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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…. Read More


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,… Read More


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… Read More


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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… Read More


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… Read More


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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. I have always loved the city, the culture, and this community. Clay Eye has an amazing reputation and a longevity that I knew I wanted to be part of. Clay Eye offers comprehensive eye care with subspecialists to support any and all patients.”

“Clay Eye was established over 40 years ago with the ultimate mission to put the needs of our patients first. We believe that still holds true today. We hire new associates not solely based on skillset, but also the ability to fit into our culture…as a team and as a family. Dr. DuPree will provide a full complement to the existing care of patients with macular degeneration, retinal disease, and diabetes-related eye problems.  In addition, he will bring an entirely new skill set to the Clay Eye family, to include the surgical correction of retinal-related problems, which will expand our reach to the community even further.  We are very excited about Dr. DuPree joining Clay Eye.” said Dr. Russell Pecoraro, Ophthalmologist and Retina Specialist for Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons.  

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