Reena Mehta, OD

Description

Reena Mehta, OD, was brought up in the Midwest. Dr. Mehta has an engineering background from the University of Michigan and a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from Michigan College of Optometry in Big Rapids, Michigan, graduating in 2002. Dr. Mehta went on to pursue an ocular disease residency at The Eye Center of Toledo (now Specialty Eye Institute) through The Ohio State University. After completing her residency, Dr. Mehta moved to North Carolina where she worked at Durham Veterans Hospital (Durham VAMC), affiliated with Duke University, for about 14 years. Her dedication and experience allowed her to participate in many administrative and academic roles, along with receiving awards such as “Heroes Helping Heroes.” She relocated to South Carolina in 2017 and started working at a private ophthalmology practice as well as the Augusta VAMC. Dr. Mehta joined Prisma Health Department of Ophthalmology full time in January 2020. When not working, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, reading and cooking/baking.

Keywords visual field testing, general eye care, macular degeneration screening, cataract screening, glaucoma screening, xerophthalmia, prescription eyeglasses, vision therapy, convergence insufficiency, ocular allergies, accommodative dysfunction, photophobia, computer vision syndrome, phoria, keratometer, bifocal lens, soft and hard contact lens exams, failed vision screening, refraction for eyeglasses, bacterial conjunctivitis, contact lens related problems, esophoria, disorders of binocular movement, dry eyes, astigmatism lenses, low vision therapy, eye health, visual discomfort, viral conjunctivitis, uveitis, stye, strabismus, replacement of contact lens, presbyopia, night blindness, myopia, macular degeneration, legal blindness, lazy eye, keratoconus, keratitis, inflammation of the eyelid, floaters, farsightedness, family history of glaucoma, eye strain, examination of eyes, esotropia, diplopia, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic eye exam, corneal diseases, corneal abrasion, contact lenses, contact lens induced corneal edema, contact lens infections, conjunctivitis, color blindness, blurred vision, astigmatism, allergic conjunctivitis.