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Dr. Edward Lai, MD
Cataract Surgery*
Dr. Edward Lai, MD

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Dr. Edward Lai, MD

Cataract Surgery*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Edward Lai, MD is a Cataract Surgery Specialist in New York, NY.
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About

Dr. Lai graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at George Washington University Medical Center. Dr. Edward Lai, MD is a Cataract Surgery Specialist in New York, NY and has 27 years experience. Dr. Lai has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, Mydriasis, Miosis, Senile Cataracts, Diplopia and Glaucoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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.

Locations

  1. 1 Laser Vision Center
    1305 York Ave Fl 12, New York, NY 10021
  2. 2 Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology
    1305 York Ave Fl 11, New York, NY 10021

Experience and Background Check

Visual Field Defects
Mydriasis
Miosis
Visual Field Defects
Mydriasis
Miosis
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Senile Cataracts
Diplopia
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Glaucoma
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Cataract
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Cataract Removal Surgery
Dry Eyes
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Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Floaters
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Eyelid Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Squamous Blepharitis
Corneal Diseases
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Migraine
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Strabismus
Blepharitis
Corneal Ulcer
Eye Infections
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Drusen
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Pterygium
Serous Detachment Retina
Hypotony of Eye
Diabetic Cataracts
Uveitis
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Diabetic Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Conjunctiva Cyst
Stye
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Progressive High Myopia
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Dislocation of Lens
Exophoria
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Paralytic Strabismus
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Esotropia
Heterophoria
Ocular Hypertension
Retinoschisis
Trichiasis
Keratitis
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Corneal Erosion
Eye Pain
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Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Pinguecula
Purulent Endophthalmitis
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
Vitreous Surgery

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Insurance Accepted

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  • WellCare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
    Select
  • CoreSource
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • POMCO Group
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Priority (Select Network)-NY
    Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Community Plan
    United Healthcare
    Empire Plan
    Compass
  • Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP)
    Emblem Health
    GHI
  • Personal Choice
  • HealthFirst

About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Edward Lai, MD is a cataract surgery specialist in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1999. He specializes in Cataract Surgery and Ophthalmology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Specialties*
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Education
Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • St. Vincents Hospital and Medical Center
    2004
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • George Washington University Medical Center
    2007
Residency Hospital
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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: Visual Field Defects, Mydriasis, Miosis, Senile Cataracts, Diplopia and Glaucoma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Edward Lai, MD is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

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

Dr. Lai has over 27 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

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