Modern Eyes at Alafaya owned by Certified Optometric Physician "Brandon Mondesir O.D. Specialty Conta
12/22/2025
Have you taken full advantage of your vision insurance and flexible spending account (FSA) this year?
Use It, Or Lose It! Your vision matters—and now’s the moment to use your benefits before they expire. If you participate in an FSA or HSA, most plans reset on December 31st. Don’t let your hard-earned benefits go to waste!
You can apply your vision benefits toward:
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Eyeglasses (Frames + Lenses)
Prescription Sunglasses
Computer/Blue-Light Glasses
Contact Lenses
Why schedule now? December is our busiest month, and appointments fill quickly. Booking today helps you secure the time that works best for you. Beat the end of year rush, and schedule your appointment now before your benefits expire.
In addition to any unused benefits you may have, we are offering Buy One, Get One 50% Off Complete Eyeglasses*.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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12/16/2025
We heard your insurance benefits don’t roll over… so neither did we 😉
That’s why we’ve extended our holiday hours!
Book now, use those benefits, and start the new year seeing clearly
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12/08/2025
The holiday season gets busy fast, and it’s easy to put routine checkups on the back burner — especially when your vision seems just fine.
But your annual eye exam is more than updating your prescription. It helps protect your long-term eye health, catch early signs of conditions like glaucoma, and ensure you’re seeing your best heading into the new year.
Give yourself the gift of clear, healthy vision. 🎁
📅 Schedule your next eye exam and start the season—and the new year—on the right track.
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12/05/2025
Your eyes show you the world every single day — but how often do you stop to give them the care they deserve?
Between long work hours, screen time, seasonal allergies, and everyday stress, your eyes work overtime. Regular eye exams help protect your vision, catch early signs of issues, and keep you seeing clearly and comfortably year-round.
If it’s been a while since your last exam, consider this your friendly reminder.
📅 Book your next eye appointment today and give your eyes the attention they need!
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11/27/2025
Happy Thanksgiving!
May your turkey be juicy, your pie be endless, and your heart be full.
11/24/2025
We will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th, to allow our team to spend time with their families.
We will be back to normal business hours starting Monday, December 1st.
11/20/2025
This Thanksgiving, give thanks for your vision — and fill your plate with foods that help keep it strong! 👁️💛
Your eyes love nutrients like vitamin A, lutein, and omega-3s, found in:
🦃 Turkey & salmon
🥕 Carrots & sweet potatoes
🥬 Spinach & kale
🥜 Walnuts
What's on your plate this holiday?
11/11/2025
To all who have served — we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you.
Happy Veterans Day.
11/07/2025
Tired eyes? You might just need a break! 😴
Long days, bright screens, and late nights can all take a toll on your eyes. Here’s how to rest and refresh them:
💧 Blink often to prevent dryness
💻 Limit screen time before bed
🌙 Get enough sleep — your eyes repair overnight
A little rest goes a long way toward keeping your eyes comfortable and your vision sharp!
10/31/2025
Happy Halloween from all of us!
Stay safe, have fun, and don’t forget to keep an eye on the candy stash. 🍬👀
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Sitting on the bus after a long day in college I saw an advertisement asking “Are you interested in a career as an Optometrist?” in the school newspaper. At the time my answer was “I’m not sure”. I knew I wanted to provide a health service of some sort to my community but I really didn’t know in what capacity. I decided to seek more information about this ad. I followed the directions laid out in the ad and met a gentleman from the optometry college in New York City. After meeting with him I realized this is something I needed to pursue.
In my college town of London, Ontario Canada, I met with the local optometrist for a job shadowing session. We talked for a while. He was a very happy person and loved his profession. I wasn’t too convinced that it was for me until he let me look into a one of his patient’s eyes. I was blown away! Truthfully, I am still blown away 17 years later. I was hooked and everything in me was all the way into becoming an optometrist!
I attended the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in August of 2004. During my internship and externship training, I completed a rotation in south Florida in December of 2006. I was very pleased to be enjoying 80 degree weather in December! That weather sold me on living in Florida after my education was over. Upon graduation in 2008, I decided to obtain additional training by completing a residency in ocular disease at the Hudson Valley Veteran's Administration hospital in upstate New York. After that residency was done I headed for the sunny skies of Florida.
I settled in Tampa, Florida in 2010. I loved it! I met my beautiful wife, Alansen and not long after we decided to relocate to Orlando. I love it even more! We now have two wonderfully energetic boys. We call central Florida our home together and we both want to help make our community the best it can be.
My parents are from a small island in the Caribbean called St. Lucia. Growing up I was lucky enough to travel there numerous times. Those experiences were priceless and St. Lucia remains a very special place to me. I learned all about my family history during my travels. One of the more significant things I learned was about the family land and business that was conducted on it. My great grandfather was a lumberjack of sorts and would farm trees and sell the wood to neighboring islands. He would actually sail the ships to other lands himself!
My family sold this land sometime ago and my grand aunts were kind enough to share a small amount of the profits with me to help start my own independent optometric practice. So my new practice is not just an embodimet of my own self but also a representation of the trust that prior generations have placed in me. I take this trust very seriously and will treasure it always. So know that when you come to see me for some glasses or an eye exam, you have generations standing with me, and you, to help meet all of your eye care needs!
It has been a dream of mine to open my own independent optometric practice for about 10 years. Finally, this year that dream is happening. The hard work of my parents and generations in my family before me is enabling my dream to become a reality. I am forever grateful to them and to the central Florida community for trusting me to provide eye care services for the past 10 years. I can’t wait to keep it going into the future!
