Dr. Kevin Lai

OphthalmologyNeuro-Ophthalmologist
New York, NY
(212) 966-5880
Accepts Medicare

Location

139 Centre St Ste 610
New York, NY 10013
Accepting New PatientsTelehealth Available

Areas of Expertise

Optic Neuropathy
Papilledema
Visual Field Defects
Myasthenia Gravis
Stroke-related Vision Loss
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About Me

Dr. Kevin Lai is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist at Cincinnati Eye Institute. He brings specialized expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex vision disorders related to the nervous system. Dr. Lai also holds academic appointments as an associate professor at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and an adjunct professor at Indiana University School of Medicine, where he teaches and mentors ophthalmology residents.

Dr. Lai is actively involved in advancing the field of neuro-ophthalmology. He has been recognized with multiple teaching awards and is a two-time recipient of the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Secretariat Award and the NANOS Merit Award for his service. He serves in leadership roles in the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society and on committees for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, contributing to educational resources and standards of care.

Committed to leveraging technology for patient access, Dr. Lai was instrumental in adopting telemedicine for neuro-ophthalmology during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has authored several papers on technology in neuro-ophthalmology and founded Ophthalmology Review, an online platform that helps train ophthalmology residents for board exams. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys spending time with his family and hobbies such as music, puzzles, and board games.

Training

  • Dean McGee Eye Institute/University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

    in Neuro-Ophthalmology

    Dean McGee Eye Institute

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology

    Scott and White/Texas A&M University

    Residency
  • University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine

    University of Oklahoma

    Medical School
  • University of Oklahoma

    B.S. Computer Science

    University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Secretariat Award

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • NANOS Merit Award

    North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
NY
License Numbers
265642