Edward Lai, MD

Dr. Lai is a fellowship trained cornea specialist with wide ranging expertise in ophthalmology. Through combining cutting-edge technology with clinical and surgical skills, Dr. Lai is able to deliver excellent care to his patients. Dr. Lai has a specific interest in dry eye disease and how it can impact patients physically and emotionally. He has published on the importance of dry eye treatment in patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and LASIK. Dr. Lai advocates for building dry eye treatment plans that address the eyes, but also incorporate general health, lifestyle and environment.

Get to know Dr. Lai a little better!

Hobby: boxing
Favorite food: lasagna
Superhero: Spiderman
Guilty pleasure: 90s RnB
Greatest weakness: ice cream
Secret power: cooking

Training:

Medical school: Tufts University
Ophthalmology residency: Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
Cornea fellowship: Weill Cornell Medicine