Florida Eye Specialists is fortunate to be able to give back to patients in need through pro bono surgeries funded by Florida Eye Cares. Marian Rogers has been fighting with glaucoma for decades. While doctors cannot reverse the vision loss in her eyes, Dr. Shetty performed a new technique with the XEN Gel Stent to
Dr. Kimberly Riordan discussed the link between screen time and dry eye disease on Action News Jax. Due to increased computer, cell phone, and television use, eye issues are on the rise. Dr. Riordan provides information on the link between heightened screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic and dry eye disease. Read the full story
Dr. Christian P. Guier Specializes in Optometry, Laser Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma, Retina, and Oculoplastics JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida Eye Specialists, the largest multi-specialty eye practice in North Florida, today announced the addition of board-certified optometrist and Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry Christian P. Guier, O.D., to the practice. The addition comes as the
Dr. Freidl was featured in the Jacksonville Daily Record for being the first ophthalmologist in Northeast Florida to perform cataract surgery with the Vivity Lens. This lens option performs better for patients who have had LASIK, or have glaucoma, macular degeneration, or dry eye. Read more about Dr. Freidl’s experience with this innovative lens option.
Dr. Lott was featured on First Coast Connect to discuss a new artificial technology that can help treat and detect Wet Macular Degeneration. A new study used artificial technology as a way to predict which patients are more likely to develop this type of Macular Degeneration. Dr. Lott discusses the details of this study and
Freeman Kelly, an adjunct professor from the Bahamas, traveled to Jacksonville to receive a life-changing cornea transplant eye surgery. The 71-year-old professor has suffered from glaucoma and cataracts for years. After undergoing three different eye surgeries, Kelly’s vision still suffered. His blurry and unfocused vision had made it impossible for him to walk or drive
Dr. Amit Chokshi was interviewed on First Coast News to discuss the 60-percent rise in LASIK appointments since May 2020. He attributed this finding to the wearing of masks and increased screen-time. Many people who wear glasses and contact lenses are developing an eye condition called dry eye, which leads them to pursue LASIK surgery.
Dr. Kimberly Riordan was featured in The Ponte Vedra Recorder to discuss the link between internet usage and dry eye. According to one poll, the average U.S. person is now spending over 13 hours per day looking at a screen. That’s an increase from 10 hours last year. This can cause dry eye symptoms like
Dr. Kenzo Koike was featured in The Ponte Vedra Recorder to share his expertise on glaucoma in the context of the global pandemic. A recent study shows that glaucoma appointments are down 88% due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, this is a major concern since glaucoma, if given the opportunity, can steal your vision quickly and the
Dr. Shetty was featured in Florida Health Care News to discuss everything you need to know about cataract surgery. Cataracts are a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. Cataract surgery, which involves the replacement of the cloudy lens, is one of the most common procedures in the country, with more than 3.5 million
Dr. Amit Chokshi was recently featured in the Ponte Vedra Recorder with his daughter Sofia. He discusses their father-daughter mission trip last year to Querétero, Mexico. Dr. Chokshi learned an important cataract surgery technique to help underserved patients. The trip also brought him closer together with his daughter, while fostering her interest in medicine and
If you think you’re too young for cataract surgery, think again. Cataracts are a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye, and they can begin to develop in your 40s and 50s. Thanks to today’s advanced technology, cataract surgery is safer and provides better outcomes than ever, so patients don’t have to live
