Happy New Year! We are excited to announce we are expanding our medical and surgical care team! Please join us in welcoming Umar Ahmed, O.D. to our practice. Dr. Ahmed is a board-certified Optometric Physician with a residency in Ocular Disease with experience in peri-operative management. Dr. Ahmed will ensure every patient has an excellent post-operative recovery, all the while working with me hand-in-hand to manage our medical patients. We have always believed that a collaborative approach between Optometry and Ophthalmology can provide elite patient care when done the right way. We stro ..read more

In April, we’ll begin our yearlong 10th anniversary celebration. Since opening our doors in 2013, we’ve been committed to being Lake Nona’s premier surgical eye care provider and medical spa. We’re proud to share this milestone with our community, our patients and our team, who have dedicated themselves to providing exceptional care over the past decade to those we’re lucky enough to serve. Following the vision of founder Chirag J. Patel, MD, FACS, board-certified ophthalmologist, Lake Nona Ophthalmology has grown into one of the highest-rated ophthalmology practices in the region whil ..read more

So that we may all enjoy the holidays, our offices will be closed on the following days. Thursday, November 24 Friday, November 25 Monday, December 26 Monday, January 2 The post 2022 Holiday Hours appeared first on Lake Nona Ophthalmology ..read more

Our new location was recently featured in Lake Nona Social. Here’s a brief snippet from the article: The new 5,000-square-foot space blends the practice’s medical and aesthetic specialties. Not only will patients have a state-of-the-art surgical eye care facility providing cutting-edge treatments for vision correction surgery, cataract surgery, and a range of other eye conditions, but now patients will also have access to an intimate, boutique medical spa that provides the latest technology and techniques in facial rejuvenation. The world-class facility also provides leading-edge surgeries ..read more

We will be closed on Thursday, November 10th due to Tropical Storm Nicole. We will resume seeing patients as soon as it is safe to do so. For updates, please check back here or give us a call. Stay safe! The post Storm Closures appeared first on Lake Nona Ophthalmology ..read more

What does our new location offer? How does the move affect our practice?  We are excited to announce that we have moved into our new, state-of-the-art ophthalmology center and medical spa. The move comes in response to the unprecedented growth we’ve experienced over the last few years, with more and more patients booking appointments at Lake Nona Ophthalmology and Med Spa. While the decision to move our practice wasn’t easy, it was the right thing to do in order to continue providing exceptional experiences for our patients.  Chirag J. Patel, M.D., F.A.C.S., board-certified ophth ..read more

The 2022 Reader’s Choice Top Physicians list published by Orlando Family Magazine includes 249 of Central Florida’s leading doctors throughout our community who make the health of their patients their top priority. For 2022, Chirag J. Patel, MD, FACS, made the list as voted by Orlando Family Magazine readers. The post 2022 Top Physicians List Features Dr. Patel appeared first on Lake Nona Ophthalmology ..read more

It’s Healthy Vision Month!  Here are six quick and simple steps from your Lake Nona Ophthalmology team to improve your eyesight: Do your eyes feel healthy? That’s great, but since many eye diseases don’t have symptoms early on, it’s important that you schedule an annual eye exam.  Quit smoking. Smoking is bad for your whole body—including your eyes. Smoking increases the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, both potentially serious conditions that can impact your vision. Wear sunglasses, even on cloudy days. Select sunglasses that offer protection from 99 to 100% of UVA and ..read more

What are cataracts? What are the symptoms of cataracts? Who can get cataracts? What causes cataracts? If I have cataracts, can I prevent them from getting worse? What treatments can help with cataracts?  Cataracts are a common part of aging. If not cared for, cataracts grow worse over time and may lead to significant vision loss. It is important to learn the signs and strategies to prevent cataracts from progressing. This blog will help you understand the physical condition of cataracts and what you can do if they begin to affect your eyesight. What Are Cataracts? Cataracts are the ..read more

What is dry eye disease? What are the symptoms of dry eyes? How is dry eye diagnosed? How is dry eye disease treated? Does dry eye go away on its own? Dry eye is a disease where the surface of your eyes are not adequately lubricated, either because of a lack of tears or poor quality tears.  Dry eyes is initially treated by non-prescription eye drops and gels, but in some cases further treatment and procedures may be necessary. Dry eye disease is actually a fairly common condition, particularly with older people. Each year, roughly 3.2 million women and 1.68 million men over the age of ..read more