Cynthia J. Mackay, M. D., Ophthalmologist

CYNTHIA J. MACKAY, M. D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist, with comprehensive training in all aspects of eye care, and with special expertise in diseases of the retina and eye laser surgery.

Welcome.

I retired from active ophthalmology practice in August 2018. I practiced ophthalmology for over 40 years.

I have co-authored a book on Lasik Complications, “The Unsightly Truth of Laser Vision Correction: Lasik Surgery Makes Healthy Eyes Sick” The other authors include Morris Waxler, PhD, Paula Cofer, Lasik damaged patient, and Edward Boshnick, optometrist. The book was published in May 2024. It is available on Amazon.

I was the executive producer of a new movie, “Broken Eyes“, which premiered at the Minneapolis international film festival in April 2024. The movie is currently going to a number of other international film festivals. It will be ready for viewing by the public in about a year.

I have also published a memoir, “Making The Cut“, which describes my life as a surgeon and the events in my childhood and adulthood that led to success in the operating room. This book was published in May 2024. It is available on Amazon.

Please feel free to contact me for further information: Via Email: DrMacKay@protonmail.com.
I look forward to hearing from you.

Best Wishes,

Cynthia J MacKay MD

I dedicated my life to providing the very best eye care, first as a practitioner of ophthalmology for 40 years, more recently as an advocate to warn people about the disastrous cosmetic unnecessary eye procedure LASIK, which leaves 30% of patients with permanent, untreatable, life-destroying complications.

EXPERIENCE: Dr. MacKay was in practice for over 40 years and performed tens of thousands of eye surgeries. (more)

TRAINING: Dr. MacKay’s training has included Harvard University and Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons. (more)

RESEARCH: Dr. MacKay has lectured around the world on new developments in eye research, publishing more than 40 original peer reviewed articles. (more)

TEACHING: Dr. MacKay lectured at the world-renowned Lancaster Course for 17 years, where she trained thousands of new ophthalmology residents. (more)

AWARDS: Dr. MacKay has been recognized as an outstanding researcher (American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award) and teacher (Richard C. Troutman Master Teacher Award). She attained the title of Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Columbia University. (more)