

David Hayes, DO served as a U.S. Navy Flight Surgeon for 11 years and joined Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons in 2015. Dr. Hayes specialties include Laser Cataract Surgery and Glaucoma Surgery.
Medical Degree:
- The Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Kansas City, MO
Internship:
- Navy Medical Center, San Diego, CA
Residency:
- Ophthalmology, Navy Medical Center, San Diego, CA
Fellowship:
- Glaucoma, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Certifications:
- Board Certified Ophthalmologist, American Board of Ophthalmology
- iStent Certified
- iTrabectome Certified
- Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) Certified
Professional Organizations:
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
- American Osteopathic Association
- Florida Medical Association
Military Service:
- Former Lieutenant Commander, Medical Corps, US Navy
- Active Duty 2003-2014
- Flight Surgeon, VAQ-133, NAS Whidbey Island
- Two tours in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
- Ophthalmologist at Navy Hospitals Yokosuka, Japan, and Pensacola, Florida