Accepting new patients
Dr. Valeria Alfaro, OD
- Speaks
- English
Overview
Dr. Valeria Alfaro completed her undergraduate degree at Florida Atlantic University and earned her Doctor of Optometry at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. She is a board certified optometrist and a member of the Palm Beach County Optometric Association, and she completed externships in specialty contact lenses and in pre- and post-operative care.
Those two externships describe her strengths well. Specialty lens work covers the eyes that standard soft lenses do not suit, including irregular corneas, high prescriptions and eyes that dry out before the day is over. Surgical co-management is the other half: measuring and preparing an eye for cataract or laser surgery, talking through which lens or procedure actually suits how a person lives, and running the recovery checks afterwards.
She says she tries to make an immediate positive difference for every patient in her chair, and that she enjoys solving problems and tailoring the answer to that person’s lifestyle and needs. In practice that is the difference between handing over a prescription and working out why the last pair never felt right.
At the Northwest 79th Court office in Miami Lakes she also runs full comprehensive examinations for adults and children, with eye pressure testing and retinal examination for glaucoma, diabetic change and macular disease. Outside work she trains, spends time in nature and at the beach, plays pickleball and tries new restaurants.
- Languages
- English
- Gender
- Female
- Video visits
- In person only
- Phone
- 305-821-0304
Expertise
Specialties
Focus Areas
Conditions Treated
- Nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma and raised eye pressure
- Cataract
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Eye infections, allergy and styes
Procedures Performed
- Comprehensive eye examination
- Contact lens fitting and follow-up
- Dilated retinal examination
- Eye pressure testing for glaucoma
- Visual field testing
- Retinal imaging and OCT scans
- Foreign body removal and red eye treatment
- Pre-operative and post-operative cataract and LASIK care
Credentials
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Board certification
Board Certified Optometrist
Board certification in optometry
Professional Memberships
- Palm Beach County Optometric Association
- Board certified optometrist
Education & Training
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Other Degree
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor's degree
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Medical School
Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
Doctor of Optometry (OD)
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Other Training
Clinical externships
Specialty contact lenses, and pre-operative and post-operative surgical care
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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. Alfaro?
Call the Miami Lakes-NW 79th Ct office in Miami Lakes, Florida on 305-821-0304 to book an eye exam or a contact lens appointment. Ask for the first available slot with Dr. Alfaro 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. Alfaro?
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.
What does Dr. Valeria Alfaro specialize in?
Dr. Valeria Alfaro practices Specialty Contact Lenses, Cataract And LASIK Co-Management, Comprehensive Eye Exams, Contact Lenses, Ocular Disease and Optometry. Focus areas include Specialty contact lens fitting, Pre-operative and post-operative surgical care, Comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, Glasses prescriptions matched to work and lifestyle and Screening and monitoring for eye disease.
Where does Dr. Valeria Alfaro practice?
Dr. Valeria Alfaro sees patients at Miami Lakes-NW 79th Ct, 15332 Northwest 79th Court, Miami Lakes, FL 33016.
Is Dr. Valeria Alfaro accepting new patients?
Yes. Dr. Valeria Alfaro is accepting new patients.
What languages does Dr. Valeria Alfaro speak?
Dr. Valeria Alfaro speaks English.
Where did Dr. Valeria Alfaro train?
Dr. Valeria Alfaro studied medicine at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry.
About This Profile
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Verified profile
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Last updated
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