Dr. Ly T Nguyen is a first-generation Board Certified Ophthalmologist and the only medical doctor in her family. She is also amongst the first Ophthalmologist from her home village in A Bang, Hue, Vietnam, to graduate from a United States training program. Known for her humble and compassionate approach to patient care, she is one of the most respected cataract surgeons in Central Florida by both her patients and her peers.
Dr. Nguyen specializes in cataract, oculoplastics, and minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). In addition, she enjoys performing aesthetics procedures including Fraxel laser ablation, Botox injection and Dermal Fillers for facial rejuvenation. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Nguyen and the Associates at Eye Florida offers a number of other services, including comprehensive and emergency eye care, wellness screening for macular degeneration diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. With the state-of-the art technology including Virtual Visual Field Testing and Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography, Eye Florida is able to provide comprehensive diagnostic eye testing for many eye conditions —always with a focus on exceptional patient care in an inviting environment.
She is an internationally recognized doctor, author, and speaker with publications in peer-reviewed journals including the American Journal of Ophthalmology and Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Nguyen has been a guest speaker for multiple medical meetings and conferences. She has served in many leadership position including Chairperson for Department of Surgery at Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital and Board Member for St. Cloud Regional Medical Center Board of Trustee.
Dr. Nguyen is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) and a member of American Academy of Ophthalmology, Florida Society of Ophthalmology, Women in Ophthalmology, and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
She has received numerous awards, including Best of Osceola, Top Doctors and Best of Florida as well as being voted (multiple years) as Orlando Style’s Elite Doctors, Top Eye Doctors, and Women of the Year.
She lives in Orlando with her family and her two Shih-Tzu Mix dogs Rome and Aspen. She enjoys spending time traveling, reading, and doing family activities.
Dr. Nguyen is available for cataract surgery, minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery, and aesthetic consultation at Eye Florida.
Licences & Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology, Board Certification
Trabectome Trained Surgeon Certificate, 2018
Glaukos i-Stent Certificate of Completion, 2021
Research Publications
Principal Investigator, University of Colorado Dept of Ophthalmology. Determine the incidence of elevated intraocular pressure after phacoemulsification at an academic institution based on quality assurance data, 2005-2006.
Principal Investigator, University of Colorado Dept. of Ophthalmology. Determine cause-effect relationship in delayed ischemic optic neuropathy after cataract surgery, 2004-2005.
Awards and Honors
Orlando's Elite Doctors 2021, Featured in Orlando Style Magazine, July 2021
Orlando's Eye Doctors of the Year 2021, Featured in Orlando Style Magazine, February 2021
Orlando's Doctors of the Year 2021, Featured in Orlando Style Magazine, February 2021
Orlando's Men and Women of the Year 2020, Featured in Orlando Style Magazine, December 2020
Orlando's Top Eye Doctors 20/20, Featured in Orlando Style Magazine, February 2020
Women in Healthcare, Featured in Osceola Women’s Magazine, March 2018
Business of the Year, 3rd Place, Kissimmee Chamber of Commerce. 2013
Reader’s Choice Awards Osceola News Gazette Finalist, Kissimmee, FL, 2016, 2017
Business of the Quarter, St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce, 2013, 2016
Education
Ophthalmology Residency
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO, 2003-2006
Preliminary General Surgery Residency
University of Hawai’i John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), Honolulu, HI, 2002-2003
Doctor of Medicine
University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), Honolulu, HI, 1998-2002
Post-Baccalaureate Program
University of Hawaii Imi Ho’ola Post-Baccalaureate Program, Honolulu, HI
1997-1998
Bachelor of Science in Biology with Honors; Bachelor of Arts in Biomedical Ethics
Brown University, Providence, RI, 1993-1997
Dr. Nguyen enjoys traveling, collecting art, and adventures during her downtime. She is a loving mother to Aaron and lives with her significant other in Orlando, Florida.
