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Dr. Zarmeena Vendal, MD

Ophthalmology
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Westlake Eye Specialists - Austin 5656 Bee Caves Rd Ste F200, West Lake Hills, TX 78746
(512) 472-4011

Overview
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Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Meet Dr. Zarmeena Vendal"My mission is to provide cutting edge surgical care with a personal touch. I like to understand my patients’ vision concerns so I can recommend the right treatments to meet their needs. As the owner of Westlake eye, I pride myself on our excellent teamwork and compassionate care."Dr. Vendal is a board-certified ophthalmologist and surgeon who is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and the owner of Westlake Eye Specialists. She has practiced in Central Texas for over 15 years has been voted Austin Top Doc by her peers in 2013, 2019, and 2020. In 2017 she was also recognized as a Woman to Watch by Ausin Womens Magazine.Dr. Vendal is committed to cutting edge technology in both cataract surgery and glaucoma surgery. She was the first surgeon in the US to implant the RESTOR Active Focus Toric implant which gave patients access to both near vision and astigmatism correction at the same time. After training at Harvard’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary for glaucoma, she also brought MIGS technology to the Austin area with the use of the OMNI canaloplasty device allowing for a minimally invasive approach to glaucoma surgery.Dr. Vendal’s commitment to the Austin community remains a priority. She currently serves on the Board of Directors at the Contemporary Austin Museum. She also served as the president of the Board for ConnectHer, an organization devoted to the advancement of women and girls locally and internationally. In 2019, she was honored to be named a candidate for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s Man/Woman of the Year initiative in Austin.SpecialtiesGlaucomaPRELEX Vision Correction SurgeryLaser-Assisted Cataract SurgeryDry EyesEducationCollege: University of Texas at Austin – B.A. in BiologyMedical School: UT Health Science Center – San AntonioInternship in Medicine: University of North Carolina hospitals at Chapel HillResidency in ophthalmology: Penn State UniversityFellowship in Glaucoma: Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye, and Ear InfirmaryResearchRetinopathy of PrematurityLow-tension GlaucomaDry eye treatment in Glaucoma patientsCase studies in Laser-Assisted Cataract SurgeryWestlake Eye SpecialistsWestlake Eye Specialists is staffed by ophthalmologists, eye doctors and professional staff dedicated to providing patients with excellent care to ensure the best possible outcomes. Our technical personnel undergo extensive training and continued education including certification by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology requiring rigorous written and practical testing.From the front desk to the business office, every member of our team will work hard to make you their priority throughout every step of your care.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye, and Ear Infirmary

MEDICAL SCHOOL

UT Health Science Center – San Antonio

Penn State University

Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med - 2000

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Westlake Eye Specialists - Austin
5656 Bee Caves Rd Ste F200, West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

Cataract
Glaucoma
Keratitis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Eyes
Eye Allergies
Diabetic Eye Disease
Pterygium
Corneal Abrasion
Corneal Disease
Eye Floaters
Eye Infections
Eye Trauma
Eyestrain
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
Blurry Vision
Nearsightedness Myopia
Double Vision
Keratoconus
Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
Shingles
Droopy Eyelids
Heavy Eyelids
Swollen Eyelids
Dry Eye Syndrome
Blurring of Vision
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Diplopia (Double Vision)
Treatment of Refractive Errors (LASIK)
Distorted Vision
Revision Surgery

Procedures Performed

Lens and Cataract Procedures
Lasik Surgery
Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
Dry Eye Surgery (Conjunctivo-chalasis surgery)
Pterygium Surgery
Eye Health Exams
Lasik
Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification)
Ortho-K Non-Surgical Vision Correction
Vision Therapy
Eyelid Lifts
Corneal surgery
Cornea Transplants
Glaucoma surgery
Glaucoma Treatments
MIGS (Micro Incisional Glaucoma Surgery)

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Golden Rule
Aetna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Sendero Health Plans
GEHA
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Tricare
Envolve Benefit Options
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
AmeriGroup
Oscar Health Insurance
CHAMPVA
Ascension Health
Humana
Mutual of Omaha
Meritain Health
Kaiser Permanente

Cancer 66
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
Orthopedics 124
Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
Children's Hospital 23
Urology 117
Psychiatry 96
Geriatrics 115
Rehabilitation 139
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 50
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60