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Dr. Wilfredo Lara, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Wilfredo Lara, MD
4.5 (66 Ratings)
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Dr. Wilfredo Lara, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Miami, FL.
Dr. Wilfredo Lara, MD
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Dr. Wilfredo Lara, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 51
Miami, FL
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Wilfredo Lara, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Miami, FL.

About

Dr. Lara graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2000 and completed a residency at University Of Florida Department Of Ophthalmology.Dr. Wilfredo Lara, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Miami, FL and has 24 years experience. Dr. Lara currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Larkin Community Hospital and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Lara has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Retinal Vascular Occlusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lara received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 66 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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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinoschisis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Chorioretinal Scars
Disorder of Choroid
Retinal Hemorrhage
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Chalazion
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Nearsightedness
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Amaurosis Fugax
Aphakia
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Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Brow Ptosis
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diplopia
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Diseases Leading to Retinal Scarring
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Exudative Retinal Detachment
Eye Disease
Eye Injuries
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eye Trauma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Localized Anterior Staphyloma
Macular Degeneration
Macular Pucker
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nodular Episcleritis
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome
Open-Angle Glaucoma
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Pseudophakia
Retina Diseases
Retinal Artery Occlusion
Retinal Degeneration
Retinal Degeneration - Nanophthalmos - Glaucoma
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Detachment With Break
Retinal Edema
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Tear
Retinal Telangiectasia and Hypogammaglobulinemia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinopathy
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Steroid-Induced Glaucoma
Traditional Retinal Tears
Uveitis
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Vitreous Abscess
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Coreoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Diabetes Eye Care
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eye Examination
Eye Injection
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Fluorscein Angiography
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridoplasty
Iridotomy
Laser Surgery
Macular Hole Surgery
Macular Pucker Surgery
Ocular Inflammation (Uveitis) Treatment
Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Freezing (Cryopexy)
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Retinal Testing
Trabeculectomy
Vitrectomy
Vitreous Surgery
YAG Iridotomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
  • Preferred Patient Care
    Blue Select PPO
  • BlueOptions HMO
    Blue Choice HMO
    SimplyBlue HMO
    myBlue EPO
  • Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Choice Large Group POS
    Engage - Small Employer Groups
    Empower - Small Employer Groups
    Empower POS
  • HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
    Select HMO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS

Locations

  1. 1 Retina Macula Specialists of Miami LLC
    351 NW 42nd Ave Ste 501, Miami, FL 33126
  2. 2 Retinal & Macular Consultants PA Lawrence T. Reese MD
    1776 N Pine Island Rd Ste 214, Plantation, FL 33322
  3. 3 Retina Macula Specialists of Miami LLC
    184 NE 168th St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
  4. 4 Retina Macula Specialists of Miami LLC
    1190 NW 95th St Ste 201, Miami, FL 33150

Patient Satisfaction

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4.5
Based on 66 Reviews
5 Stars (55)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (6)

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Jun 02, 2023
Dr Lara and staff arr excellent
Robert — Jun 02, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Yale School of Medicine
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Florida Department Of Ophthalmology
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Florida Department of Ophthalmology - Vitreoretinal Surgery
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Wilfredo Lara, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lara's profile.

Dr. Lara frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Retinal Vascular Occlusion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Wilfredo Lara, MD is affiliated with Larkin Community Hospital and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Larkin Community Hospital

    7031 SW 62nd Ave, South Miami, FL

  • Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

    1475 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL