Dr. Omar Gayasaddin joined Florida Eye Specialists in 2021, specializing in Cataract and Glaucoma surgery, along with comprehensive eye health. He is a highly experienced Board-Certified and fellowship-trained Ophthalmologist. Following his residency, Dr. Gayasaddin furthered his training at the University of Florida with a glaucoma fellowship. Most recently, he served as an assistant professor in the Ophthalmology department at the University of Florida. Duties included running the glaucoma clinics and conducting glaucoma and comprehensive surgery. Being at an academic institution allowed him to oversee and teach ophthalmology residents in both the clinic and operating room.

Dr. Gayasaddin graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Medicine and was consistently on the Dean’s List. He was accepted into the Ophthalmology program at Touro University/Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. After 4 years of residency and working with great ophthalmologists of all specialties, he graduated and went into private practice. After a year in private practice and noticing a growing population of glaucoma patients with increasing needs for specific treatment, Dr. Omar Gayasaddin applied for a glaucoma fellowship. He was accepted by the University of Florida. He learned specific treatments and techniques for better treating glaucoma patients. In addition, Dr. Gayasaddin was fortunate enough to work with several cornea specialists, allowing him to gain surgical skills in corneal procedures as well.