Dr. Jennifer Lira
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Jennifer Lira, MD, is a cataract and glaucoma specialist at Graystone Eye. She performs small-incision and laser-assisted cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation, and for appropriate patients she offers cataract surgery combined with iStent to help manage glaucoma. Dr. Lira also provides anterior segment surgery, treats external diseases of the eye, and delivers comprehensive primary eye care, including thorough eye exams and vision prescriptions. After earning her medical degree at Columbia University, she completed a transitional internship at Reading Hospital and ophthalmology residency at Duke University. Fluent in Spanish, she values clear communication and a collaborative, patient-first approach to help each person reach their best vision and comfort. Her practice emphasizes thoughtful surgical planning, evidence-based glaucoma care, and continuity of care for long-term eye health in the Hickory and Lincolnton communities.
Training
Ophthalmology
Duke University School of Medicine (Durham, NC)
ResidencyMD
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (New York, NY)
Medical School
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- NC
- License Numbers
- 2019-01949
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