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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
Ophthalmology
Temple University
Residency
MD
Drexel University College of Medicine
Medical School
7-year BS/MD program, magna cum laude
Drexel University
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Michael R. Redmond, MD Outstanding Young Ophthalmologist Leadership Award
2022Florida Society of Ophthalmology
Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology Resident Advocate Scholarship
2017Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology
AAO Advocacy Ambassador
2016American Academy of Ophthalmology
Long Island Science Congress Research Honorable Mention
2006Long Island Science Congress
Publications & Press
Comparing Measurements and Results Utilizing Two Wavefront-Guided Systems in Patients Undergoing Keratorefractive Surgery
ASCRS paper presentation•2019Philadelphia Glaucoma Detection and Treatment Project: Ocular Outcomes and Adherence to Follow-Up at a Single Health Center
Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology•2019Auto-enucleation after motor vehicle accident
Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine•2018
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- FL
- License Numbers
- ME139197


