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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February is Age Related Macular Degeneration Month (AMD)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among older Americans, but new treatments have dramatically changed the course of this disease over the last 10 years, making AMD more manageable than ever before. What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration? Macular degeneration is the leading cause of severe, irreversible vision loss in people over age 60. It…
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Celebrating the Retirement of John D. Wilcox, M.D.
Clay Eye Physicians and Surgeons was founded 41 years ago by Dr. C.M. Harris and Dr. John D. Wilcox, created with a commitment to providing Northeast Florida with friendly service and advanced eye care. This patient mission has been represented over the decades by an expanding group of ophthalmologists at Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons,…
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Brandon Powell, O.D., joins Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons
We are pleased to announce that Brandon Powell, O.D. has officially joined our Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons. Dr. Powell graduated from the University of Central Florida with his Bachelor of Science Degree and Nova-Southeastern University College of Optometry for his Doctor of Optometry Degree. Dr. Powell is interested in comprehensive primary eye care. He…
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June is Cataract Awareness Month
There are over 24 million Americans over the age of 40 who are affected by cataracts, so it only seems appropriate that an entire month should be dedicated to education and awareness. What are cataracts? Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye, which prevents passage of light into the eye. Having a…
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