Ilan J. Epstein, M.D.
Dr. Ilan Epstein is an Ophthalmologist in Plantation who specializes in cataract, cornea, glaucoma, and LASIK treatments. He has extensive experience in premium laser and refractive cataract surgery, laser vision correction, ocular surface disease, and corneal surgery.
He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has authored numerous scientific articles and book chapters as well as presenting original research at meetings. Presently, Dr. Epstein is a member of both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Dr. Epstein was born and raised in Plantation, FL. He graduated as co-valedictorian of his class at Nova High School. Following high school, Dr. Epstein was accepted to the prestigious Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology at the University of Pennsylvania, completing dual undergraduate degrees from the Wharton School of Business and the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Dr. Epstein went on to pursue a medical degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Following medical school, Dr. Epstein completed an Internship in Internal Medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami and then a Residency in Ophthalmology at Kings County Hospital/SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Epstein then earned a prestigious fellowship position in Cornea, Refractive Surgery, and External Disease at Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island in Rockville Centre, NY under the mentorship of Dr. Eric D. Donnenfeld and Dr. Henry D. Perry – two highly regarded specialists in the field.
Now, Dr. Epstein fulfilled a lifelong dream of joining and working alongside his father Dr. Gil A. Epstein, M.D. at the Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, SCUBA diving, underwater photography, and skiing.
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA: 2004-2008
- The Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology Dual Degree Program
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Finance Concentration, The Wharton School
Bachelor of Applied Science, Biomedical Science, School of Engineering and Applied Science
- The Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology Dual Degree Program
MEDICAL EDUCATION
- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL: 2009-2013
- Doctor of Medicine
INTERNSHIP
- Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami, Miami, FL: 2013-2014
- Internal Medicine
RESIDENCY
- SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY: 2014-2017
- Ophthalmology
FELLOWSHIP
- Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, Westbury, NY: 2017-2018
- Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery
LICENSES
- State of Florida
- State of New York
Board Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology, 2019
Certifications
- Surgeon certified on AMO Catalys Femtosecond Laser System
- Surgeon certified on AMO STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser System
- Surgeon certified on AMO iFS Femtosecond Laser System
- Surgeon certified on Alcon WaveLight EX500 Excimer Laser System
- Surgeon certified on Alcon WaveLight FS200 Femtoseond Laser System
- Surgeon certified on Alcom LenSx Femtosecond Laser System
- Surgeon certified on Glaukos iStent Inject
- Surgeon certified for ReSure Sealant
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- American Medical Association
- Florida Medical Association
HONORS
- Graduated Cum Laude, GPA 3.59/4.00
- Wharton Dean’s List
HOSPITAL/ASC AFFILIATIONS
- Baptist Eye Surgery Center, Sunrise, FL
- Weston Surgery Center, Weston, FL
FRATERNITIES/SOCIETIES
- Alpha Epsilon Pi
- Hexagon Engineering Society
RESEARCH/SCHOLARY EXPERIENCE
Cornea Journal “2020”
Clinical Research Article
Double-Masked and Unmasked Prospective Study of Terpinen-4-ol Lid Scrubs With Microblepharoexfoliation for the Treatment of Demodex Blepharitis
Cornea Journal “2018”
Case Report
Late-Onset Microsporidial Keratitis in Femtosecond Astigmatic Keratotomy After Laser-Assisted Phacoemulsification
Cornea Journal “2018”
Letter to the Editor
Severe Ocular Burn Secondary to Isopropyl Alcohol Exposure
American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL “2018”
Poster
Evaluation of Cliradex Lid Scrubs with Microblepharoexfoliation (Blephex) for the Treatment of Demodex Blepharitis: A Double-Masked Prospective Study
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting 2018, Washington, DC
Scientific Paper Presentation
Trabeculectomy bleb revision after trauma with high surgically induced astigmatism and a review of the literature
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting 2018, Washington, DC
Scientific Paper Presentation
Microsporidial infection of a femtosecond laser-created astigmatic keratotomy incision
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting 2018, Washington, DC
Poster
Rare Vascular Lesion of the Conjunctiva and Review of the Literature
American Glaucoma Society 2018 Annual Meeting, New York, NY
Poster
Socioeconomic status as a risk factor for severity of primary open-angle glaucoma at the time of initial diagnosis
Current Concepts in Ophthalmology 2017 Meeting, Atlantic City, NJ
Case Presentation
A Case of Cataract Surgery in the setting of previous Trabeculectomy and Trauma
Textbook of Ocular Trauma: Evaluation and Treatment, Springer International Publishing “2017”
Book Chapter
Glaucoma Considerations
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Brooklyn, NY “2016”
Case Presentation
Secondary Intraocular Lenses
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Brooklyn, NY “2016”
Case Presentation
Retained Lens Fragments
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Brooklyn, NY “2016”
Case Presentation
Moebius Syndrome
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Brooklyn, NY “2016”
Case Presentation
Periorbital Necrotizing Fasciitis
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Brooklyn, NY “2016”
Case Presentation
Keratoprosthesis for PAX6 related limbal stem cell deficiency
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Brooklyn, NY “2016”
Case Presentation
Keratoconus
Current Concepts in Ophthalmology 2016 Meeting, Atlantic City, NJ “2016”
Case Presentation
Angle Recession Glaucoma
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Brooklyn, NY “2015”
Case Presentation
Genetics of Angle Closure Glaucoma
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Brooklyn, NY “2015”
Case Presentation
Goldenhar Syndrome
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Brooklyn, NY “2015”
Case Presentation
Hyphema in Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Brooklyn, NY “2015”
Case Presentation
Microsporidia Keratitis
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Brooklyn, NY “2015”
Case Presentation
Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Brooklyn, NY “2014”
Case Presentation
Orbital Floor Fracture
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Brooklyn, NY “2014”
Case Presentation
Congenital Fibrosis Syndrome
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus “2013”
Case Report
Macular hard exudates and scar formation after laser photocoagulation in retinopathy of prematurity
