Dr. Helayna Brown

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Boynton Beach, FL
(561) 733-3010
Accepts Medicare

Location

3280 Old Boynton Rd
Boynton Beach, FL 33436

Areas of Expertise

Glaucoma Surgery
Anterior Segment Surgery
Corneal Surgery
Cornea And External Disease
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About Me

Dr. Helayna E. Brown is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, anterior segment surgery, and corneal surgery. She is known for her warmth, clarity, and dedication, building strong relationships with patients and providing individualized guidance throughout their care journey.

Her commitment extends beyond the clinic, as she volunteers internationally to perform sight-restoring surgeries in underserved regions and teaches future ophthalmologists in Miami. In recognition of her leadership and advocacy, she received the Florida Outstanding Young Ophthalmologist Leadership Award in 2022.

Dr. Brown is actively involved in professional organizations, serving as Vice President of the Palm Beach Society of Ophthalmology and as a council member for government relations with the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. She is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Florida State Ophthalmology Society, where she chairs the membership committee.

Training

  • Cornea and External Disease

    Corneal Associates of New Jersey

    Fellowship
  • Temple University

    Ophthalmology

    Temple University

    Residency
  • Drexel University College of Medicine

    MD

    Drexel University College of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Drexel University

    7-year BS/MD program, magna cum laude

    Drexel University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Michael R. Redmond, MD Outstanding Young Ophthalmologist Leadership Award

    2022

    Florida Society of Ophthalmology

  • Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology Resident Advocate Scholarship

    2017

    Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology

  • AAO Advocacy Ambassador

    2016

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • Long Island Science Congress Research Honorable Mention

    2006

    Long Island Science Congress

Publications & Press

  • Comparing Measurements and Results Utilizing Two Wavefront-Guided Systems in Patients Undergoing Keratorefractive Surgery

    ASCRS paper presentation2019
  • Philadelphia Glaucoma Detection and Treatment Project: Ocular Outcomes and Adherence to Follow-Up at a Single Health Center

    Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology2019
  • Auto-enucleation after motor vehicle accident

    Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine2018

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
FL
License Numbers
ME139197