Overview
Dr. Amanda Andion Arias earned a Bachelor of Science in biological and natural sciences at Florida International University, then a Bachelor of Science in vision science and her Doctor of Optometry at Nova Southeastern University. She practises at the Mission Bay office on State Road 7 in Boca Raton.
In 2025 she received the Alcon Case Report Award for a case comparing daily-wear multifocal contact lenses with monovision for presbyopia, which is the practical question facing almost everyone who reaches their mid-forties still wearing lenses. One eye set for distance and one for near works for some people and is intolerable for others, and the award recognised the detail of working out which is which.
Her two stated clinical interests are myopia management and dry eye. Myopia management is about slowing how fast a child’s prescription worsens, using specially designed spectacle lenses, soft multifocal contact lenses, overnight ortho-k lenses or low dose atropine drops, because the final prescription a child reaches determines their lifetime risk of retinal detachment and glaucoma. Dry eye work means finding the cause, usually the oil glands in the lids or an unstable tear film, and treating that instead of adding another bottle of drops.
Alongside those she runs comprehensive examinations for adults and children with full retinal and glaucoma assessment. Outside the clinic she reads, hikes, travels and is involved in environmental conservation.
- Languages
- English
- Gender
- Female
- Video visits
- In person only
- Phone
- 561-487-2777
Expertise
Specialties
Focus Areas
Conditions Treated
- Progressive myopia in children
- Presbyopia
- Dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction
- Astigmatism
- Contact lens discomfort and intolerance
- Glaucoma and raised eye pressure
- Diabetic retinopathy
Procedures Performed
- Myopia management with specialty lenses and low dose atropine
- Dry eye assessment including tear film and meibomian gland evaluation
- Multifocal and monovision contact lens fitting
- Comprehensive eye examination
- Retinal imaging and dilated examination
Education & Training
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Other Degree
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science in Biological and Natural Sciences
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Other Degree
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science in Vision Science
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Medical School
Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
Doctor of Optometry (OD)
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Awards
1 award received
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Alcon Case Report Award
Alcon, 2025
Awarded for a case report comparing daily-wear multifocal contact lenses with monovision for the correction of presbyopia.
Insurance & Fees
Self-pay patients are welcome.
Vision and medical insurance networks differ by office, plan and year. Call the office with your plan details before the visit to confirm the exam, the contact lens fitting and any medical eye care are covered.
Insurance networks change. Confirm coverage with your insurance company before your visit.
Location
Questions Patients Ask
How do I book an eye exam with Dr. Arias?
Call the Mission Bay office in Boca Raton, Florida on 561-487-2777 to book an eye exam or a contact lens appointment. Ask for the first available slot with Dr. Arias by name, say whether the visit is a routine exam, a contact lens fitting or an eye problem, and have your vision or medical plan details to hand so cover can be checked before you arrive.
What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Arias?
Bring photo ID and your vision and medical insurance cards, your current glasses and the boxes or prescription for your contact lenses, a list of every medicine and eye drop you use, and any previous eye records or retinal scans. Mention diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease or a family history of glaucoma, because these change what gets examined. Your pupils may be dilated, which leaves vision blurry and light sensitive for a few hours, so bring sunglasses and plan for someone else to drive if you are unsure.
Does Dr. Andion Arias offer myopia management for children?
Yes, it is one of her two stated clinical interests. Myopia management aims to slow how quickly a child's nearsightedness worsens, using specially designed spectacle lenses, soft multifocal contact lenses, overnight ortho-k lenses or low dose atropine drops. It starts with measuring how fast the prescription has changed and, where available, the length of the eye, then reviewing it on a set schedule.
What does Dr. Amanda Andion Arias specialize in?
Dr. Amanda Andion Arias practices Myopia Management, Comprehensive Eye Exams, Contact Lenses, Dry Eye, Optometry and Pediatric Optometry. Focus areas include Myopia management for children, Dry eye diagnosis and treatment, Multifocal and monovision contact lenses for presbyopia, Comprehensive eye exams for adults and children and Glasses and contact lens prescriptions.
Where does Dr. Amanda Andion Arias practice?
Dr. Amanda Andion Arias sees patients at Mission Bay, 20449 SR 7 Suite A-4, Boca Raton, FL 33498.
Is Dr. Amanda Andion Arias accepting new patients?
Yes. Dr. Amanda Andion Arias is accepting new patients.
What languages does Dr. Amanda Andion Arias speak?
Dr. Amanda Andion Arias speaks English.
Where did Dr. Amanda Andion Arias train?
Dr. Amanda Andion Arias studied medicine at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry.
About This Profile
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