May is Healthy Vision Month!
We’ve all heard the saying-“Take Care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live.” A similar saying stands true for your eyesight. Your eyes are the only pair that you have, so it’s so important that you take care of them. A comprehensive dilated eye exam can tell you so much about…
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Mandarin Location now offering Saturday Hours
We recognize that it’s challenging to fit everything into a traditional work week. In an effort to accommodate our patient’s needs, we are now offering Saturday appointments at our Mandarin location. Our Saturday office hours will be from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. Our comprehensive optical showroom has the latest frame selections, with styles to fit every…
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Susan Frick, O.D. Joins Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons is pleased to announce that Susan Frick, O.D. has officially joined their practice. Dr. Frick graduated from the University of Tampa with her degree in Finance, and continued on to Nova-Southeastern University for her Doctor of Optometry Degree. Her education, combined with over 20 years of experience in the Jacksonville…
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7 Tools to Help You Adapt to Low Vision
Having vision loss is frustrating and having independence is important. Diminished vision doesn’t necessarily mean surrendering your normal activities, however it might mean that you need to adapt to new ways to do them. There are many tools, techniques and resources for people with low vision. Low Vision Aids When traditional eyeglasses are no longer…
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February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration/Low Vision Awareness Month
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in people 50 and older, and as you age, the risk increases. This disease affects more than 10 million Americans-more than cataracts and glaucoma combined. Age Related Macular Degeneration occurs when the macula, the central part of the retina that is important for…
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January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. At Clay Eye, we are fortunate to have our very own Dr. David Hayes, A Specialty Trained Glaucoma Surgeon on our team. Facts About Glaucoma: Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness More than 2.2 million Americans age 40 and older suffer from glaucoma. Sadly, nearly half do not…
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A Total Solar Eclipse is Coming to the United States – Let Us Help You Watch Safely
Mark your calendar … a total solar eclipse is coming to the United States on August 21st for the first time in nearly a century! A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely blocks the view of the sun, causing complete darkness for a brief period of time. As we all know, it can…
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Sightpath Medical Names New Laser Cataract Medical Director
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – (May 10, 2016) – Sightpath Medical announces the selection of Donald M. Downer, M.D., as MoFe™ Medical Director. In this role, Dr. Downer will advise the company on current and imminent industry trends and best practices as they relate to our technology platforms. The MoFe™ Medical Director also serves as a professional…
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Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons – First in Northeast Florida to Implant Miniature Telescope To Restore Vision Loss!
Fifteen million Americans have Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), a slow, deterioration and loss of one’s central vision. Dr. Donald Downer of Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons recently performed the first CentraSight mini telescope implant, a new surgical procedure to help improve central vision in patients with end-stage ARMD. This procedure was conducted at Fleming…
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