorithms
9
Small-aperture IOLs in eyes with irregular corneas
10
Global refractive surgery
11
Cataract surgery following corneal allogenic intrastromal ring segments and implantable collamer lens
12
Retinoids induce integrin-independent lymphocyte adhesion through RAR-α nuclear receptor activity
Presentations
Podium
Poster
Executive Orders: Debating the future of phakic (corneal and IOL) refractive surgery
Detours, Dead Ends, & Plot Twists: If I Can Do It Anyone Can — Keynote Address
Dynamic changes in ICL vault and anterior chamber angle under varying lighting conditions
Implantable contact lens for low myopia with inferior steeping
The Boston See Party: A collaborative case-based discussion in refractive surgery
Polypseudophakia in high hyperopic patient
Toric IOLs unleashed: from technological progress to patient success
Clinical outcomes of ICL for low to moderate myopia — single US center study
Deep learning model using preoperative OCT to predict postoperative vault in phakic ICL implantation
Accuracy of reported sizes of two implantable collamer lenses
Outcomes of ICL implantation with internal anterior chamber depth less than 3.0 mm
Practical strategies for discussing EVO ICL
The refractive surgery ballot: cast your vote
A novel image-based AI model for predictability of postoperative vault of the phakic posterior chamber IOL
Visual outcomes of the light adjustable IOL in post-keratorefractive surgery eyes
Outcomes of 225 consecutive EVO ICLs in a US-based single center study
Machine learning-enhanced precision in screening for corneal refractive surgery
Advanced technology IOLs — practice pearls
Predictability of ICL vault using high frequency ultrasound technology
Project CAST: Correction of astigmatism in surgical training
Sands of the Sahara: A quality improvement journey
Project CAST: Correction of astigmatism in surgical training
Project ACQUIRE: Applied curriculum for quality improvement in resident education
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