Sasha Patel, OD
Dr. Sasha Patel is an optometrist who was raised in Macon, “the heart of Georgia.” This is where she hustled as a competitive gymnast for 10 years. Her goal of achieving a perfect 10 soon became one of providing patients with perfect 20/20! Dr. Patel completed her undergraduate studies at Georgia Institute of Technology and earned her doctorate of optometry from Nova Southeastern University.
Her passion resides in primary eye care and ocular disease, with emphasis on dry eye and nutritional eye care. Currently, she offers optometric care to the Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton communities in Florida.
In her free time, she enjoys a cup of morning chai, making jewelry, and acrylic painting.
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How to Perform an Optometry Exam for Patients on the Autism Spectrum with Cheat Sheet
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What You Need to Know about Coats Disease
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Retinoscopy from A to Z—with Downloadable Cheat Sheet
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A Review of the Impact of Glaucoma on Mental Health
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The Optometrist's Guide to Blepharitis and Stress
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