Nathan Klein, O.D.
- Comprehensive Adult and Pediatric Care
- Renown Contact Lens Specialist
- Expert in Diagnosing and Treating Dry Eyes
Specialties:
Dr. Klein is an outstanding Optometric Physician with extensive expertise in many specialties including Dry Eye, Diabetic Eye Disease, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, and Ocular Preventive Care. As a renown contact lens specialist, he has a remarkable track record for improving quality of vision, depth of focus, and increasing the number of hours the contact lens wearer can comfortably utilize digital devices without developing digital eye strain.
Dr. Klein’s Biography:
Dr. Nathan Klein is a graduate of the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. He has been practicing in Memphis as an Optometric Physician since his graduation in 2013. Dr. Klein developed expertise in comprehensive primary care optometry with special interests in Diabetic Eye Diseases, macular degeneration, glaucoma, pediatrics, contact lenses, and the newest ophthalmic technologies. He brings these superb skills and new treatments to Eye Surgeons & Consultants.
He was born and raised in Toronto. Growing up as the son of an optician, Dr. Klein developed a keen interest in enhancing vision and preserving eyesight. He worked at the family optical throughout his school years and vacations. He and his family spent 8 years in Memphis prior to relocating to Hollywood, FL.
Dr. Klein has stellar expertise in improving visual acuity by altering or tweaking the prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses. Frequently, utilizing the newest technologies in ophthalmics, Dr. Klein is able to enhance his patients’ vision for specific tasks such as night driving, working on computers, or reading. Dr. Klein welcomes patients seeking second opinions or help with visual acuity endeavors.
In the past, many individuals were uncomfortable wearing contact lenses due to irritation, dry eyes, excessive movement, or achy eyes. There is now wonderful news in that a revolutionary type of contact lens, scleral lenses, can be fit for the vast majority of patients who were previously unhappy or uncomfortable with contact lenses. These lenses provide sharper vision, greater lens wearing time, and easier handling as a result of the amazing advancements of scleral contact lenses. They are especially helpful for those with dry eyes, keratoconus, irregular astigmatism, and Sjogrens Syndrome. Nathan Klein O.D. is one of Florida’s foremost experts in scleral contact lenses.
Dr. Klein has also developed a niche in managing and treating chronic Dry Eye Disease. Nathan Klein, OD, utilizes all of the newest technologies and medications in the treatment of this condition and has even become a foremost expert in the newest generation of punctal plugs. Because of his excellent skills and gentle touch, Dr. Klein is able to ensure patients are thrilled with their dry-eye symptom relief, newfound ocular comfort, and freedom from regimens of endless eye drops.
He has been married to his wife, Leora, since 2010 and has three children, Allie, Layla, and Gabe. Dr. Klein enjoys spending quality time with his family in addition to cooking, exercising, and playing sports, especially ice hockey.