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Dr. Audrey Tai

Dr. Tai is a board certified, fellowship trained ophthalmologist, specializing in cataract, laser vision correction, corneal, and anterior segment surgery.

Dr. Tai graduated with High Honors in Biochemistry from Rutgers University. She went on to receive a master’s degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences in California. During her Ophthalmology residency at University at Buffalo, she was chosen as Chief Resident. Dr. Tai then completed a fellowship in corneal, external diseases and refractive surgery at the renowned Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at University of California, Irvine, surrounded by the latest in technology and innovation and mentored by national and international leaders.

During her education, Dr. Tai received multiple awards including Sigma Sigma Phi National Honor Society, Alpha Epsilon Delta National Honor Society, East West Scholarship, and the Hilda S. Foster Scholarship.

After completing her fellowship training at UC Irvine, Dr. Tai opted to stay in Orange County to provide her patients with personalized care, incorporating state-of-the-art surgical technique and technology.

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Dr. Tai offers the most advanced Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery, and provides her patients with the highest quality of vision utilizing advanced Multifocal and Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lens Implants.

For patients who are considering laser vision correction,
Dr. Tai provides Wavefront-guided customized all-laser LASIK and PRK procedures. Additionally, Dr. Tai offers the most advanced corneal transplant procedures, such as DMEK, DSAEK, and DALK, giving her patients the fastest and best visual recovery after corneal transplantation.

Dr. Tai is a highly skilled surgeon and eye care provider with a compassionate, patient-focused approach. She integrates the most advanced technology and techniques to provide her patients with state-of-the-art eye care in cataract surgery, corneal diseases, and laser vision correction. Dr. Tai is recognized as a top surgeon by numerous prestigious organizations, including: Castle Connolly, Super Doctors, and the Orange County Medical Association.

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World-Class Training
Dr. Tai is a fellowship trained cornea specialist with extensive experience in advanced refractive cataract and laser vision correction surgery.
Dr. Tai serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at University of California, Irvine and at Western University of Health Sciences, teaching ophthalmology to a new generation of physicians and surgeons. Dr. Tai has also been invited to serve as a teaching faculty at multiple national training courses to help train fellow ophthalmologists in advanced corneal transplant procedures. As an expert cornea specialist, she receives many referrals from other ophthalmologists in Orange County.

Personalized Vision
Every patient and even each eye of each patient is different. Dr. Tai focuses on providing each individual with customized vision treatment for their individual needs and lifestyle. With her extensive experience and fellowship training,
Dr. Tai will review your personal vision needs, eye health, and conduct advanced testing. She will then partner with you to come up with the best treatment plan to meet your personal vision needs. Dr. Tai’s priority is to make sure you achieve your best possible vision. You will experience personalized care with Dr. Tai that is focused on you.

State-of-the-Art Technology
Dr. Tai utilizes the most advanced laser technology for both Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery and Laser Vision Correction Surgery. Dr. Tai offers both Catalys and LenSx Femtosecond Laser for Cataract surgery, WaveFront guided customized all-Laser bladeless LASIK surgery, Intraoperative Aberrometry (ORA) system. She provides her patients with the highest quality of vision utilizing the most advanced Multifocal and Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lens Implants. Additionally, Dr. Tai offers the most advanced corneal transplant procedures, such as DMEK, DSAEK, DALK, giving her patients the fastest and best visual recovery after corneal transplantation.

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What our patients say

Dr. Tai performed surgery on both of my eyes to ren1ove cataracts and in1plant lenses. The result is life changing. Niy vision had deteriorated to such a degree that I could hardly see at night. Now n1y vision is almost perfect. Dr. Tai has hands of gold and a heart to match. She always had Lin1e for all of 1ny questions and always reassured 1ne about what to expect. I ca1u1ot sufficiently express my admiration and respect for Dr. Tai both as a professional and a person. I just want to say Thank you and best wishes. On June 1722, I had 1ny left eye cataract removed and on • july15 1ny right eye was done . Dr Audrey Tai did an excellent job , I'm very happy and now my vision is 2020 for the first tilne in 1ny life Dr Tai explained what kind lent was better for 1ne . She is sweet, understanding and caring for the patients . I highly recomn1end her for your needs Thanks Dr Tai for your help I a1n delighted to have an opportunity to express n1y gratitude and appreciation Lo Dr. Audrey Tai for diligently caring for my eye proble1ns. She is very detailed in her care and explains everything thoroughly. I highly reco1n1nend her to anyone in need of a great doctor! Dr Tai is very friendly, professional and efficient. She takes the necessary time to ensure that she addresses all of 1ny concerns and I have always felt that my care was her top priority. She is an excellent opton1etrisL and by far the best I have experienced. I recon11nend her to anyone looking for an eye doctor who prioritizes her patients needs. Dr Tai is very thorough in her examinations. She explains everything she is doing or plans to do. She is a very patient and pleasant person. I highly recommend her.

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$Dr. Tai is a very caring , knowledgeable doctor. I trust her completely and would highly recommend her to anyone Dr. Tai is si1nply Lhe best. So thankful I was referred to her care. She is the 1nost professional, caring and thoughtful Ophthalmologist I have seen. I dont have enough good things Lo say about her. Dr Tai was very complete in all responses Lo Iny questions. They ranged fro1n passing the drivers test to issues vvith cornea transplants. I have entrusted my eye care Lo Dr. Tai for a couple years novv and love the attention to deLail she provides. Just finished 1ny 2nd cataract surgery and her perfonnance was top noLch. Every step of the process was perfonned extre1nely \Nell. Very happy vviLh the resulLs Dr. Tai delivered to me. bruce Iazenby (B.A.) She is really good at explaining vvhat is happening Lo the patient. Information is really i1nportant. My results fron1 1ny Cataract surgery were perfect. I had both 1ny eyes cataracts repaired. Dr Tai was exceptional. Nly vision is now 20/20 thank you Dr Tai Very personable, attentive to details, thorough evaluations, and greaL service. Thank you Dr. Tai for taking care of 1ny eyes. I a1n finally glasses free!$

$Dr. Tai has treated me post corneal transplant. Her care is thorough and proactive. She listens to rny concerns and explains Inedical information in a clear manner. Dr. Tai is an incredible ophthahnologist! She expertly perfonned my husband's cataract surgery and he woke up next rnorning overjoyed that he could see clearly! No pain, no fuss - it was an1azing! Dr. Tai also takes tilne to answer all our ques Lions and has such a warn1 and caring bedside n1anner. I highly recon1mend Dr. Tail! Dr. Tai has always a true professional concern for my eye health. She ren1embers who I an1, as most do not. I have alwavs trusted her analysis because of Lhis trust. Dr. Tai, is amazing. She inforrned n1e of everything I needed Lo know regarding lasik and was there to answer my questions and concerns before during and after the procedure. I arn so glad I got lasik :) I saw a few surgeons for eye surgeries to get rid of reading glasses, and I am glad I went with Dr. Tai. I no long need glasses for reading or driving. Very happy with my choice! Arnazing experience vvith Dr Tai. I will be referring farnily and friends I did a lot of online research before deciding on having Dr Tai Lo do rny LASIK surgery. I arn glasses free and having perfect vision now. Very happy with rny decision! I found Dr. Tai Lo be very patient and a greaL listener. She vvas in teres ted in the recent events that lead me to the office. She offered possible opLions of care and seemed to only perform tests that were necessary. I found the ladies Lhat \Nork in Lhe office, front desk and performing Lhe tests to be very kind, knowledgeable and thoughLful. Overall a great experience$

Dr. Tai was my ophthalmologist and surgeon when I had 1nv cataract ~ surgery. I am thrilled that I no longer need to

Dr. Tai was wonderful! She took tin1e to listen Lo rne and explain things thoroughly. I will definiLely be returning as needed. Thank you, Dr. Tai, for your expertise and the tilne you took with diagnosing rny eye issues. :) Dr. Tai is rnore than cornpetent, n1ore than able, and caring to boot. The sarne could be said for staff. I have rnultiple eye issues; so consider rnyself very lucky to be in her hands. faye Pearl My ophthalmologist is Dr. Tai. She has given me the greatest eye care. Along with cataract surgery, Dr. Tai recon1mended laser surgery and a rnultifocallense. My vision is so improved! I do not wear eyeglasses at all! I arn so pleased. I can thread a needle, read rny sn1all print Bible and read small print on labels, too. Dr. Tai is kind, caring and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend her! Thank you, Dr. Tai. I arn enjoying life withouL eyeglasses again! After a slight setback, I was finally able to get both eyes done ,for cataracts and lens replacen1ent. I arn beyond pleased vvith the results. The professionalisrn that Dr. Tai afforded rne was beyond n1y expectations. The Clinic and Lhe surgery center vvere clean and organized, and all of the staff were extrernely helpful and reassuring during both of rny visits and procedures. Highly recornmended, a 5 star revievl from rne

I have had 2 successful cataract/lens replacement surgeries done by Dr. Tai and my results have been perfect. She is knowledgeable, professional and attentive. Dr. Tai took great care of me prior, during and after each surgery. She took time to address all of my questions. I am happy to have her as my ophthalmologist. I suffer from chronic eye inflammation. This is an ongoing problem and Dr. Tai has made it simple for me to take care of it on an ongoing basis with just check ups in between. I have had prednisone drops for my eyes and taking them as prescribed two hours for days two days one day and so forth to control this problem that I have. It is now gone there is no pain in my eye and although I know it will come back I also know that she will be able to handle this for me I find that she is very compassionate and caring and understands what I'm going through. Thanks again Dr. Tai for taking care of me. I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Audrey Tai for my excellent 20/20 vision! She did my LASIK surgery on 411/2021. She provided outstanding care to me from the very first visit up until today. She explained the procedure in detail including the outcomes and the risks. I felt comfortable trusting her with my eyes. She not only has many years of experience but she also has a kind way of working with patients. You can tell that she genuinely cares. I had some anxiety leading up to the procedure and Dr. Tai answered all of my questions and made me feel at ease. She also talks you through the LASIK procedure as she does it. My eyes have healed perfectly and I am enjoying life without glasses or contacts. It feels like a miracle! I can actually see!!!! Thank you Dr. Tai. I would recommend her to anyone needing eye surgery. It was and excellent experience and my vision improved 100% especially the colors . Thank you very much

Dr Tai performed cataract surgery for me. In our first meeting, she carefully and completely explained the procedure, my options and expectations for recovery. I was totally at ease with the upcoming surgery. After the surgery, during the recovery period, Dr Tai told me she was with me every step of the way to complete recovery. Dr Tai is not only extremely qualified but she extre1nely cares about you, it's a wonderful feeling. While on a visit to family in New York, I experienced a hyper allergic reaction to something in the air that severely affected my vision. I went to urgent care, but the issue was not adequately addressed. Upon my return to CA, I met with Dr. Tai. She listened carefully to my concerns, conducted a thorough examination and devised a course of treatment that she fully explained. In follow-up visits, the treatment was adjusted. I am now fully recovered, though still taking drops (over the counter and prescription) for dry eyes, and am scheduled for a recheck in a few months. Dr Tai is thoroughly professional, with a warm and caring touch. I highly recommend her. Dr. Tai is wonderful. She is the reason my IIH was diagnosed. She found pressure on my right optic nerve and noticed abnormalities in my eye examinations (later confirmed via MRI/MRV). She is very thorough and I am so appreciative of her. I highly recommend this ophthalmologist. Although I'm also seeing a Neurologist for my IIH, Dr. Tai's appointments seem to be the most productive. Dr. Tai graciously agreed to see me on very short notice the same day that I called because I was desperate to see the ophthalmologist due to my eye infection. Had she not seen 1ne I vvould not have been able to see the original doctor until 2 more weeks, and my eyes were on the verge of worsening to the point of being swollen shut. Dr. Tai took her time to examine my eyes and explain what I was suffering from. She prescribed the exact medication that helped to quickly clear up the infection, along with further instructions to ensure that the infection went away completely (avoid contacts and makeup; glasses until medication was finished). I saw her again a week from the initial visit for a quick and pleasant follow-up. The infection is almost gone (I have a few days of meds left to finish) and I will see her again for a final follow-up. She told me to call if my condition worsens, but thanks to her, I think I'm on the path to full recovery. Thank you so much, Dr. Tai!

I saw a few surgeons for eye surgeries to get rid of reading glasses, and I am glad I went with Dr. Tai. I no long need glasses for reading or driving. Very happy with my choice! I couldn't have been happier with Dr Tai as my eye doctor. Dr Tai was able to give me a clear diagnosis and treatment plan right away after checking my eyes. My vision is as clear as I wanted now after having surgery. Dr Tai is a very personable and experienced eye doctor. I did a lot of online research before deciding on having Dr Tai to do my LASIK surgery. I am glasses free and having perfect vision now. Very happy with my decision! Dr Tai took really good care of my eyes. My eye condition has been hurting me for a long time, and now I finally got my vision back. Thank you Dr Tai Very caring and experienced doctor. She told me what's wrong with my eyes right away and now I can see again. Thank you Dr Tai Dr. Tai has taken care of all my optical needs for close to 5 years and I couldn't ask for a better physician. She did cataract surgeries on both eyes - no pain, fast recovery, and very clear vision afterwards. Highly recommend Dr. Tai Dr Tai is a wonderful eye doctor and she helped me to get great vision after my LASIK surgery. She is very personable and made me feel very comfortable throughout the whole process. Because I was afraid, I put off having cataract surgery until I flunked the eye exam at D MV. Dr Audrey Tai was referred to me and after meeting with her I was more at ease about the surgery. She is very caring, truly professional and just great. All went well and I couldn't be happier. It's awesome reading without glasses.

Coming from the East Coast, it was important for me to find a doctor who specializes in cataract surgery. I asked around and Dr. Tai seemed to be the most frequent name given, and she did not disappoint. I wouldn't trust my eyes to anyone else at this point. I had been to several other eye doctors before I found Dr. Audrey Tai. I have a difficult to manage eye condition, and I feel that no doctor was able to understand my condition the way Dr. Tai does. I am so happy I was finally referred to the right doctor for me. Dr. Tai is a very kind and knowledgeable eye doctor. She took great care of me. Dr. Tai was very caring and patient with me. I am very happy to have her as my eye doctor. I just had my cataract surgery with Dr. Audrey Tai. She was a very knowledgeable and caring doctor, and the whole process was painless. I highly recommend Dr. Tai. After seeking a second opinion, Dr. Tai is the only doctor I would trust for surgery. I'm so glad I've found Dr Audrey Tai as my eye doctor. I had a difficult cataract surgery elsewhere and my vision was really bad. Now I can see well enough to drive after getting a cornea transplant by Dr Tai. Dr Tai was really caring and patient with me through the whole process. Her whole tea1n was excellent too. A big thumbs up to Dr Tai and her team! very patient at explaining

Knowledgeable & caring Dr Tai is so professional & helpful. The eyes have it! Hands down the Best!! Extremely professional and could not be happier with the results. Had both eyes operated on for cataracts. Dr Tai used the laser to assist with surgery and then had multifocal lens placed in each eye. By the following morning, my vision was near perfect without any discomfort. It is a great thing when after the fact, you look at the results and the doctor and you are completely grateful. I highly recommend Dr Tai! Extremely professional and compassionate. well run office. Highly recommend Dr. Tai! I had my both of my eyes cataract surgeries done by Dr. Tai in September 2020. I am very satisfied with the result of the surgeries . it was such a smooth experience. I highly recommend Dr. Tai for the excellency of her works, her care to patient, and beyond. Thank you. Dr. Tai, Dr. Tai takes time to explain what she is doing and why. Her assistant was very through and also explained the tests he was doing. I enjoy seeing her every year. I was well taken care of, and will recommend. Dr. Tai was very accommodating of my schedule and has al'A'ays taken great care of my eyes even though I have complicated issues. I can't recommend her enough! Dr. Tai took such good care of my mother. She can finally see after all these years. I highly recommend Dr. Tai!

Dr. Tai is wonderful. She is the reason my IIH was diagnosed. She found pressure on my right optic nerve and noticed abnormalities in my eye examinations (later confirmed via MRI/MRV). She is very thorough and I am so appreciative of her. I highly recommend this ophthalmologist. Although I'm also seeing a Neurologist for my IIH, Dr. Tai's appointments seem to be the most productive. Dr. Tai graciously agreed to see me on very short notice the same day that I called because I was desperate to see the ophthalmologist due to my eye infection. Had she not seen me I would not have been able to see the original doctor until 2 more weeks, and my eyes were on the verge of worsening to the point of being swollen shut. Dr. Tai took her time to examine my eyes and explain what I was suffering from. She prescribed the exact medication that helped to quickly clear up the infection, along with further instructions to ensure that the infection went away completely (avoid contacts and makeup; glasses until medication was finished). I saw her again a week from the initial visit for a quick and pleasant follow-up. The infection is almost gone (I have a few days of meds left to finish) and I will see her again for a final follow-up. She told me to call if my condition worsens, but thanks to her, I think I'm on the path to full recovery. Thank you so much, Dr. Tai! I had low expectations getting help for my dry eye issues. I was worried that the doctor would be dismissive about my pain as I know it is not life threatening. when I saw Dr. Audrey Tai for the first time and explained to her 1ny problems - I was relieved to find out what I was feeling was common among many and that she understood. From there, a detailed regimen was prescribed to treat my condition. I just met with her yesterday as a follow up and I can't believe my eyes feel so much better! I am really happy about this experience and how careful, thoughtful and compassionate Dr. Tai is. Dr, Tai is very experienced and detail oriented. She is very nice to answer all of my question and my visits with Dr. Tai are pleasant and relieved. Great Doctor!

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