Dr. Aaron P. Appiah, MD

Expert Publications

• The nature, causes, and visual outcome of ocular trauma requiring posterior segment surgery at a county hospital.
• Incidence and characteristics of retinopathy of prematurity in a low-income inner-city population.
• Delayed diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy in black and Hispanic patients with diabetes mellitus.
• Secondary causes of premacular fibrosis.
• A review of 324 cases of idiopathic premacular gliosis.

Media Releases

Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Aaron P. Appiah, who serves patients in Tallahassee, Florida.

Dr. Appiah is a skilled ophthalmologist who has dedicated years to acquiring high-level holistic competency across the varying sub-specialties of eye disease including the medical and surgical treatment of diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, uveitis, macular holes, vitreous floaters, retinal detachment, and plaquenil toxicity. He practices alongside Dr. Karen Young at Capital Eye Consultants, P.A. in Tallahassee, Florida. 

With a family-friendly approach to medicine, the doctor-duo strive to educate their patients on understanding eye diseases as a key to maximized care. Their charge is to help patients make the best decisions in the increasingly complex specialty of eye surgery and care.

Having been active in the ophthalmology discipline since the late 1970s, Dr. Appiah obtained his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts in 1982. He then went on to serve his internship at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1983. This was followed by a residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai in 1986, and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the Eye Research Institute of Retina Foundation in 1988.

The doctor’s passion for his field of study led to several awards and accolades throughout his education and training. He earned board certification in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America. 

Continuing to apply his knowledge to the betterment of his patients, Dr. Appiah remains a member of the Florida Medical Association, the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He attributes his success to being passionate about his field, providing high-quality patient care, utilizing the latest advancements in technology, and continuously being involved in research.

Grateful for his accomplishments, he has earned his status as an authority in the field of ophthalmology by contributing to several case studies and original research efforts. His findings have been featured in many of the industry’s top periodicals. When the opportunity presents itself, Dr. Appiah shares his knowledge with others at speaking engagements around the world.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.

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