Discover Exceptional Eye Care
Our esteemed eye doctor at Lakes Eye Center, Dr. Belkis Perez, has established themselves as leading eye care experts in Miami Lakes.
With decades of experience between them, they have extensive knowledge and experience which allows them to cater to all your eye care needs, ensuring that your vision and overall eye health remain healthy.
Meet The Eye Doctor and Staff At Lakes Eye Center
Supported by our dedicated and friendly staff, our eye doctor is able to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for every patient. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll get personalized attention and compassionate care.
Our goal is to ensure that you get the highest level of care, whether you’re visiting for a routine eye exam, diagnosis, treatment plan, frame styling, or content lens fitting.
Our Doctor
Dr. Perez was born and raised in South Florida. She obtained her optometric physician degree at Nova Southeastern University in 2016. Her training focused on the management of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, pediatrics, and contact lenses.
Dr. Perez provides comprehensive eye exams, medical exams, emergency visits, and contact lens exams. She is currently a member of the AOA, FOA, and Broward County Optometric Association.
Dr. Perez's special interests are glaucoma management, special contact lens fitting(scleral and RGP contact lenses), & myopia control. Dr. Perez has been part of the Mauri Eye Associates team since 2022.
"Being an optometrist is not only my job but my passion; to help preserve my patient's vision for years to come."
Our Staff
Denise Martin, a Miami Native has been fortunate to spend the past 19 years as a valued team member. Her tenure at the practice has allowed her to refine her healthcare administration skills, with particular expertise in medical billing. Ensuring the seamless and accurate management of the practice's financial matters is her forte.
Throughout her journey, Denise's unwavering commitment to her work and willingness to embrace challenges has made her a valuable asset to Mauri Eye Associates. Her dedication to excellence and her genuine desire to learn and evolve paves the way for a bright and promising future in healthcare administration.
Maria Lazo Mejia was born in Lima, Peru, and raised in South Florida. She has been a dedicated office manager working alongside her wonderful team at Mauri Eye Associates for 15 years. Overseeing all aspects of the optical department. She has extensive knowledge about the latest eyewear trends and is committed to ensuring that our store carries the best quality frames and lenses available on the market.
Her main goal is to provide our customers with exceptional service and eyewear products that meet their specific needs and preferences. From vision examinations to frame selection to fitting adjustments, she strives to ensure that every customer who walks through our doors has a pleasant and satisfying experience.
Carmen Valdes is a dedicated optician who takes great pride in bringing joy to Mauri Eye Associates and her patients. In 2014 Carmen earned her certification as a licensed optician from MDC Medical Campus. She is highly skilled and holds certifications from the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiner (NCLE)
Carmen specializes in Scleral Lenses, providing exceptional care and guidance to patients who have corneal distortion and glasses are not an option. With a deep understanding of vision care and driven by her genuine desire to make a positive impact, she finds fulfillment in witnessing the happiness that radiates from the patients when they have the ideal fit that enhances their vision and boosts their confidence.
Carmen's expertise in the field makes her an invaluable asset to Mauri Eye Associates, where she has been the lead optician for 10 years.
Lisbeth Colina, was born in Venezuela. She has worked in the Optical profession for over 40 years. Her experience in optics has brought a wealth of knowledge to our office and shows in her working relationships with our patients. Outside the office, she enjoys crafting jewelry, traveling, and her family. Her presence in our office makes our team complete.
Alexander Johnson is our newest member of the team with a passion for optometry and a drive to make a difference in people's lives through vision care. Born and raised in Miami, Alexander's interest in the field of optometry started at a young age when he discovered the impact that improved vision can have on individuals and their overall well-being
Sandi is a native Miamian and one of our longest-serving opticians at Mauri Eye Associates. She takes great pleasure in spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and outdoor sports. One of Sandi's greatest joys is assisting patients with their glasses. With over 20 plus years of experience, she has a keen eye for choosing, fitting, and adjusting frames and loves what she does. Besides her duties and responsibilities within the office, she has developed special relationships with our patients over the years. Sandi's invaluable experience coupled with her warm and sincere personality makes her an asset to our staff.
Victoria Diez is a dedicated student of optometry, influenced by her parents' successful careers in the field. With a passion for vision care, she aspires to make a difference in people's lives through improving their eye sight. She enjoys watching movies and immersing herself in various genre of music. Her ultimate joy stems from witnesing the happiness that comes to others when they can see clearly, reenforcing her commitment to her chosen profession.
Manuel Diez was born in Venezuela where he practiced as an Optometric physician for 40 years in his office DiCoptica. There, he specialized in RGP contact lenses and patients with Keratoconus. Since then he has worked with Mauri Eye Associates as our lab manager for almost 6 years. This is where his expertise in optometry and craftsmanship has made him invaluable to our practice.