Eye Surgeon in Jacksonville
Donald Downer, MD serves as an adjunct clinical professor at the University of Florida and assists with the training of young surgeons. Dr. Downer is a cornea surgeon and his special interests include laser cataract surgery, lifestyle intraocular lenses, diseases of the cornea, corneal transplantation, ocular surface reconstruction, and ocular infectious disease.
Education & Training
Medical Degree:
- University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
Internship:
- Roanoke Memorial Community Hospital, Roanoke, VA
Residency:
- Ophthalmology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
Fellowship:
- Cornea, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
Certifications:
- Board Certified Ophthalmologist, American Board of Ophthalmology
- Fellow, American Aceademy of Ophthalmology
- Toric IOL Certified
- Multifocal IOL Certified
- DSAEK Certified
- VISX Laser Certified
- Laser Cataract Certified
Professional Organizations:
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Florida Society of Ophthalmology
- Florida Medical Association
- Clay County Medical Society
Honors/Awards:
- Society of Teaching Scholars Outstanding Resident Award
- Chief Resident in the Department of Ophthalmology
- National Institute of Health Fellowship
Areas of Interest:
- Cataract Surgery
- Premium Intraocular Lenses
- Diseases of the Cornea
- Corneal Transplantation
- Ocular Surface Reconstruction
- Ocular Infectious Diseases