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Dr. Edward Lai, MD

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Dr. Edward Lai, MD
4.3 (15 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Edward Lai, MD

Ophthalmology*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Edward Lai, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Lai graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at George Washington University Medical Center|New York University Medical Center.Dr. Edward Lai, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New York, NY and has 25 years experience. Dr. Lai currently practices at Laser Vision Center and are affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Lai has experience treating conditions like Miosis, Senile Cataracts and Cataract among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lai received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Lai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lai also speaks Spanish. Dr. Lai is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Locations

  1. 1 Laser Vision Center
    1305 York Ave # 12, New York, NY 10021
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422
  2. 2 Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology
    1305 York Ave # 11, New York, NY 10021
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Experience and Background Check

Miosis
Senile Cataracts
Cataract
Miosis
Senile Cataracts
Cataract
Miosis
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Senile Cataracts
Cataract
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Dry Eyes
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Mydriasis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
Heterophoria
Hypotony of Eye
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Corneal Ulcer
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hyphema
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Vision Disorders
Vision Impairment
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
Astigmatism Correction Surgery
B-Scan Ultrasound
Clear Lens Surgery to Correct Near and Far Vision Simultaneous
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Epi-LASIK Eye Surgery
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
LASIK
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Medication Management
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lai
4.3
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1 Star (1)

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Oct 23, 2024
Dr Lai performed cataract surgery on my eye with excellent resultsVery well organized in conjunction with his team
Alberto Miano — Oct 23, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Edward Lai, MD is an ophthalmologist in New York, NY and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1999. He specializes in Ophthalmology, Optometry, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Optometry
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St. Vincents Hospital and Medical Center
    2004
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • George Washington University Medical Center|New York University Medical Center
    2007
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Edward Lai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lai's profile.

Dr. Lai frequently treats the following conditions: Miosis, Senile Cataracts and Cataract. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Edward Lai, MD is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Edward Lai, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Lai has over 25 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

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