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OKEECHOBEE • BAREFOOT BAY • SEBASTIAN • VERO BEACH • PALM BAY • MELBOURNE

Dr. Val Zudans is an ophthalmologist serving Sebastian, Barefoot Bay, Palm Bay, Melbourne, Vero Beach, and Okeechobee, FL.
Dr. Zudans specializes in custom cataract surgery and laser vision correction for those who want to see their best.

What our patients have to Say

When we first got there until the time we left Everyone was friendly, helpful, courteous and went out of their way to make us feel safe and in good hands. My husband was getting cataract surgery and he was nervous. He tried to act tough but they made him feel relaxed and safe. Dr Zudans is Wonderful!!! If we could we would give him a 10 !!! Thank you & God Bless you and ALL of your staff. ❤
Nancy Harper
The staff were so friendly and helpful. Dr. Zudans was very nice and explained the details of cataract surgery and the expected outcome. Ana in the office was also extremely helpful in explaining my insurance coverage and out of pocket expenses.
Frances Ann Yeo
Had cataract surgery in both eyes - a week apart. Distance vision is amazing! Still adjusting to life with readers. Dr Zudans is an excellent surgeon and I really liked the ‘no drops’ method he employs. Very good doctor. Listened attentively to all of my questions and made sure I was comfortable with the information he provided prior to surgery. I highly recommend him.
Janis Meola​
My husband had cataract surgery in both eyes and toric lenses were used to eliminate astigmatism. The process was fast and drops were not needed. Dr. Zudans takes time to explain clearly and answer any questions. His staff is very concerned and friendly.​
Sue Castle​
Dr. Zudans is everything a patient could wish for in a doctor: knowledgeable, friendly, and a true professional. I would highly recommend his services, from cataract surgery to aesthetic enhancements, to anyone who is in need of an eye surgeon 👍🏼 There are many eye doctors to choose from in Vero Beach, but none of them compare in any way to Dr. Zudans. And as an added bonus, his staff is just as professional and courteous as he is.​
Nancy Curry
From the moment I stepped through the door I was met with smiling, friendly faces and people that appeared to be honestly glad you are there. I can't even imagine to measure the amount of care I was given and I'm glad this practice is here.
James Clemente
Great doctor. Explained everything thoroughly. Took his time and did not rush. I felt that my input mattered and was considered by him. Nice man and very thoughtful and educated doctor.
Diane Bockhausen
It was a wonderful experience. The staff is marvelous. The doctor is kind and courteous and very knowledgeable.
Judy Martin
Everyone was very helpful and answered our questions. Both my wife and I are scheduled to have cataract surgery over the next few weeks and Dr Zudans made sure we understood the procedure as well as our options and put us at ease.
Thomas Clark
Knowledgeable and courteous staff. Highly recommend. Treated like family.
Chris Halay
Excellent service, and excellent results. I can see clearly now.
David Phillips
Staff is extremely professional, courteous and helpful in all aspects. Dr. Zudan explained my diagnosis in detail, the surgical intervention to prevent blindness and set me up for surgery in his office the following week. He explained that he would do one eye first then the other eye the following week. He had a student in with him the day of my surgery explaining to her what my diagnosis was and the surgical procedure in depth. As a nurse I was delighted he treated me as a lay person (not assuming that I understood what my disease process was) with his instruction but also sharing his knowledge and experience with medical students. I am so glad that we finally have an eye surgeon in Okeechobee that will be able to preform all procedures here shortly. I as a nurse would recommend him to everyone and I thank Dr. Christine Brennan Bishop for sending me to him to catch my issue before it became an emergency.
Deborah Puckett
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Val Zudans, M.D.

Val Zudans, M.D. is board certified by
the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Zudans has served on the Medical Advisory Board for MACS (Most Accurate Cataract Surgery), a national coalition of medical professionals dedicated to defining best practice benchmarks in cataract surgery. He was a lead investigator for Softec HD intraocular lens studies and the first to introduce No-Drop Cataract Surgery to our area.

Dr. Zudans completed his ophthalmology residency at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, consistently ranked the number one ophthalmology program in the country for over 15 years by US News and World Report. Before his residency, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Florida where he was an Anderson scholar and elected Phi Beta Kappa. He received his Doctorate of Medicine degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and was elected to the national medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha representing the top 10% of his class.

Dr. Zudans is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His study for MACS related to HD lens implants was published in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the preeminent peer-reviewed journal for cataract surgeons. In addition to his work in the Sebastian, FL area as an ophthalmologist, he is a local speaker and maintains active memberships in the Florida Society of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Florida Medical Association, and Indian River County Medical Society.

Committed to local issues, Dr. Zudans was elected to the Vero Beach City Council in 2017 and Mayor in 2019. He is a member of Sunrise Rotary and attends Calvary Chapel of Vero Beach. He is the past President of the Indian River County Medical Society and served on the Indian River County Hospital District Board of Trustees. Dr. Zudans, his wife Tracey, and their four children love the Florida lifestyle and have resided in Vero Beach since 2002.

Dr. Zudans is available for new patient consultations and would very much like to help you see your best.​

Services

Ophthalmologist Serving Palm Bay, Melbourne, Sebastian, Vero Beach, and Okeechobee, Florida

Cataract Surgeon in Sebastian, FL

As the premier cataract surgeon serving the Sebastian and Okeechobee areas, Dr. Zudans has been a pioneer in providing well over 10,000 successful custom cataract surgeries in the last 20 years. He uses a no-needle, no-stitch, no-drop laser eye surgery technique for Sebastian area patients that not only gives you the potential to see better conveniently but also, in some cases, reduces or even eliminates the need for glasses.​

In-Office Services

Many minor eye procedures are commonly provided in the office safely and comfortably without the need for hospitals. As a board-certified ophthalmologist serving Sebastian area residents, Dr. Zudans is highly experienced with YAG capsulotomy, YAG PI, YAG Vitreolysis, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for glaucoma, eyelid biopsies, punctual plugs, aesthetic injections and fillers, skin lasers, and other minor ophthalmic procedures. He performs intravitreal injections for serious vision-threatening conditions like wet macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and vein occlusions.​

Refractive Surgery

Dr. Zudans has extensive experience performing over 1,000 excimer refractive laser eye surgery procedures for Sebastian patients to reshape the cornea and help people see better without the need for glasses or contacts. PRK (surface excimer laser) is the ideal laser vision correction procedure for most patients and is Dr. Zudans’s preferred technique.

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