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Giving the Gift of Sight: An Initiative of Compassion from Florida Eye Specialists Provides Life-Altering Vision Care to Those Without Access

As healthcare costs continue to rise and many people find it increasingly difficult to access the care they need, vision care often takes a backseat. Whether due to the high cost of insurance, scaling back of government healthcare programs, or simply the financial challenges of daily life, many individuals find themselves without access to the

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May 23, 2025
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Now Open: Ormond Beach Office

International Eye Associates Joins the Florida Eye Specialists Network Florida Eye Specialists, the largest eye practice in North Florida, and International Eye Associates, a trusted Ormond Beach practice of over 20 years, have joined forces to improve access to specialty eye care in the Ormond Beach area. With this acquisition, International Eye Associates and its

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November 14, 2024
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WATCH: Restoring 20/20 Vision With the Light Adjustable Lens

Thanks to the new Light Adjustable Lens, cataract surgeons like the dedicated doctors at Florida Eye Specialists can now help patients see better than ever with cataract surgery. Local Jacksonville TV news station First Coast News recently spoke with our doctors to explain this transformative new technology. Florida Eye Specialists Leading the Way to Bringing

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October 2, 2024
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WATCH: Dr. Riordan Explains BlephEx Dry Eye Treatment on News4Jax

News4Jax Describes BlephEx Dry Eye Treatment as a ‘Spa Day’ for Your Eyes Did you know that dry eyes can be a symptom of menopause? That’s what the women of River City Live and the Uncluttered and Unfiltered Podcast learned while discussing their own discomfort with Florida Eye Specialists dry eye expert Dr. Kimberly Riordan. 

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August 21, 2024

Florida Eye Specialists Named Jacksonville’s Best Eye Care Clinic

2024 Community’s Choice Awards Recognize the Best Businesses in Jacksonville For the 9th year in a row, Florida Eye Specialists was named the Best Eye Care Clinic in Jacksonville for excellence in eye care services. The award was presented after a community vote in the 2024 Best of Bold City Community’s Choice Awards competition, conducted

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August 7, 2024
Eye Drop Recalls: Dr. Guier Explains Safety Tips on News4Jax

Eye Drop Recalls: Dr. Guier Explains Safety Tips on News4Jax

FDA Eye Drop Warning: Risk of Eye Infection from Major Brands Recently, the FDA issued a warning for consumers to stop using more than two dozen over-the-counter eye drop products. This warning includes products sold at major retail stores and pharmacies like Target and CVS. The FDA found that these eye drops could cause an

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November 15, 2023
Dr. Shetty On New Glaucoma Treatment

Dr. Shetty Explains New Glaucoma Treatment on News4Jax

Dr. Rajesh Shetty, an ophthalmologist at Florida Eye Specialists, was among the first doctors to use the innovative Xen Gel Stent, a new method of glaucoma surgery that is safer and much faster. This new treatment helped save a woman’s vision in her left eye.  Dr. Shetty sat down with local TV news station News4Jax

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July 14, 2022
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Dr. Riordan Discusses UV Rays & Cataracts on News4Jax

Twenty percent of cataracts are caused by overexposure to UV radiation. As National Cataract Awareness Month takes off, it is important to be aware of the negative ways that UV rays affect our eyes. Dr. Kimberly Riordan, an optometrist at Florida Eye Specialists, sat down with TV news station News4Jax to discuss how the sun

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June 29, 2022

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