Thomas L. Croley, M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist. He earned the Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Oklahoma in 1982 and finished his medical internship and ophthalmology residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has received specialized training in cataract and laser surgery and intraocular lens implantation.

Dr. Croley has presented educational programs on emerging eye technology to national and international organizations. He works closely with several national agencies to develop and improve the use and style of intraocular lenses to make them better and safer for cataract patients.

Dr. Croley commits numerous hours each year to additional specialized training in ophthalmology to provide the latest advances and technology to his patients. In addition, he shares this knowledge and training with other medical professionals and has designed his surgery facility so that they can observe surgical procedures in progress.

Dr. Croley's outside interests include coaching Little League, piloting his own private plane and committing his time to community service activities. Once a highly regarded professional baseball prospect, Dr. Croley left his own "field of dreams" to pursue a greater dream in the field of medicine. His efforts resulted in the creation of Central Florida Eye Institute, Marion County's first ambulatory outpatient care center. With over 25 employees, Central Florida Eye Institute is considered by many to be one of Florida's premier eye care facilities.

Dr. Croley is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, the Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society and the Florida Ophthalmic Society. His special interest is in the treatment of cataracts, glaucoma and laser surgery.