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Dr. Alvaro Jose Mejia Vergara

Ophthalmology Neuro-Ophthalmologist

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Dr. Alvaro Jose Mejia Vergara

Ophthalmology Neuro-Ophthalmologist

Gainesville, FL

Areas of Expertise

Optic Neuritis and Optic Neuropathy
Cranial Nerve Palsies and Diplopia
Strabismus Evaluation and Surgery
Horner Syndrome and Anisocoria

About Me

Dr. Alvaro J. Mejia-Vergara is a neuro-ophthalmologist and strabismus surgeon at the University of Florida who cares for patients with vision symptoms arising from neurological and neuromuscular conditions. He emphasizes compassionate, science-driven evaluation of double vision, optic nerve disorders, and conditions such as idiopathic intracranial hypertension and thyroid eye disease. In addition to adult neuro-ophthalmology, he performs strabismus surgery and collaborates closely with neurology and neurosurgery colleagues for comprehensive care. Dr. Mejia-Vergara completed ophthalmology residency (chief resident) at Pontifical Xavierian University in Bogotá, followed by neuro-ophthalmology training at UCLA and the University of Florida. He is active in the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and he enjoys teaching and mentoring within the College of Medicine.

Training

  • University of Florida
    Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinical
    University of Florida
    Fellowship
    2024
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinical and Research
    University of California, Los Angeles
    Fellowship
    2019
  • Ophthalmology (Chief Resident)
    Pontifical Xavierian University (Bogotá, Colombia)
    Residency
    2019
  • BS/MD (Summa Cum Laude)
    Pontifical Xavierian University
    Medical School
    2013

Awards & Honors

  • Committee Member, Patient Education and International Outreach

    North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
    2024
  • Young Ophthalmology Delegate

    Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology
    2021
  • Colfuturo Scholar

    Colfuturo
    2019
  • Gillingham Fellowship

    Retina Research Foundation
    2019
  • Best Intern Award

    Colombian Association of Medical Schools
    2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • Licensed In:
    FL
  • License Numbers:
    ME170264

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