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. Betul Bayraktutar

Ophthalmology – Pediatric Eye Specialist

Gainesville, FL

Dr. Betul N. Bayraktutar is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist with advanced expertise in pediatric ophthalmology, adult strabismus, and corneal and anterior segment disorders. At Wills Eye Hospital, she cares for children and adults with conditions ranging from amblyopia and strabismus to complex corneal disease that may require transplantation. Patients value her careful explanations and calm, family-centered approach to planning care. Dr. Bayraktutar completed clinical fellowships in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus at Wills Eye Hospital and at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, as well as a Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery fellowship at the University of Florida. She also completed a clinical cornea research fellowship at the New England Eye Center (Tufts). Internationally trained and FEBO-certified, she has authored peer-reviewed publications, contributed to book chapters, and reviews for leading journals. Her interests include ocular surface disease, corneal imaging, and surgical innovation. She provides evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s goals and welcomes patients of all ages.

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.