Dr. Jennifer Lira

Ophthalmology
Graystone Eye
2424 Century Place SE, 
Hickory, NC 
Accepting New Patients

Graystone Eye
2424 Century Place SE, 
Hickory, NC 
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Overview

Dr. Jennifer Lira specializes in small incision and laser-assisted cataract surgery with intraocular lens implants, cataract surgery with iStent, and anterior segment surgery. She also provides medical and laser treatment for glaucoma, manages external diseases of the eye, and offers primary eye care, including comprehensive eye examinations and prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses. Dr. Lira is also fluent in Spanish.

Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Presbyopia, and Amblyopia.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Residency
Duke University School of Medicine
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Female

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Humana
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Wellcare
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Locations

Graystone Eye
2424 Century Place SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Call: 888-626-2020
Other Locations
Graystone Eye
2311 East Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Call: 888-626-2020

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


4 Total Publications

Trabecular Microbypass Stent and Phacoemulsification in African American Patients With Open-angle Glaucoma: Outcomes and Effect of Prior Laser Trabeculoplasty.
Trabecular Microbypass Stent and Phacoemulsification in African American Patients With Open-angle Glaucoma: Outcomes and Effect of Prior Laser Trabeculoplasty.
Journal: Journal of glaucoma
Published: June 06, 2020
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