Dr. Paul Garland

Dr. Paul E. Garland is a board-certified ophthalmologist who has been practicing since the 1980s. He completed his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine and then an internship at Tulane. He served in the National Health Service Corps before undertaking his ophthalmology residency at the University of Utah. Dr. Garland then advanced his training with a fellowship in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Texas Hermann Eye Center.

Dr. Garland specializes in advanced cataract surgery techniques, including LenSx Custom Laser and microincision no-stitch cataract surgery. He is also an expert in oculoplastic surgery, performing both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. As the only fellowship-trained eye plastic surgeon in Bay County, he offers specialized care for conditions affecting the eyelids and surrounding structures. Dr. Garland is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society for Cataract & Refractive Surgery. He joined The Eye Center practice in 2002, bringing over two decades of experience to the Panama City community.