Donald M. Downer, MD

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