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Dr. Tirso Lara, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 56
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Dr. Tirso Lara, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Plantation, FL
Accepting new patients
31 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 31 years experience. Dr. Lara has experience treating conditions like Retinal Hemorrhage, Drusen, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Macular Hole, Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitreous Hemorrhage, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Macular or Retinal Edema and Floaters among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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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Retinal Hemorrhage
Drusen
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Retinal Hemorrhage
Drusen
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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Macular Hole
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Diabetic Retinopathy
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Macular or Retinal Edema
Floaters
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Chorioretinal Scars
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retinal Neovascularization
Vitreous Surgery
Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinal Telangiectasia
Visual Field Defects
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Retinal Dystrophy
Senile Cataracts
Cataract
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Progressive High Myopia
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Glaucoma
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Retinoschisis
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Eyes
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Eyelid Disorders
Retinal Cysts
Corneal Diseases
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Migraine
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Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Chalazion
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Brow Ptosis
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Choroideremia
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Strabismus
Stye
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Tonic Pupil
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Abscess
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, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • Cigna PPO
  • Aetna
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Select HMO
    Choice Care PPO
  • AvMed
  • United Healthcare
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Imagine Health
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Tricare
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Ft. Lauderdale Eye Institute
    850 S Pine Island Rd Ste A100, Plantation, FL 33324

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Sep 19, 2025
Doctor explained everything in detail so I understood exactly what was happening with my eyes. Very friendly and knowledgeable. I was very comfortable and happy with my visit.
— Sep 19, 2025
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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: Retinal Hemorrhage, Drusen, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Macular Hole, Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitreous Hemorrhage, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Macular or Retinal Edema and Floaters. 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.

Education
Medical Education
  • La Salle University School Of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University Of Illinois/Chicago
    1999
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • Ophthalmology - University of Alabama - Birmingham - Birmingham, AL
    2005
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Broward Health Imperial Point

    6401 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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