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A native of Virginia, Dr. Farah received a four-year academic scholarship to the University of Virginia where he completed his pre-med studies and majored in Economics. He continued on to receive his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA, where he was awarded several academic scholarships and selected as a junior member to the prestigious medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), later serving as Vice President. Upon graduation, he received the Dean’s Service Award as well as several professionalism awards in recognition of his service to the medical school community. Dr. Farah went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at the internationally recognized Wills Eye Hospital, the oldest eye hospital in the country and considered among the top training institutions in the nation. At Wills Eye, Dr. Farah was among the first residents to perform laser-assisted cataract surgery in the country. He also pursued his interest in cutting-edge cataract surgery technology and has presented his research at several national conferences including the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery annual conference. To date, he has performed over 5,000 cataract and LASIK surgeries and greatly enjoys the collaboration that goes into successful eye surgery.

He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and is certified for the CATALYS Precision Laser System for Laser Cataract Surgery and the VISX Excimer Laser for Laser Vision Correction.

Dr. Farah resides in Williamsburg with his wife, an alumna of William & Mary, and their four children.

Leana Long, M.D., is an experienced ophthalmologist and surgeon. She enjoys helping her patients see better by managing glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration and dry eye syndrome. Dr. Long prides herself in providing cutting-edge treatment to help her patients see better. She was one of the first ophthalmologists on the Peninsula to perform SLTs, a laser treatment for glaucoma. She offers professional eyelid treatments to help sore, inflamed eyelids and evaporative dry eye disease and has expertise using Botox to treat medical conditions such as facial spasms. In addition to the outstanding level of medical care she provides, her patients
appreciate the compassion they receive. 

Dr. Long received her baccalaureate degree with honors in neuroscience from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. She then worked as a researcher in the Department of Molecular Neurobiology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Long earned her medical degree at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina and an internship at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Virginia. Later, she completed her medical and surgical residency training in ophthalmology at the University of Texas, San Antonio. Dr. Long is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. 

Outside work, Dr. Long enjoys participating in local running events and treasures her time with her two children.

Dilru Amarasekera, MD is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cataract surgeon and glaucoma specialist. Dr. Amarasekera completed her undergraduate education at the Pennsylvania State University as part of a combined, accelerated BS/MD program. She received her Doctor of Medicine from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. During her time at Jefferson, she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and served as Vice President.

Dr. Amarasekera then completed an internship at Pennsylvania Hospital followed by an ophthalmology residency at the internationally recognized Wills Eye Hospital, one of the top ophthalmology training programs in the country. At Wills Eye she was selected as Co-Chief Resident in her final year of training. During residency she was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor society for delivering compassionate care and awarded the Luo Family Distinguished Service Award for her leadership and excellence in patient care.

Following residency, she completed a glaucoma fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital and was awarded the Rick Bay Excellence in Eyecare Education Scholarship. Dr. Amarasekera then spent several years as a glaucoma specialist on the Wills Eye Glaucoma service and Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. Dr. Amarasekera has trained numerous residents and glaucoma fellows in cataract and glaucoma surgery. She has published several peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Ophthalmology and JAMA Ophthalmology, and has presented award-winning research at national conferences.

In her free time, Dr. Amarasekera enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Derek Evans joins our practice after holding the role of clinical director of multiple refractive surgery centers across central and southeast Virginia. Prior to this experience, Dr. Evans worked in a multi-disciplinary ophthalmology setting with an emphasis on medical and surgical eye care. Dr. Evans’ training includes pre/post-operative care of cataract, refractive, cornea, and glaucoma surgery, the diagnosis and management of anterior and posterior ocular diseases, and performing medical eye exams for glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, and other eye diseases. Dr. Evans also has extensive experience in complex contact lens cases, fitting specialty contact lenses for patients with corneal ectatic conditions such as keratoconus, dry eye, and other difficult contact lens fittings.

Dr. Evans earned his Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology and immunology from Virginia Tech. He then attended the Southern California College of Optometry where he received his Doctorate of Optometry, graduating magna cum laude. A native Virginian, Dr. Evans grew up in Fairfax and resides in Williamsburg with his wife Tonia, his two children Carter and Eloise, and their two rescue dogs, Ike and Clementine.

Dr. Adriana Medina graduated magna cum laude from the Southern California College of Optometry and completed a residency in Ocular Disease and Primary Care at Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility in Chinle, Arizona, where she practiced for seven years serving members of the Navajo Nation.

Before joining Cullom & Farah Eye & Laser Center, Dr. Medina practiced at Dominion Eye Associates of Chesterfield in Virginia. Her clinical experience includes cataract postoperative care, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, urgent eye care, and comprehensive eye exams.

Born in Southern California, Dr. Medina lived in Colima, Mexico from ages 10 to 18 and is fluent in Spanish, allowing her to care for both English and Spanish speaking patients.

She developed a deep appreciation for the Southwest and its culture while living in the heart of the Navajo Nation. Her husband, Juan Carlos Medina, is an artist who creates colorful paintings inspired by the Southwest and Mexico, and together they are raising their two elementary-aged children, Emiliana and Joaquin.