ABOUT

retina associates dr. mughal

Dr. Mansoor Mughal, MD

Dr. Mughal is a board-certified Ophthalmologist who practices in Jacksonville and Orange Park. He has treated the most patients with Diplopia in the Jacksonville area.  Beloved by patients and staff, Dr. Mughal is affiliated with multiple hospitals: Ascension St Vincent's Riverside, UF Health Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Nassau, Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital, HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Ascension Saint Vincent's Saint Johns County, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, SGMC Health-Main, and UF Health Flagler Hospital.

Why are you a retina specialist?

My interest in retina stems from a deep appreciation for its complexity and the critical role it plays in preserving sight. During my clinical rotations, I was drawn to the intricate anatomy and pathology of the posterior segment, but what truly solidified my passion was witnessing how timely interventions—like intravitreal injections or retinal surgeries—could prevent irreversible blindness.

What do you enjoy about your work?

I enjoy being a retina specialist because it allows me to directly impact people’s quality of life in a profound way. Vision is one of our most valued senses, and helping someone preserve or regain their sight—especially when facing potentially blinding conditions like retinal detachments, diabetic retinopathy, or macular degeneration—is incredibly rewarding. The opportunity to make a tangible impact on someone’s quality of life, often during some of their most vulnerable moments, is what excites me most about my career.

What do you find meaningful about your specific expertise?

One of the most fulfilling aspects is the ability to preserve or restore vision in patients who might otherwise face significant or total vision loss. Treating conditions like retinal detachments, diabetic retinopathy, or age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can dramatically improve someone’s quality of life.

What do you do in your spare time?

I enjoy restoring old cars, traveling with my wife and 3 children and trying local cuisine while exploring the natural beauty of Northeast Florida.

EDUCATION:

  • Medical School: University of Cambridge, UK

  • Neurology Residency: University of Texas at Houston

  • Ophthalmology Residency: Nassau University Medical Center/ Columbia University, NY

  • Neuro Ophthalmology Fellowship: University of Iowa

  • Glaucoma Fellowship: University of Texas at Houston

  • Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship: NJ Retina/ Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital/ Rutgers University; Retina Associates P.A – Associate August 2020

CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Board Certified: American Board of Ophthalmology

  • Board Certified: American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology

  • ABO/AOBOO Examiner 2024