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About Me
Dr. Carlos Buznego is a board-certified ophthalmologist serving the Miami community with advanced surgical care for vision correction, cataracts, and glaucoma. Born in Havana and raised in Miami, he completed his ophthalmology training at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Buznego specializes in LASIK, laser cataract surgery, and micro-invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), offering patients the latest techniques in refractive and lens-based procedures.
He is an active staff member at Baptist Hospital and a voluntary Assistant Professor at the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Buznego is at the forefront of surgical innovation, having been among the first surgeons in the nation certified to perform MIGS with the i-Stent device and laser-assisted cataract surgery. His clinical research focuses on improving outcomes for laser cataract surgery, LASIK, dry eye, and glaucoma implants, and he has served as a principal investigator for FDA trials.
Recognized by his peers as one of the “Best Doctors in South Florida,” Dr. Buznego is dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality eye care. He has held leadership roles in the Dade County Medical Association and the Florida Society of Ophthalmology, and his commitment to community service and advancing the field of ophthalmology has been honored with multiple awards. Patients can expect a compassionate, expert approach to managing their eye health and surgical needs.
Training

Ophthalmology
1991University of Miami
Residency
Medical degree
WashU in St. Louis
Medical School
Bachelors degree
WashU in St. Louis
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Grand Prize in Ophthalmology
WashU in St. Louis
Community Service Award
Florida Society of Ophthalmology
Achievement Award
2004American Academy of Ophthalmology
Secretariat Award for State Governmental Affairs
2004American Academy of Ophthalmology
Young Ophthalmologist of the Year
1996Florida Society of Ophthalmology
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- FL
- License Numbers
- ME0058902


