Meet the Professionals Behind Kardia
Behind Kardia Eye Resource Center is a team committed to making eye health education accurate, accessible, and easy to understand. Our goal is to empower patients, students, caregivers, and the public with reliable, evidence-based information about vision and eye care.
Our Story
Kardia Eye Resource Center was created to provide trustworthy educational resources about eye health. We believe informed patients are better equipped to recognize symptoms, understand eye conditions, and have meaningful conversations with their eye care professionals. Our educational resources are developed with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and evidence-based patient education.
Dr. Karim Sharaf, OD
Dr. Karim Sharaf is an optometrist with experience providing comprehensive eye care in medical clinical settings. He is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care while helping individuals better understand their vision and eye health. His clinical interests include the diagnosis and management of ocular disease, glaucoma, dry eye disease, diabetic eye care, retinal disease, and advanced ocular imaging. As a co-founder of Kardia Eye Resource Center, Dr. Sharaf is passionate about making reliable eye health information accessible through clear, accurate, and easy-to-understand educational resources.
Education
Doctor of Optometry (OD)
Clinical Interests
Medical Optometry • Ocular Disease • Glaucoma • Dry Eye Disease • Diabetic Eye Care • Retinal Disease • Comprehensive Eye Examinations • Patient Education
Dr. Diana Serdah, OD
Dr. Diana Serdah is an optometrist with experience providing comprehensive eye care in a medical clinical setting. She is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while helping individuals better understand their eye health. Her clinical interests include the diagnosis and management of ocular disease, preventive eye care, dry eye disease, glaucoma, diabetic eye examinations, and retinal disease. Through Kardia Eye Resource Center, she is dedicated to promoting evidence-based patient education and empowering people to make informed decisions about their vision and long-term eye health.
Education
Doctor of Optometry (OD)
Clinical Interests
Medical Optometry • Ocular Disease • Glaucoma • Dry Eye Disease • Diabetic Eye Care • Retinal Disease • Comprehensive Eye Examinations • Patient Education
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide accurate, evidence-based eye health education that helps people understand their vision, recognize common eye conditions, and appreciate the importance of routine comprehensive eye examinations.
Our Values
Evidence-Based
Educational content grounded in accepted clinical knowledge.
Patient Education
Making complex eye conditions easy to understand.
Accuracy
Clear, reliable, and trustworthy information.
Accessibility
Helping everyone learn about eye health and vision care.
Why Trust Kardia?
Kardia Eye Resource Center is an independent educational platform dedicated to promoting eye health awareness. Our content is developed using established clinical knowledge and reputable ophthalmic and optometric resources. The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not replace a comprehensive eye examination or personalized advice from a licensed eye care professional.
Disclaimer
Kardia Eye Resource Center is an independent educational platform. The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Visiting this website does not establish a doctor–patient relationship. Always consult a licensed eye care professional regarding your vision or eye health.
Featured Eye Health Topics
Dry Eye Disease
Learn about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for dry eye syndrome.
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Keratoconus
Learn about keratoconus, a progressive thinning of the cornea, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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Cataracts
Learn how cataracts develop, the symptoms they cause, and how modern surgery can restore clear vision.
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Glaucoma
Understand how glaucoma affects the optic nerve and why regular eye examinations are important.
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Diabetic Eye Disease
Discover how diabetes can affect the retina and vision, and why early detection is essential to preserving eyesight.
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Macular Degeneration
Learn about age-related macular degeneration, risk factors, symptoms, and ways to protect your central vision.
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