Call The Atlantis Dry Eye Clinic in Melbourne, Florida
to schedule a consultation: 321-777-1670
to schedule a consultation: 321-777-1670
Leann Mandese, O.D.
DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY
DRY EYE EXPERT Dr Mandese is a residency trained optometrist who brings a wealth of clinical skills and expertise to patients at the The Atlantis Dry Eye Clinic. She combines clinical expertise with a warm and friendly manner to help ensure the satisfaction of each of her patients. Dr Mandese graduated from Nova Southeastern University with her Doctor of Optometry in May 1997. This was followed by a Primary Care Residency at Fox Medical Center in Miami, FL. Dr Mandese previously served as the Associate Director of Optometric Services at The Eye Institute for Medicine and Surgery from 2002-2009. She has invested in equipment and research, educating herself, becoming a Dry Eye Expert. Patients are often surprised that their symptoms of discomfort and blur are caused by dryness. Dr Mandese does an extensive evaluation of the different layers of the tear film to identify where the dysfunction is occurring and discuss the individual risk factors. She discusses lifestyle, diet, medications and environmental causes of the dry eyes. We typically start treatment in a step wise fashion, beginning with the basics, Preservative Free Artificial Tears, warm compresses and vitamins. Depending on the root cause we can add prescription eye drops, autologous serum and amniotic fluid to regenerate the layers of the tear that are dysfunctional. Because of the complexity of dry eye, we take a multifaceted approach with the treatments. There is no silver bullet. Dr Mandese is amazed and excited at the technology and resources that are available to her. She is seeing so many patients with improvements in their symptoms and for those it can be life changing. Please feel free to call and schedule a Dry Eye Consult with Dr Mandese. |
During her tenure as a member of the medical staff at The Eye Institute, Dr. Mandese gained extensive experience participating in the management of the full spectrum of ophthalmic disease processes including Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Eye Infections, Seasonal Allergies, Macular Degeneration and Cataracts.
Additionally she supported the surgeons co-managing patients after Cataract Surgery Corneal Transplants, Refractive Surgery such as Lasik and various other laser surgeries.
Dr Mandese has been providing quality eye exams in Melbourne, Florida since 1998. In 2007, she purchased the Atlantis Vision Center from Dr. Edward Laibl. Before Dr Laibl retired, he took several years searching out the doctor he felt would be the most capable of carrying on the long-standing tradition of excellence in patient care, as well as providing a fashion forward philosophy. Dr Mandese has maintained the legacy of Dr Laibl in every aspect. All the while, keeping and adding licensed staff for a more professional experience.
Additionally she supported the surgeons co-managing patients after Cataract Surgery Corneal Transplants, Refractive Surgery such as Lasik and various other laser surgeries.
Dr Mandese has been providing quality eye exams in Melbourne, Florida since 1998. In 2007, she purchased the Atlantis Vision Center from Dr. Edward Laibl. Before Dr Laibl retired, he took several years searching out the doctor he felt would be the most capable of carrying on the long-standing tradition of excellence in patient care, as well as providing a fashion forward philosophy. Dr Mandese has maintained the legacy of Dr Laibl in every aspect. All the while, keeping and adding licensed staff for a more professional experience.