For Referring Physicians
Refer with
Confidence
Dr. Sales welcomes referrals from optometrists, ophthalmologists, and primary care physicians. With training from Harvard, Stanford, Weill Cornell, and the University of Iowa, your patients receive world-class surgical care close to home.
50+
Peer-Reviewed Publications
15+
Cornea Fellows Trained
10+
Years of Experience
2023
NAI Inductee
Areas of Specialization
Dr. Sales offers expertise across the full spectrum of cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery
DMEK Surgery
Internationally recognized expert in Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty. Trained 15+ cornea fellows and surgeons worldwide.
Corneal Transplantation
DMEK, DSAEK, DALK, PK. Former Associate Medical Director of the Iowa Lions Eye Bank.
EVO ICL
Implantable Collamer Lens for high prescriptions, thin corneas, or dry eyes. Fellowship at Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center, Fort Belvoir.
Iris Reconstruction
Prosthetic iris implantation and surgical iris repair for traumatic and congenital defects.
Complex Cataract Surgery
Laser-assisted and premium IOL procedures including challenging cases with concurrent corneal disease.
Referral Guidelines
Conditions and cases we commonly accept by referral
Corneal Disease
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy
- Keratoconus
- Corneal scarring or opacity
- Bullous keratopathy
- Corneal edema
- Failed corneal grafts
- Other corneal dystrophies
Refractive Surgery
- EVO ICL evaluation
- ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens)
- Post-refractive ectasia
- Refractive surgery complications
Complex Anterior Segment
- Iris reconstruction / aniridia
- Complex cataract cases
- Anterior segment trauma
- Combined procedures
Ocular Surface
- Pterygium requiring surgery
- Recurrent corneal erosion
- Severe dry eye disease
- Ocular surface reconstruction
Not sure if a case is appropriate for referral? We're happy to discuss. Call our office directly for a physician-to-physician consultation.
Credentials at a Glance
Training & Institutional History
Current Practice
Starling Physicians
Wethersfield, CT · 2026 - Present
Cornea/Refractive Fellowship
Devers Eye Institute / Joint Warfighter RSC
Portland, OR / San Antonio, TX · 2014 - 2015
Ophthalmology Residency
Stanford University - Byers Eye Institute
Palo Alto, CA · 2011 - 2014
Internship
Harvard Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA · 2010 - 2011
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
MD, MPH with Research Honors · 2006 - 2010
Undergraduate
Brown University
International Relations & Biology · 2000 - 2004
Previous Academic Appointments
University of Iowa
Tenured Assoc. Professor, Founding Director Iowa Eye Device Lab
Weill Cornell Medicine / NYP
Assistant Professor, Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Selected Honors
Ready to Refer a Patient?
Our office is happy to assist with referral coordination. Call us directly or send patient information through our secure contact form.