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Central Florida Retina - Douglas F Lieb Since opening our practice in 1979, Central Florida Retina has been devoted to diagnosing and treating diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous. Retina specialists are specialized eye doctors who treat only diseases of the retina. We are medical doctors that are board certified in Ophthalmology, a specialty of medicine/surgery that deals with the diseases of the eye and the surrounding tissues. Because of the many different aspects necessary for the proper function of the eye, ophthalmology has been divided into a number of subspecialties.
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Dr. Farhad Safi received his Bachelors of Science degree with distinction in biology with a concentration in cell and molecular biology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He then became commissioned as an Army officer and went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine degree with clinical Honors from George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC.
Veins are responsible for returning blood to the heart. Smaller venules ultimately drain to the central retinal vein which carries blood from the eye. These smaller venules share a connective tissue sheath with arterioles. Arterial hypertrophy (enlargement) may occur due to hypertension (high blood pressure) or other medical conditions and compress these venules.
The retina is a light-sensitive tissue that lines the inside of the back of the eye. Your central vision is a small portion of the retina called the macula. When a small piece of scar tissue forms on the surface of the inner portion of the retina it is known as an epiretinal membrane (ERM). These can also be referred to as macular pucker or cellophane maculopathy.
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Willy Colon
Sep 24, 2021
Due to my cataract removal complications I have seen several eyecare specialists, but after my first visit to Central Florida Retina on Oak Water Circle in Orlando, I have been impressed with the special treatment I have received. The office personal are very courteous and friendly. Front desk Ms. Crystal is very friendly and kind. My doctor Feinstein and his staff are excellent! I highly recommend this clinic!
Christine White
Jan 23, 2021
Dr. Kumar has been my Retina Specialist Physician for a year and a half now. Eye injections are not something I look forward to but I have always felt safe in his care. A true professional each and every visit. He is the best!
Denise Whitley
Jan 21, 2021
Called and talked to Carol about my eye she took me in 45 minutes saw Dr Olson about my emergency eye problem Within 2 hours I had a torn retina and Laser done. This practice is outstanding and Carol calmed me. Dr Olsen is very professional and calming and understanding. Outstanding practice would recommend to everyone. Had follow up a week later in Oviedo. Outstanding doc and office
Cm J.
Nov 30, 2020
The wait time when entering the over crowded office is minimum 1 hour before being called back for your appointment. This place is NEVER on time for appointments so why even set appointments. Once you are called back you wait another hour, maybe more to see the Dr. and most of the staff talk negatively about all of the patients in the hallway. The staff complain about being short handed when you ask about appointment times. they seem to have very short patience.

Manager is all over the place. Seems to have herself a million different jobs. Over all the offices are so over crowded you are practically sitting on top of the next patient. Not to mention your temp is taken after you enter the building and masks are not worn properly or enforced to wear properly. Don't waste your time.
Amjad Abdelrahman
Apr 08, 2020
Dr. Kumar messed up my eye i used to see better before the surgery and now I can't see anything. Everything is blurry. I asked him why is it like this he said I honestly don't have an answer. And he keeps telling me come back in few weeks just to check up and tell me the structure looks good blah blah blah and I don't know why you still can't see. I don't recommend this doctor at all. He seems like he know what he's doing, but after experience and trying him he is very bad. Stay away from this Doctor.
Sheri Frier
Jan 14, 2020
I see Dr. Feinstein for macular degeneration. I've been going to him for 14 months. He's the best! He takes time to answer questions and I always have many. He does everything possible to get the best outcome for my eyes. The office staff are very professional. The only thing I would change is the office wait time. I always expect to be there 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
Maxwell Int'L. Corp Shahaan Munawar
Nov 04, 2018
Dr. Olson leads a team of highly professional Ophthalmologists and Eye Surgeons. I have been Dr. Olson's patient since more than a year. Dr Olson performed my Vitrectomy of the left eye last year which resulted in almost perfect vision restoration. Dr. Olson is highly experienced retina Specialist. Thank you Dr Olson, keep serving Florida with your wonderful work. God Bless you and your team. Abdul Munawar Orlando 32837
David Clenney
Apr 04, 2018
The staff here is absolutely wonderful; extremely friendly and most importantly professional. My grandmother has been seeing them for five years now and has built quite the report with the staff. They help her feel relaxed and at ease which is not an easy thing to do. My grandmother HATES needles and shots. However I have seen her more relaxed here than if she was just getting her blood drawn.

Oh I forgot something they give shots in the eyes here. One of the main reasons why my grandmother feels at ease here is because of the staff, and her familiarity with them. Out of the 5 or so years she has been here she can count on one hand the number of times she had a different nurse or tech. again she hates needles but is completely at ease here. Thank you guys for taking care of my Gmom btw.
Richard Saxe
Jan 31, 2018
Dr. Kumar saved the vision in my left eye. The amount of gratitude for what he has done for me is immeasurable. He is an extremely skilled surgeon and worked wonders on my very troubled eye. On top of that he is a wonderful, personable human being which isn't always easy to find in the medical industry. He answered all of my questions, didn't rush me in and out and took plenty of time to explain everything.

He comes as highly recommended as a person can be from me. The office staff is friendly and extremely professional. Maria Schafer specifically helped and went above and beyond her call of duty when I switched insurances in the middle of my treatment. Dr. Kumar's asst. is also extremely friendly and helpful and gave me personal references to eye doctors in Arizona where I will be moving. If i could give them 100 stars, I would! Go here for any retina needs.
Cheryl Lamb
Jan 28, 2018
My husband and I were treated like gold from the minute we arrived unplanned with his detached retina. Dr. Kumar saved his vision and every single person in that office has been knowledgeable, compassionate and helpful. This team is amazi, g!