Priya Desai, MD, MBA is an Ophthalmologist, Cataract Surgeon & Glaucoma Specialist. Dr. Desai received her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA School of Medicine and completed a residency in Ophthalmology at UCLA Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science where she served as Chief Resident followed by a fellowship in glaucoma at UCLA-Jules Stein Eye Institute.
In addition to caring for patients regular eye health and vision needs, Dr. Desai specializes in routine as well as complex cataract surgery and the medical, laser and surgical treatment of glaucoma. She has a special interest in cataract surgery and the use of advanced intraocular lens implants, including toric lens implants, multifocal lenses and LAL (light adjustable lenses) to help cataract surgery patients reduce their dependence on eyeglasses, bifocals or reading glasses after surgery. As a glaucoma specialist, Dr. Desai utilizes the latest technologies currently available including laser treatments and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) as well as traditional glaucoma surgery to reduce eye pressure and preserve vision.