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Dr. Todd Lang is a board-certified optometric physician who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing eye diseases including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and more. Dr. Lang performs pre-operative testing and post-operative care for cataract surgery, corneal transplant, and laser vision correction patients.

In addition, Dr. Lang is currently the only optometrist who is board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine in the United States. Lifestyle Medicine can prevent, treat, and reverse chronic disease. Having earned this certification, Dr. Lang has attained a high level of education on how proper nutrition, physical activity, and stress management can be used as a tool to combat chronic disease. Dr. Lang’s unique expertise aids him in achieving his goal of helping his patients see better, live better, and live longer.

Dr. Lang has over 30 years of clinical practice experience and has been serving the Punta Gorda area since 1991, when he opened his private practice, formerly known as Bayside Eye Center. Bayside Eye Center became a trusted fixture in the Punta Gorda community, and in 2020, Dr. Lang partnered with Center For Sight to offer his patients even greater access to the finest cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, cornea, retina, and oculo-plastics specialists in Southwest Florida.

Dr. Lang has built his practice upon a firm commitment to providing world-class eye care and building respectful relationships with his patients. He is a multi-year winner in the Charlotte Sun Readers’ Choice Awards, where he has been voted “Best Optometrist” in Punta Gorda. Dr. Lang is also LASIK-certified in co-management, a Diplomat of the American Board of Optometry, a Diplomat of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, a Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and a Member of the American
Optometric Association.

In his free time, Dr. Lang enjoys endurance fitness, having completed the New York City Marathon twice, the inaugural Disney (FL) Marathon, as well as the Portland (OR) Marathon. More recently, he developed an interest in biking and has completed the Horrible Hundred mile event in Clermont, FL, twice. He also enjoys reading, singing, and snow skiing. Above all else, he loves spending time with his wife of 32 years and their daughter. They especially enjoy celebrating that their birthdays are on the same day!

Location served: Punta Gorda

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Dr. John Gallagher is a residency-trained and board-certified optometrist at Center For Sight. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. He then went on to attend Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in Davie, FL, where he earned a second Bachelor of Science degree in addition to his Doctor of Optometry degree.

Prior to joining Center For Sight, Dr. Gallagher completed an optometry externship followed by an optometric residency at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Orlando, FL. During his two years there, he focused on ocular disease management, primary eye care, geriatric care, specialty contact lens fittings, traumatic brain injury cases, and specialized treatments for low vision. At Center For Sight, Dr. Gallagher performs comprehensive eye exams, ocular disease management, glaucoma treatment, dry eye care, as well as family eye care and contact lens fittings.

He is currently a member of the American Optometric Association and the Florida Optometric Association. During his training at Nova Southeastern University, he was a member of the Ocular Disease and Cornea and Contact Lens clubs.

A native Floridian, Dr. Gallagher is from Stuart, FL and currently lives in Venice, FL, where he enjoys the natural beauty of the surrounding beaches. During his time at Florida State University, he held many leadership positions, and was recognized as a member of the 2017 Homecoming Court. In his spare time, Dr. Gallagher enjoys cycling, traveling, cooking, and spending time in nature.

Locations Served: Englewood and Port Charlotte