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Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD

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(Edward C. Lai, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease) and General Ophthalmology

Tufts University School of Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: laser treatment, pterygium, cataract surgery, and more.

1305 York Avenue 11th Floor
New York, NY 10021

(646) 962-2020

Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD is an ophthalmologist in New York, NY specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease) and general ophthalmology. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medicine, Laser Vision Center and WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL.

Office Locations

1305 York Avenue 11th Floor
New York, NY 10021

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1305 York Avenue 12th Floor
New York, NY 10065

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Some issues Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

anterior segment surgery

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

In 2024, Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD performed more anterior segment surgery, and extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

YAG laser capsulotomy

In 2012, Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD performed more eye procedures, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
eye procedures	785

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	109
Hispanic	78
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	38
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	40
eye procedures	1098
laser treatment	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	109
Hispanic	120
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	60
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37
eye procedures	1603

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	630
Female	1036

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	906
Black	286
Hispanic	256
Asian	140
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	810
From 75 to 84	416
85 and over	146
Less than 65	294

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35
eye procedures	1554

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	343
Female	545

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	158
Hispanic	149
Asian	61
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	426
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	85
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD in 2016

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
doctor visit	31
eye procedures	1964
laser treatment	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	411
Female	611

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	575
Black	160
Hispanic	145
Asian	95
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	485
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	93
Less than 65	147

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	23
doctor visit	66
eye procedures	1798
laser treatment	23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	415
Female	615

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	627
Black	135
Hispanic	118
Asian	101
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	491
From 75 to 84	334
85 and over	98
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD in 2018

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	29
doctor visit	35
eye procedures	2224
laser treatment	29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	464
Female	727

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	757
Black	135
Hispanic	136
Asian	87
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	557
From 75 to 84	419
85 and over	111
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD in 2019

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
eye procedures	1530
laser treatment	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	360
Female	556

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	600
Black	109
Hispanic	83
Asian	65
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	439
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	77
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD in 2020

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	41
doctor visit	38
eye procedures	1874
laser treatment	41

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	439
Female	733

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	786
Black	104
Hispanic	112
Asian	85
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	578
From 75 to 84	408
85 and over	101
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD in 2021

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	39
doctor visit	90
eye procedures	2165
laser treatment	39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	535
Female	872

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	976
Black	120
Hispanic	118
Asian	100
Other	93
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	626
From 75 to 84	590
85 and over	126
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD in 2022

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2023 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	53
doctor visit	38
eye procedures	2438
laser treatment	53

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	555
Female	972

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1057
Black	134
Hispanic	100
Asian	122
Other	114
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	655
From 75 to 84	648
85 and over	164
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD in 2023

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY during 2024 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	46
eye procedures	2460
laser treatment	46

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	555
Female	983

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1094
Black	103
Hispanic	108
Asian	119
Other	114
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	618
From 75 to 84	697
85 and over	169
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD in 2024

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in New York, NY were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	29
doctor visit	42
eye procedures	1654
laser treatment	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	638

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	127
Asian / Pacific Islander	79
Non-Hispanic White	645
Hispanic	117
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	24

**Age**
75 to 84	357
85 and over	97
Less than 65	106
65 to 74	469

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at Tufts University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: ophthalmology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (2003)

Residency: Tufts University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: ophthalmology

Licensed In: New York

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP), AETNA, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, GHI, Aetna - NYP, VNSNY CHOICE, Aetna PPO, United Healthcare Medicare, Aetna HMO, Aetna Medicare, EmblemHealth, Medicare Advantage, GHI CBP, Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Anthem, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), United Healthcare Empire Plan, Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan, Oxford Health Plans Metro/Core/Charter, Rockefeller University - Trustmark, Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Aetna-NYP EPO/POS and WorldWide Medical.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)

AETNA

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield

GHI

Aetna - NYP

VNSNY CHOICE

Aetna PPO

United Healthcare Medicare

Aetna HMO

Aetna Medicare

EmblemHealth

Medicare Advantage

GHI CBP

Medicare

Medicaid

Cigna

Anthem

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

United Healthcare Empire Plan

Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan

Oxford Health Plans Metro/Core/Charter

Rockefeller University - Trustmark

Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan

Oxford Health Plans Freedom

Oxford Health Plans Liberty

Aetna-NYP EPO/POS

WorldWide Medical

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edward Chi Lai, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$4,950 RESTASIS $4,707	LUMIGAN $19	BOTOX $14	$211
Alcon Vision LLC	$975 AcrySof $199	AcrySof IQ VIVITY $104	$671
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$712 Cataract Equipment $273	AcrySof $204	CataractEquipment $171	Simbrinza $24	ORA $22	Other $19
Alcon Research Ltd	$620 $620
Abbott Laboratories	$179 Optics $179
Other	$445 ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $125	OMNI $118	XIIDRA $95	LOTEMAX GEL $28	Implantable Miniature Telescope $25	Other $54

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$3,200
Food and Beverage	$2,739
Travel and Lodging	$1,942

Biography

Edward C. Lai, M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist and an accomplished ocular surgeon. He is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College and serves as the Director of the Comprehensive Service and of Clinical Operations. He is also an integral member of the Cornea service and has been named on New York Magazine’s and Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors Lists since 2017. He has also been recently listed as one of America's Top Eye Doctors by Newsweek Magazine. Dr. Lai specializes in cataract surgery, laser vision correction (LASIK and PRK), and general eye disease.After receiving his undergraduate degree with honors in Biology from Brown University, Dr. Lai worked with AmeriCorps prior to attending Tufts University School of Medicine for his medical training. He then completed his internship in general surgery and internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan and his residency in Ophthalmology at the Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital and New York University. Following his residency, he performed additional advanced training in Corneal, Cataract, and Laser Vision Correction surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College.Dr. Lai’s research has focused on ocular surface diseases and cataract surgery and he has authored textbook chapters and peer-reviewed articles on these subjects. He is a gifted educator and has played an integral part in fellow, resident and medical student training. He has been awarded the resident teaching award on four occasions. Dr. Lai has been an invited lecturer at Harvard University’s intensive cataract course, and has also lectured internationally, most recently at the Pan American Ophthalmology Congress and the Asian Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology annual meetings. Dr. Lai has interest in global health and has volunteered on several cataract surgical missions in Tanzania.Dr. Lai is a diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons, and is an active member of various professional societies. He is committed to excellence in the provision of a complete range of ophthalmic service. His practice interests include comprehensive ophthalmology, advanced corneal, cataract, and laser vision correction. Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients; appointments can be made by calling 646-962-2020.