Emily Laga, O.D.

Optometrist

Ocular Disease Specialist

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About Dr. Laga

Dr. Laga is an optometrist with a specialty in ocular disease.  Dr. Laga earned her Doctor of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry after attending the University of South Florida where she received her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences and graduated magna cum laude. She completed her residency in Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

Education & Training 

Optometry Residency; Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease; West Roxbury VA Medical Center (Boston, MA); June 2022

Doctor of Optometry; Southern College of Optometry (Memphis, TN); May 2021

Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences (Magna Cum Laude); University of South Florida (Tampa, FL); May 2017

Specialties

  • Primary Care Optometry
  • Ocular Disease
  • Ocular Surgery Co-Management

More About Emily Laga, O.D.

  • Boston VA Oral Presentation; Don’t Foster the Zoster; March 2022
  • Boston VA Oral Presentation; A Hazardous Neighborhood; November 2021
  • Greenville VA HCC – Grand Rounds; Cranial Nerve III Palsy: The Most Important of Them All; July 2020
  • Southern College of Optometry; “Keeping Your Eye on the Ball” Neuro Eye Disease; December 2019

  • Optometry Student Doctor, Southern College of Optometry; August 2019 – May 2020
  • President – Florida State Club, Southern College of Optometry; August 2018 – May 2020
  • Student Athlete Tutor – USF Student Athletes, University of South Florida; August 2016 – May 2017

  • Service Saturday, Student Doctor (July 2019)
  • Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH), Student Doctor (May 2019)
  • World Relief, Student Doctor (April 2019)
  • Eye Serve Memphis, Student Volunteer (October 2018, October 2019)

West Roxbury VA Medical Center (Boston, MA); July 2021 – June 2022

Externships

Coastal Vision Center (Fernandina, FL); August 2020 – December 2020

Greenville VA Health Care Center (Greenville, NC); June 2020 – August 2020

When she is not working, Dr. Laga enjoys hiking, playing volleyball, and reading.  She also enjoys listening to podcasts and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Laga loves animals and exploring local restaurants.

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