Dr. Nathan Blessing

Ophthalmology – Oculofacial Surgeon

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Dr. Nathan Blessing is an oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, he provides advanced care for the eyelids, orbit, lacrimal system, and periocular skin. His clinical expertise spans aesthetic eyelid and brow surgery, ptosis repair, thyroid eye disease, lacrimal disorders, reconstruction after skin cancer removal, and complex orbital trauma.Dr. Blessing graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Emory University before earning his medical degree with Special Distinction from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (AOA). He completed ophthalmology residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and an ASOPRS-accredited two-year fellowship in oculoplastic surgery at Bascom Palmer. He has taught and lectured nationally and internationally and is fluent in English with conversational Spanish. Patients appreciate his precise surgical technique and kind, collaborative manner focused on safety, function, and natural-looking results.

Dr. Kevin Clauss

Ophthalmology – Oculofacial Surgeon

Boca Raton, FL

Dr. Kevin Clauss is an oculoplastic surgeon focused on functional and cosmetic eyelid, brow, orbit, and tear-drainage disorders. He offers a full spectrum of procedures—from blepharoplasty and ptosis repair to brow lifting, lacrimal surgery, and complex reconstruction after Mohs surgery—always with a careful eye for both vision and aesthetics. He also treats eyelid malpositions and orbital fractures and provides in-office options for benign eyelid lesions and periocular rejuvenation. Raised in Albuquerque, Dr. Clauss graduated with high honors in Neurobiology from The University of Texas at Austin and earned his medical degree at UT Health San Antonio, where he graduated in the top 5% and was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed ophthalmology residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute/University of Miami and went on to two years of advanced, ASOPRS-accredited oculoplastic and orbital surgery training. He brings a friendly, detailed approach to care, helping each patient understand choices and feel comfortable through recovery.

Dr. Sarah Avila

Ophthalmology – Oculofacial Surgeon

Miami, FL

Dr. Sarah Avila is an oculofacial plastic surgeon in Miami, Florida, dedicated to aesthetic and reconstructive care around the eyes and face. After medical school, she completed an ophthalmology residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai in New York City, followed by a highly competitive two-year, ASOPRS-accredited fellowship in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Emory University in Atlanta. During fellowship she focused on surgery of the eyelids, brows, lacrimal system, orbit, and face. She is one of a select group of surgeons admitted to the American Society of Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and has authored publications and delivered lectures nationally and internationally. Dr. Avila offers both surgical and non-surgical options with an emphasis on natural, balanced outcomes. She welcomes patients seeking eyelid rejuvenation, correction of droopy lids, revision eyelid procedures, treatment of tear-duct problems, and reconstruction after skin cancer or trauma. She also manages complex conditions such as thyroid eye disease and orbital tumors. Bilingual in Portuguese and Spanish, Dr. Avila takes time to understand each person’s goals and treats every patient with the same care and attention she would offer her own family.