Modernizing Monovision – Donald Downer, M.D. First Physician in North Florida to perform an IC-8 Apthera Lens Implant
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, June 12, 2023-Donald Downer, M.D. was recently the first physician in North Florida to perform a successful IC-8 Apthera Lens Implant. This lens is the first of its kind. Dr. Downer states, “I’m always excited to be on the cutting edge of ophthalmology advancements for cataract surgery, and the Apthera IC-8 IOL is…
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Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons Welcomes Glaucoma Specialist, Yasmin Islam, M.D.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, August 22, 2022-Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons recently welcomed Glaucoma Specialist, Yasmin Islam, M.D. to their practice. Dr. Islam received her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, FL. She completed her internal medicine internship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA and her ophthalmology residency at the…
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Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons Welcomes
Cornea Specialist, Christopher Barron, M.D.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, August 4, 2022-Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons recently welcomedCornea Specialist, Christopher Barron, M.D. to their practice. Dr. Barron received his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, FL. He also completed his Internship and Residency at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, as well. Dr….
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Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons Welcomes Optometrist/Low Vision Specialist, Jericho Sayoc, O.D.
Jericho Sayoc, O.D. has recently joined Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons as an associate of their clinical staff. Dr. Sayoc earned a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and a doctorate degree in optometry from Midwestern Arizona College of Optometry. He completed his Optometry Residency at the VA Hospital in Jacksonville with an emphasis on…
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Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons Welcomes Oculoplastic Surgeon, John R. Bullock, M.D.
Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons recently welcomed John R. Bullock, M.D. to their practice. Dr. Bullock joined Clay Eye after completing his Oculofacial Plastic Surgery and Orbital Disease Fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “I grew up in North Florida and received my Medical Degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville. Believe…
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I HATE HAVING MY EYES DILATED
If you are a patient that year after year dreads having their eyes dilated-then Optomap might be your answer! We’ve heard it all…. “it’s such a weird feeling”, “makes me feel off-balance”, “it takes forever to wear off”, “I don’t mind the eye exam, it’s the dilation part that I hate!”. Most patients feel they…
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Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons Welcomes Medical/Surgical Retina Specialist, J. Parker DuPree, M.D.
Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons recently welcomed J. Parker DuPree, M.D. to their practice. Dr. DuPree joined Clay Eye after completing his Vitreoretinal Fellowship at The University of Kentucky. He recently returned to Jacksonville to begin his tenure with Clay Eye. “Jacksonville is my hometown and I’m really happy for the opportunity to be back….
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I just need an eye exam…
Most people just know the term “eye doctor”, but in reality, there are several different kinds of “eye doctors”. What’s the difference between an MD and DO? For patients, there is virtually no difference between the treatment by an MD or DO. They are both similarly educated and certified, attending 4 years of medical school,…
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Blinded by the light?
Do you block your eyes from bright light…do you turn off bright lights…do you squint…do you turn down the brightness of your screen/monitor? If you answered YES to any of these questions, Acuvue Oasys with Transitions contact lenses might be the solution for you. Did you know… 64% of consumers are bothered by bright light…
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Spreadsheet, word document, email… repeat.
March is Workplace Eye Safety month, and while we typically assume professions such as healthcare, mechanic, landscaping, welding, etc. are the most prone to eye injuries, the most common is actually computer vision syndrome. What is Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)? Wikipedia defines CVS as a “condition resulting from focusing the eyes on a computer or…
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