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Dr. Donald Downer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 49
Dr. Donald Downer, MD
4.8 (1065 Ratings)
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Dr. Donald Downer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Orange Park, FL.
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Dr. Donald Downer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 49
Orange Park, FL
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Donald Downer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Orange Park, FL.

About

Dr. Downer graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at Shands Medical Center.Dr. Donald Downer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Orange Park, FL and has 22 years experience. Dr. Downer currently practices at Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons and are affiliated with HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital. Dr. Downer has experience treating conditions like Corneal Diseases and Eye Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Downer received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 1065 times. Dr. Downer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Downer is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Corneal Diseases
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Keratitis
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Cornea Transplant
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Foreign Body Removal from Eye
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Tear Duct Surgery
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Tear Duct Disorders
Pterygium Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
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Blepharitis
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Dystrophy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Retinopathy
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eyelid Surgery
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Acute Endophthalmitis
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Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Headache
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoblastoma
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Squamous Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
Antifungal Eye Drops
Argon Laser Surgery
Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
Argon Laser Treatment
Asian Eyelid Surgery
Astigmatic Keratotomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Biopsy of Cornea
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Canthotomy
Clear Lens Extraction
Conjunctivoplasty
Corneal Tattooing
Cyclocryotherapy
Diabetes Eye Care
Diabetic Eye Exam
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Enucleation of Eye
Epi-LASIK Eye Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
Eye Drops
Eye Injection
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
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Eyeglasses
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Glaucoma Surgery
Implantable Contact Lens
Intracorneal Ring (ICR)
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Cataract Surgery
Laser Microsurgery
Laser Office Procedure
Laser Surgery
Laser Trabeculoplasty or Iridectomy
No-Stitch Corneal Transplantation (DLEK)
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Oculoplastics
Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Peripheral Iridotomy
Phacoemulsification
Phakic Refractive Lens Implantation
Photo Therapeutic Keratectomy
Photocoagulation
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Plastic Surgical Procedures
Punctal Plug Insertion
Radial Keratotomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Refractive Lens Exchange
Refractive Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Lid Retraction
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Temporal Artery Biopsy
Transillumination
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery
YAG Iridotomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
YAG Laser Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons
    2023 Professional Center Dr, Orange Park, FL 32073
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4.8
Based on 1065 Reviews
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3 Stars (31)
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1 Star (15)

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Sep 04, 2024
Dr. Downer performed my bilateral cataract surgery. I feel so fortunate to have had the surgery performed by a surgeon with his level of skill. The experience and the results were excellent! Also- every Clay Eye staff person I encountered was extremely competent and kind.
Pat S. — Sep 04, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Memorial Hospital
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Shands Medical Center
    2006
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Donald Downer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Downer's profile.

Dr. Downer frequently treats the following conditions: Corneal Diseases and Eye Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Donald Downer, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Donald Downer, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital

    2001 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL