Dr. Mariana Abi Karam

Ophthalmology – Pediatric Eye Specialist

Miami, FL

Dr. Mariana Abi Karam is a pediatric ophthalmologist who sees children for routine and complex eye concerns and also treats adults with strabismus. She speaks English, Arabic, and French, and welcomes families from many backgrounds. Her practice blends careful measurement, age-appropriate testing, and thoughtful counseling so parents and children understand both the diagnosis and the plan. With fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology, adult strabismus, and medical retina, Dr. Abi Karam offers medical and nonsurgical treatments as well as eye muscle surgery when needed. She partners with pediatricians, therapists, and schools to support visual development and classroom success, and she follows patients closely to keep kids comfortable and confident as they grow.

Dr. Vikisha Hazariwala

Ophthalmology – Pediatric Eye Specialist

Maitland, FL

Vikisha Hazariwala, DO ("Dr. Viki"), is a pediatric ophthalmologist who also cares for adults with eye muscle disorders. She enjoys partnering with families to treat amblyopia and strabismus, and helps patients with concerns ranging from congenital ptosis and tear-duct obstruction to pediatric cataracts. Dr. Hazariwala is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and joined Eye Physicians of Central Florida in October 2024. Dr. Hazariwala earned her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed an ophthalmology residency at Beaumont Health Taylor Hospital, and pursued fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology at Lurie Children’s Hospital, Northwestern University. She offers a thoughtful, child-friendly approach and clear explanations at every visit, and collaborates closely with pediatricians and therapists when vision issues affect learning or development. For appropriate patients, she also provides options such as tear-duct procedures, eyelid surgery and corneal cross-linking for keratoconus. She welcomes children and adults seeking compassionate, specialized care for eye alignment, vision development and complex pediatric eye conditions.

Dr. Isabella Mariel Herrera

Ophthalmology – Pediatric Eye Specialist

Maitland, FL

Dr. Isabella Herrera is a pediatric ophthalmologist who cares for infants, children, and teens with medical and surgical eye conditions, and treats adult strabismus as well. She offers family-centered care with kid-friendly communication and practical guidance for parents. Her clinical interests include eye muscle disorders, double vision, amblyopia, and the full range of pediatric tear-duct and cataract problems, from diagnosis through surgery and follow-up. Dr. Herrera earned her medical degree from The University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed ophthalmology residency and fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She enjoys collaborating with pediatricians, neurologists, and therapists to support visual development. Families appreciate her patient, thorough approach and her focus on achieving durable, functional results that help children thrive at home and in school.