Dr. Peter Bracha Joins Florida Retina Specialists, Brings Expertise and Compassion to Space Coast

Bringing Sight into Focus: Dr. Peter Bracha Joins Florida Retina Specialists

Though new to Brevard County, Dr. Peter Bracha brings more than a decade of experience treating the full range of retinal conditions.

Just as important is that Dr. Peter Bracha shares Florida Retina Specialists’ treatment philosophy of expert, personalized, and empathetic care. This standard has earned the practice a reputation as the premier specialist for retinal issues in East Central Florida.

“I feel fortunate to be part of a practice that is deeply professional, ethical, and compassionate,” said Dr. Bracha, who practiced in Iowa and Wisconsin before joining Dr. Frank Venzara III, Dr. Eric Guglielmo, and the rest of the team at Florida Retinal Specialists.

A board-certified vitreoretinal surgeon, Dr. Bracha is passionate about delivering thorough, thoughtful, and compassionate care.

A summa cum laude graduate from Missouri’s Truman State University, he received his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

He completed his ophthalmology residency at Indiana University, where he served as chief resident and earned the Merrill Grayson Leadership Award. His advanced vitreoretinal surgical fellowship was completed at the University of Pennsylvania, where he received the Resident Teaching Award.

Active in clinical research, Dr. Bracha has contributed to dozens of professional medical journals and to several book chapters. He has performed thousands of retinal procedures, including injections, laser treatments, and complex surgeries.

Dr. Bracha feels blessed to be able to provide patients with ever-expanding treatment options.

“The field of retina has seen remarkable progress in the past decade, with new treatments and technologies emerging at a rapid pace,” he explained.

“Since I began my ophthalmology training over a decade ago, we’ve gained therapies for geographic atrophy [an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that causes progressive and irreversible vision loss], as well as more effective and longer-lasting treatments for age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that can cause vision loss and blindness.”

Each patient receives a custom treatment plan, regardless of the issue.

“We tailor each treatment plan to the individual needs and goals of our patients,” Dr. Bracha said. Advances in imaging and surgical equipment have significantly improved the ability to diagnose and manage complex conditions with greater precision and safety.

“It’s incredibly rewarding to offer patients access to these innovations and to work closely with them to develop personalized treatment plans that help preserve or restore their vision,” Dr. Bracha said.

“Today, we can repair retinal detachments, remove floaters, close macular holes and peel epiretinal membranes with far less risk than was possible in the past.”

Florida Retinal Specialists’ state-of-the-art medical management of conditions such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy provides patients with newer, more effective medications that work rapidly and for longer.

“This means fewer injections, fewer office visits, and reduced risk of complications over time, all of which contribute to better patient outcomes and quality of life,” Dr. Bracha said.

“Our aim is to provide expert, personalized care in a supportive and welcoming environment for every patient at every visit.”

Dr. Bracha is accepting new patients at Florida Retina Specialists’ offices at 280 N. Sykes Creek Pkwy, Suite B, Merritt Island, and at 2329 Medico Lane, Suite 103, Viera.

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