58 Results for Optometry near Lake Park, FL

Dr. Sibia's Biography — Dr. Sirtaz S. Sibia, D.O., F.A.O.C.O. is a board certified ophthalmic surgeon who believes in personally attending to each patient’s individual needs with sensitivity and discretion. He has been caring for patients locally since 1999. Dr. Sibia has received training at the finest institutions. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry at the University of Miami. He received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Sibia completed his Ophthalmology residency at Michigan State University, followed by an oculoplastics fellowship at the Beraja Medical Insitute in Miami, Florida. As an accomplished surgeon, Dr. Sibia draws on his vast clinical experience along with his dedication to leading edge technology and advanced surgical techniques. He strives to provide the care that he would expect for himself and his family. Dr. Sibia educates his patients about their condition and creates a custom management plan in every case. For over fifteen years, Dr. Sibia has performed thousands of surgical eye procedures. Dr. Sibia has volunteered several times on mission trips to India where he provided much needed surgery and care for the less fortunate, as well as teaching the local ophthalmologists his surgical techniques. Dr. Sibia is a national speaker and gives lectures on multiple topics to his peers. He has served many years as a Board of Governor for the American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and has held the offices of Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and is currently the President of the colleges. He has traveled many times to Washington, D.C. to meet with policy experts and Members of the U.S. Congress on healthcare issues. In his free time, Dr. Sibia enjoys spending time and traveling with his family.

Dr. Bhakta's Biography — Dr. Hetel Bhakta is a board certified optometric physician and certified orthokeratologist. She is the lead optometrist at Planet Vision Eyecare. In addition to providing comprehensive eye examinations she specializes in myopia control with Orthokeratology/Corneal Reshaping Therapy (CRT) and complex contact lens fittings for corneal ectasias. Dr. Bhakta completed her Optometry degree at Manchester University, U.K. in 2002; Doctorate in Optometry at the New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA in 2008 and residency training in Ocular Diseases accredited by NOVA Southeastern University, FL in 2009. She has extensive experience working in medical optometry and providing treatment and management of eye diseases such as keratoconus, glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. In addition, she has served as Faculty Clinic Instructor in the Optometry school at NOVA Southeastern University. Currently she serves on the Palm Beach County Optometric Association board. Dr. Bhakta has dedicated herself full-time to her Vision Source practice. With the current myopia epidemic in children, teens and young adults, her primary focus has been on reducing myopic progression with CRT and improving the overall quality of her patient’s sight and lives. She is a caring and compassionate eye doctor who takes the time to address her patients’ concerns while always putting the patient first and ensuring they are cared for beyond their expectations.

Dr. Luzon's Biography — Raised in New Jersey, Elon now makes his home in West Palm Beach. He received his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at the University of Maryland and his Visual Science degree at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Elon also earned his Doctor of Optometry degree and completed his internship training at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. His externship training was completed in South Florida and at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Elon is Board Certified through the National Board Of Examiners in Optometry. Prior to his relocation to Florida, Elon practiced as an optometric physician in New York. In addition to treating and managing ocular diseases, Elon specializes in contact lens fittings. His professional memberships include the Florida Optometric Association, the American Optometry Association, and the Palm Beach County Optometric Society. Elon has served as treasurer and president for the Palm Beach County Optometric Society.