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Dr. Tirso Lara, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 55
Dr. Tirso Lara, MD
4.3 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. Tirso Lara, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 55
Plantation, FL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Tirso Lara, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Plantation, FL.

About

Dr. Lara graduated from La Salle University School Of Medicine. Dr. Tirso Lara, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Plantation, FL and has 29 years experience. Dr. Lara currently practices at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute and are affiliated with Broward Health Imperial Point. Dr. Lara has experience treating conditions like Macular Hole, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lara received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Lara's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lara also speaks Spanish. Dr. Lara is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Macular Hole
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Macular Hole
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Chorioretinal Scars
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Macular or Retinal Edema
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroideremia
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Night Blindness
Nodular Episcleritis
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
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Locations

  1. 1 Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute
    850 S Pine Island Rd # A100, Plantation, FL 33324
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
  2. 2 Fort Lauderdale Retina & Oculoplastics Institute
    1930 NE 47th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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4.3
Based on 18 Reviews
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Apr 26, 2024
Dr Lara is treating me for Wet AMD. He is kind and considerate as his Staff. I also Saw Dr Burgess recently and He was Great as Well. He explained things in a manner I understood and made me feel comfortable.
— Apr 26, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • La Salle University School Of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Of Illinois/Chicago
    1999
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Harvard Medical School|Ophthalmology - University of Alabama - Birmingham - Birmingham, AL
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tirso Lara, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lara's profile.

Dr. Lara frequently treats the following conditions: Macular Hole, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tirso Lara, MD is affiliated with Broward Health Imperial Point.

Yes, Dr. Tirso Lara, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Broward Health Imperial Point

    6401 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL