​LICENSED OPTOMETRIST – DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY

Dr Mandese is a residency trained optometrist who brings a wealth of clinical skills and expertise to patients at the Atlantis Vision Center. She combines clinical expertise with a warm and friendly manner to help ensure the satisfaction of each of her patients.

Dr Mandese graduated from Nova Southeastern University with her Doctor of Optometry in May 1997. This was followed by a Primary Care Residency at Fox Medical Center in Miami, FL.

Dr Mandese previously served as the Associate Director of Optometric Services at The Eye Institute for Medicine and Surgery from 2002-2009.

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During her tenure as a member of the medical staff at The Eye Institute, Dr. Mandese gained extensive experience participating in the management of the full spectrum of ophthalmic disease processes including Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Eye Infections, Seasonal Allergies, Macular Degeneration and Cataracts.

Additionally she supported the surgeons co-managing patients after Cataract Surgery Corneal Transplants, Refractive Surgery such as Lasik and various other laser surgeries.

Dr Mandese has been providing quality eye exams in Melbourne, Florida since 1998. In 2007, she purchased the Atlantis Vision Center from Dr. Edward Laibl. Before Dr Laibl retired, he took several years searching out the doctor he felt would be the most capable of carrying on the long-standing tradition of excellence in patient care, as well as providing a fashion forward philosophy. Dr Mandese has maintained the legacy of Dr Laibl in every aspect. All the while, keeping and adding licensed staff for a more professional experience.