Michael Behforouz, MD
Michael A. Behforouz is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and has been in private practice since 2000. He is certified through the American Board of Ophthalmology and completed his ophthalmology residency at the prestigious Emory Eye Center, in Atlanta, Georgia. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Indiana University.
Michael prides himself in providing eye care in a setting that promotes communication, compassion, and competence. Dr. Behforouz has received numerous awards during his education and practice and feels that his greatest achievement is the trust of his patients’ care.
Dr. Behforouz lives in Carmel and has two daughters, Kayla and Stella. He enjoys soccer, basketball, tennis, music, and poetry.
Samet Gulkas, MD
Dr. Samet Gulkas earned his medical degree from Marmara University School of Medicine in Turkey in 2011. After practicing as a comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon, he pursued advanced subspecialty training in retinal diseases through Harvard Ophthalmology, completing fellowship training at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Joslin Diabetes Center/Beetham Eye Institute, and Boston Children’s Hospital.
During his clinical training at the internationally renowned Joslin Diabetes Center, a global leader in diabetes care and research, Dr. Gulkas further developed expertise in diabetic eye disease, advanced retinal imaging, and evidence-based management of diabetic retinopathy, benefiting from an institution at the forefront of innovation in retinal care.
During his fellowship training at Boston Children’s Hospital, Dr. Gulkas developed specialized expertise in pediatric retinal diseases, inherited retinal disorders, and advanced retinal imaging. He also participated in research involving inherited retinal diseases and emerging gene therapies, contributing to the care of children with rare and complex retinal conditions. As a retina specialist, Dr. Gulkas cares for patients with conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, inherited retinal diseases, and other disorders affecting the retina. He provides a wide range of in-office treatments, including intravitreal injections and laser procedures.
Outside of work, Dr. Gulkas enjoys playing electric guitar, reading, and occasionally playing tennis. He is a fan of classic rock from the 1970s and 1980s and enjoys learning new songs in his spare time. He is proud to be part of the Center for Sight team and looks forward to providing compassionate, personalized retinal care to patients throughout the community.
Austin R. Lifferth, OD, FAAO
Austin R. Lifferth graduated from Indiana University School of Optometry in 2003 and completed a post-graduate residency in ocular disease at the Huntington, West Virginia Veterans Affairs Medical Center 2003-2004. Since that time, he has practiced in ophthalmology co-management centers as a consultative optometrist with an emphasis in glaucoma and dry eye management.
Dr. Lifferth is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society and is currently serving in various leadership capacities within these organizations. He enjoys learning and teaching about glaucoma and has presented at the local, state, national, and international levels on this important topic. He is a Diplomate in the Glaucoma Section of the American Academy of Optometry and author of the monthly Glaucoma Column in Optometric Management. In addition, Dr. Lifferth is a key member of our dry eye team focusing on diagnosing and treating ocular surface disease.
Outside of Center for Sight, Dr. Lifferth enjoys running and hiking – and especially doing these and other outdoor activities with his family.
Amandeep Brar, OD, FAAO
Amandeep Kaur Brar graduated from Indiana University School of Optometry in 2022. She was selected to continue advanced training in the ocular disease residency program at Center for Sight, working and learning alongside Dr. Behforouz and Dr. Lifferth. Before pursuing her career in the US, she had previously practiced as an optometrist in London, England for two years.
Since graduating, she has practiced as a medical optometrist. Dr. Brar has experience in dry eye management, glaucoma and other ocular conditions. In 2024, Dr. Brar completed her fellowship of the American Academy of Optometry.
Outside of Center for Sight, Dr. Brar enjoys running, working out, and spending time with her husband and daughter.
Brooke Meredith, OD
Ocular Disease Resident
Brooke Meredith received an optometry fellowship scholarship and was a part of the Optometric Honor Society at Indiana University School of Optometry where she will graduate in 2026. She discovered in her fourth year of optometry school her passion for ocular disease and dry eye management through rotations at Eye Surgeons of Indiana, MyEyeDr, Brownsburg VA, and Indianapolis Eye Care Center.
She is from Zionsville, IN and has deep connections there. She currently resides in Carmel, IN with her fiancé and their mini Australian shepherd. She enjoys staying active both running and walking, spending time with friends and family, and traveling. She looks forward to serving her community through a residency at Center for Sight!