SightMD Welcomes Medical Retina Specialist Eva Raparia, MD, to Smithtown and Bay Shore

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, is pleased to announce that Eva Raparia, MD, a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained medical retina specialist, has joined the SightMD team. Dr. Raparia will see patients at SightMD's Smithtown and Bay Shore locations, expanding access to specialized retinal care for patients across Long Island.

Dr. Raparia specializes in the medical management and treatment of retinal diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, and other complex retinal conditions. She also performs in-office retinal procedures, including intravitreal anti-VEGF injections and retinal laser treatments.

"I am thrilled to begin the next chapter of my career at SightMD as a retina specialist, dedicated to helping patients maintain and restore their vision through advanced treatments for retinal diseases and the latest medical technology," said Dr. Eva Raparia. "Returning home to serve the very community where I grew up makes this opportunity even more meaningful to me. I look forward to providing compassionate, cutting-edge care to my local neighbors and helping them protect their sight for years to come."

A Long Island native, Dr. Raparia earned her undergraduate degree from Macaulay Honors College at Brooklyn College as part of its combined B.A./M.D. program with SUNY Downstate Medical Center. She went on to earn her medical degree from SUNY Downstate with a Distinction in Research and was selected for the Clinical Neurosciences Pathway Honors Program.

Dr. Raparia completed her ophthalmology residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center before pursuing advanced fellowship training in Medical Retina at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School. Throughout her career, she has contributed to ophthalmic research, authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, and presented her work at professional and academic meetings.

"We are excited to welcome Dr. Raparia to SightMD and to expand the specialized retina care available to patients in our Smithtown and Bay Shore communities," said Jeffrey Martin, MD, Co-Founder of SightMD. "Her advanced training, commitment to innovation, and personal connection to Long Island make her an outstanding addition to our team. Most importantly, she shares our commitment to providing patients with exceptional, compassionate eye care close to home."

Dr. Raparia is board certified in ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists.

Dr. Raparia is now accepting patients at SightMD Smithtown and SightMD Bay Shore. To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit SightMD.com or call 855-295-4144.

SightMD New York is actively seeking ophthalmology professionals who are interested in joining its outstanding team. If you are an ophthalmology practice owner interested in merging or selling your practice, please contact the Chief Medical Officer, Brad Kligman, MD, at [email protected]. 

About SightMD New York

SightMD is a rapidly-growing integrated ophthalmic group, offering patients access to over 100 doctors through the convenience of 38 locations across New York. SightMD's track record of providing clinically-excellent care spans over 50 years, and its services include LASIK laser vision correction, laser cataract surgery and lens implantation, oculoplastic surgery, general eye exams, glaucoma management, retinal disorder treatment, corneal services, neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, and audiology. Sight Growth Partners is the administrative services provider for SightMD as well as SightMD Connecticut, SightMD Massachusetts, SightMD New Jersey, and SightMD Pennsylvania. For more information about SightMD, please visit sightmd.com

SOURCE SightMD