Ana A. Morales, MD Joins OCLI Vision in East Setauket, Patchogue & Port Jefferson

EAST SETAUKET, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OCLI Vision is pleased to welcome Ana A. Morales, MD, a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in Cornea and External Disease, with a focus on advanced cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmic care. Dr. Morales will begin seeing patients on October 19th, 2026, at OCLI Vision's East Setauket, Patchogue, and Port Jefferson locations, providing personalized, evidence-based care with an emphasis on achieving the best possible visual outcomes for every patient.

Dr. Morales specializes in advanced cataract surgery, including premium intraocular lenses (IOLs), astigmatism correction, and femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery. Her fellowship training in Cornea and External Disease provides extensive expertise in the evaluation and treatment of complex corneal and ocular surface disorders. This specialized knowledge allows her to optimize the ocular surface before cataract surgery, an important consideration for patients seeking premium lens technology and the best possible refractive outcomes.

Dr. Morales believes that successful cataract surgery begins long before the day of surgery, with a thorough evaluation, patient education, and careful attention to the health of the ocular surface. She is committed to helping patients understand their treatment options and providing individualized care based on their visual needs, lifestyle, and overall eye health.

In addition to cataract and corneal care, Dr. Morales provides comprehensive ophthalmic care, including the medical and laser management of glaucoma. When appropriate, she also offers minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) in conjunction with cataract surgery.

Prior to joining OCLI Vision, Dr. Morales served as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of the Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. While maintaining an active cataract surgery practice, she developed a regional referral program for complex ocular surface disease and established her second Dry Eye Center of Excellence, emphasizing ocular surface optimization as an important component of successful surgical outcomes.

Dr. Morales also brings extensive international experience to her practice. She has led surgical mission teams in China, Haiti, and throughout Asia and Latin America, performing more than 120 cataract and corneal procedures in Gansu Province, China. Her international work has expanded her experience in cataract surgery, corneal disease, and complex ocular surface disorders while caring for diverse patient populations.

Dr. Morales earned her Doctor of Medicine degree and completed her initial Ophthalmology Residency at the Autonomous University of Nuevo León in Monterrey, Mexico. She subsequently came to the United States to pursue advanced fellowship training in Cornea and External Disease at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, further developing her expertise in corneal disease, ocular surface disorders, and advanced cataract surgery.

After establishing her career in the United States, Dr. Morales completed an Internal Medicine Internship and a second Ophthalmology Residency at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She further advanced her surgical expertise through additional training in advanced refractive cataract surgery at Narayana Nethralaya in Bangalore and Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital in Chennai, India.

A dedicated educator, Dr. Morales has trained ophthalmology residents in cataract surgery, ocular surface disease, and anterior segment procedures. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Morales is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to provide care to Spanish-speaking patients in their preferred language.

"I am excited to join OCLI Vision and look forward to caring for patients across Suffolk County," said Dr. Morales. "My goal is to provide each patient with thoughtful, personalized care and to help them understand their options so we can work together toward the best possible visual outcome."

Outside the clinic, Dr. Morales enjoys traveling with her husband and their two sons, exploring new cultures, watercolor painting, gardening, and cycling.

Appointments with Dr. Morales are available at OCLI Vision's East Setauket, Patchogue, and Port Jefferson offices:

East Setauket
4 Technology Drive, Suite 150
East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: (631) 941-1400
Fax: (631) 941-1476

Patchogue
100 Hospital Road, Suite 216
Patchogue, NY 11772
Phone: (631) 828-3588
Fax: (631) 828-3585

Port Jefferson
125 Oakland Avenue, Suite 101
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Phone: (631) 828-7100
Fax: (631) 828-7171

To learn more or schedule a consultation, visit www.ocli.net.

About OCLI Vision:

Founded in 1997, OCLI Vision (http://www.ocli.net) is one of the leading ophthalmology practices in the United States. The practices of OCLI Vision offer eye care services at locations throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. OCLI Vision is led by a large group of highly skilled ophthalmologists and optometrists in each major sub-specialty of eye care who provide comprehensive eye care services, including treatment for cataracts, corneal disease, glaucoma, retinal disease, oculoplastics, and refractive surgery.

About Spectrum Vision Partners:

Spectrum Vision Partners ("SVP") (https://www.spectrumvisionpartners.com) is a leading management services organization, serving the ophthalmology sector. With over 1,400 employees providing world-class practice management and administrative solutions to a network of nationally renowned, multi-specialty ophthalmologists in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, SVP supports over 60 clinic locations, five state-licensed ambulatory surgery centers, and over 150 surgeons, doctors and other medical professionals. SVP provides a comprehensive set of business support functions, including billing and collections, credential services, marketing, physician recruitment, ASC development, financial and accounting services, benefits and payroll management and information technology. The company's corporate service center is located at 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 111, Garden City, NY 11530.

SOURCE OCLI Vision