JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, July 13, 2011 – Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons recently welcomed an eighth physician to their practice. Lawrence Levine, M.D., a fellowship trained pediatric ophthalmologist, joins Clay Eye from the faculty at the University of Florida. He provides complete pediatric eye care. Additionally, he performs specialty eye care in treating eye muscle disorders for both children and adults.

Dr. Levine has been caring for patients in the Southeast for over a decade and is nationally known, having lectured and published extensively over his career. He is also active in national education with the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

“Dr. Levine brings a strong and unique background to Clay Eye, and we are fortunate to have him within our own community,” said Donald Downer, M.D., Ophthalmologist with Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons. Dr. Downer continues, “One of the many benefits for the patients of Clay Eye, is the fact that we have in-house subspecialists, which allows us the ability to consult with one another about diagnosis and treatment options. With the addition of Dr. Levine, we now expand our specialties even further.”

Clay Eye Physicians and Surgeons offers comprehensive eye care in the following specialties: Cataract Surgery, Cornea Surgery, Medical Retina, Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma Surgery, LASIK Surgery, Cosmetic Eye Procedures, Pediatric Ophthalmology, and Pediatric Eye Exams. In addition, they offer Comprehensive Eye Exams, Contact Lenses, and Boutique Eyewear for the entire family.

Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons was established in 1977 and is an eight physician group. They currently have offices in Orange Park, Fleming Island and Mandarin. If you would like more information about Clay Eye, please contact (904) 272-2020.

Clay Eye Physicians and Surgeons offers comprehensive eye care in the following specialties: Glaucoma Surgery, Cornea SurgeryDiabetic Eye Disease and Macular Degeneration, Cataract Surgery, Laser Floater Lysis, Medical Retina, Retinal Surgery, LASIK Surgery and Cosmetic Eye Procedures.  In addition, they offer Routine Eye Exams, Contact Lenses, and Boutique Eyewear for the entire family.