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. Isabella Mariel Herrera

Ophthalmology – Pediatric Eye Specialist

Maitland, FL

Dr. Isabella Herrera is a pediatric ophthalmologist who cares for infants, children, and teens with medical and surgical eye conditions, and treats adult strabismus as well. She offers family-centered care with kid-friendly communication and practical guidance for parents. Her clinical interests include eye muscle disorders, double vision, amblyopia, and the full range of pediatric tear-duct and cataract problems, from diagnosis through surgery and follow-up. Dr. Herrera earned her medical degree from The University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed ophthalmology residency and fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She enjoys collaborating with pediatricians, neurologists, and therapists to support visual development. Families appreciate her patient, thorough approach and her focus on achieving durable, functional results that help children thrive at home and in school.