Todd Lang, O.D.
Optometric Physician
Dr. Todd Lang is a board-certified optometric physician who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing eye diseases including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and more. Dr. Lang performs pre-operative testing and post-operative care for cataract surgery, corneal transplant, and laser vision correction patients.
In addition, Dr. Lang is currently the only optometrist who is board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine in the United States. Lifestyle Medicine can prevent, treat, and reverse chronic disease. Having earned this certification, Dr. Lang has attained a high level of education on how proper nutrition, physical activity, and stress management can be used as a tool to combat chronic disease. Dr. Lang’s unique expertise aids him in achieving his goal of helping his patients see better, live better, and live longer.
Dr. Lang has over 30 years of clinical practice experience and has been serving the Punta Gorda area since 1991, when he opened his private practice, formerly known as Bayside Eye Center. Bayside Eye Center became a trusted fixture in the Punta Gorda community, and in 2020, Dr. Lang partnered with Center For Sight to offer his patients even greater access to the finest cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, cornea, retina, and oculo-plastics specialists in Southwest Florida.
Dr. Lang has built his practice upon a firm commitment to providing world-class eye care and building respectful relationships with his patients. He is a multi-year winner in the Charlotte Sun Readers’ Choice Awards, where he has been voted “Best Optometrist” in Punta Gorda. Dr. Lang is also LASIK-certified in co-management, a Diplomat of the American Board of Optometry, a Diplomat of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, a Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and a Member of the American
Optometric Association.
In his free time, Dr. Lang enjoys endurance fitness, having completed the New York City Marathon twice, the inaugural Disney (FL) Marathon, as well as the Portland (OR) Marathon. More recently, he developed an interest in biking and has completed the Horrible Hundred mile event in Clermont, FL, twice. He also enjoys reading, singing, and snow skiing. Above all else, he loves spending time with his wife of 32 years and their daughter. They especially enjoy celebrating that their birthdays are on the same day!