Dr. Fuentes
Lindsay Fuentes, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Lindsay Fuentes is an optometrist who joined Miramar Eye Institute in 2021.
Dr. Fuentes received a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Florida International University, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Vision Science and a Doctor of Optometry from the Nova Southeastern University.
Upon completion of her doctorate, she was then selected to be a part of the very competitive and prestigious ocular disease residency for optometry at the No. 1-ranked Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Here she trained with world-renowned ophthalmologists in managing complex retina, cornea, and glaucoma diseases. Dr. Fuentes is also trained in fitting scleral contact lenses for complicated corneal conditions where regular contact lenses cannot be used.
While in school, Dr. Fuentes received numerous honors and recognitions, including being named vice president of the Student Government Association at Nova Southeastern University. She was also a member of the NSU Optometry Honors Program, and the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society.
Education & Training
- Residency: optometry, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL (2021)
- OD: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, Fort Lauderdale, FL (2020)
- BS: vision science, Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, Fort Lauderdale, FL (2018)
- BA: Chemistry, Florida International University, Miami, FL (2015)
Professional Memberships
- Miami-Dade Optometric Physicians Association (MDOPA)
- American Optometric Association (AOA)
Schedule your appointment with Dr. Lindsay Fuentes at Miramar Eye Institute in South Florida by calling (954) 437-4316 or you can also submit an appointment request now.