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“Before coming here, I could only see shadows. I had the surgery, and everything came out very good. I can actually see, I can read, I can drive a car — I can do everything I used to do when I was young. I think I can see better now than I could before with the lenses they put in.”

- Lee Bowman

“Everybody in the facility was wonderful and friendly. Dr. Freidl came in, assured me everything was going to be fine, and told me what the procedure was going to be. The next morning, I could read up close. About the next day or two, I was able to see far away. It took about five days before I saw totally clearly.”

- Kathy

“I absolutely believe Dr. Lott has saved my vision. If I weren’t getting treatment, I’d probably be legally blind… The impact on my life has been huge. It allows me to stay employed and independent, enjoy nature or even just watch TV.”

- Dennis Sanderson

“As a professional golfer and golf broadcast analyst, I needed clear eyesight to do my job effectively, and more importantly, to fully enjoy everyday life. It wasn’t until after my cataract surgery things seemed to get back to normal. What a relief to see things clearly again.”

- Mark McCumber, PGA Tour Champion

“I used to have to wear glasses for everything, now I almost never need my readers. I’m so thankful I got it done. I’d love to thank Dr. Shetty. He really cares about people, and that kind of doctor is hard to find… He’ll be my eye doctor forever.”

- Barbara Oukrop

“I wanted blended vision. I didn’t want to go through all of this and still have to wear glasses for one thing or the other. The Light Adjustable Lens gave me that flexibility. If the blended vision didn’t work, we could just adjust it. That’s what made me feel comfortable moving forward.”

- Holly Carver

“The whole group, everyone is really great and professional. Dr. Riordan is always supportive, and she’s always available whenever you have questions. She’s knowledgeable, helpful and on time. It’s just been great.”

- Joanna Schneider

“I appreciate the care Dr. Freidl takes of me, as well as the education that she shares with me. The one eye that I have left is very important to me, and I feel like it is just as important to her, too. She doesn’t make me feel like a number; she is proud of what she does, and she should be! I am glad to be in her care.”

- Craig Donovan

“The light adjustable lens not only kept me from needing glasses — the adjustments were able to actually get my vision better than it had ever been. I can see better now than I have ever seen in my life.”

- Evelyn Cagle

“The one thing I have to say after the surgery: my vision improved tremendously. I must have been a terror on the road, because I can’t believe how much more I see in my peripheral vision that I wasn’t seeing before — that I didn’t know I wasn’t seeing before. If someone asked me about moving forward with the surgery, I would definitely move forward.”

- Janet Quattrochi

“It was very quick and painless, and the impact was immediately noticeable after the surgery. You could keep fine-tuning the adjustment — it took mine twice, and after the second month it was very comfortable.”

- Engin Serpersu

“Dr. Kostick helped me regain my confidence and prevented any further damage to my vision. I can’t thank him enough. I am finally free from my eye discomfort and am actively gaining my confidence back each day.”

- Anonymous Patient

“Without my glasses, the world was nothing but a blur. I could not read anything, I could not drive, I could not watch television or be on the computer. I could do nothing without my glasses… I feel like my vision has been restored.”

- Kathy Pumphrey

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"Great visit. Dr. Miles explained the procedure in detail and answered my questions professionally. I have a good idea of how the procedure will work and feel comfortable in Dr. Miles' hands."

Thomas S.

"Dr. Guier was extremely pleasant, calm, and clear, I felt his check-up was very thorough and his instructions made sense and were easy to follow. I would certainly turn to him again in case of need."

Mark L.

"I can’t say enough good stuff about Dr. Kostick. He explained to me things that no other Dr has gone that in-depth with me. I absolutely would highly recommend him. The staff was great also."

Dawn S.

"Dr. Chokshi successfully removed a pterygium on my eye. The initial visit, surgery, and follow-up post-op appointments were pleasant experiences. Yes, I’m including the surgery! The Mandarin office affords easy access, ample parking close to the door, and a smaller office with hospitable and efficient staff. Now that the eye has healed I am using Dr. Chokshi to remove my cataracts as well. I have full trust and confidence in his skills and staff to give me successful outcomes on these services as well. He comes highly recommended! :)"

Sharon R.

"Dr. Freidl is an outstanding doctor. She recently did cataract surgery on both of my eyes, and the results have been amazing. I have been wearing glasses since I was ten years old, and I now no longer require them for distance vision at all. As an added benefit, I can see with greater clarity and brightness than I ever remember experiencing. This is like a miracle to me, and I am so grateful to have found Dr. Freidl and Florida Eye Specialists. Everyone I have dealt with there has been devoted to patient care and well-being, and the results reflect that."

Susan C.

"The office staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. I felt like Dr. Hasan spent quality time with me and answered all my questions in great detail."

Jessica B.

"Dr. Koike is such a good doctor. Not only is he very competent and knowledgeable, but he is a wonderful & caring person. So glad I found him!"

Anita C.

"Dr. Hasan is courteous and extremely professional. He puts the patient at ease and clearly explains the upcoming procedure so that the patient is reassured that the outcome will provide the desired results.."

Stephen W.

"Dr. Kostick is wonderful. I have Horner's Syndrome and he helped me to better understand my options moving forward with my eye care."

Denise H.

"Dr. Riordan was very informative and diagnosed me with a condition other doctors failed to give me. I think the world of her."

Jenny A.

"Loved everyone! Professionalism was spot on. No sugar coating, but explained every little detail and answered every question with care and in a way that was easily understood. As for the level of patient care, was treated like a friend/family. I regard “patient advocacy” very highly when I meet with anyone in the medical field. I must say EVERY PERSON in that office took time, care, and patience in every sense of the way! Would highly recommend them! And…I can see!"

Nancy C.

"Dr. Hasan and the staff are all very professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and take the time to listen to my questions and concerns, and answer them in a manner that I can easily understand. I highly recommend their practice and services."

Christopher D.

"Dr. Shetty has a rare and much-appreciated quality of being patient-centered. When he asks a question and/or seeks feedback he actually listens to the patient's response and seeks clarity as needed. All this and he is a highly respected physician."

Billie-Jean F.

"Dr. Maier is knowledgeable, professional, and communicates well. The surgery went as described and my eyesight is clear and sharp. The staff at the surgery center were friendly and professional."

Michael F.

"An outstanding young doctor with a fantastic attitude. One of the most comfortable procedures I have ever had… thanks to Dr. Miles."

Paul B.

"I was very impressed with Dr. Koike. He was very professional and courteous in his manner and very thorough in the examination. I especially appreciated the way he took the time to explain certain points throughout the exam. I thought the staff was also very courteous and friendly and helpful."

Sandra B.

"Office staff friendly and efficient. Dr. G answers clearly and understandable. Getting ready to have my 2nd cataract and glaucoma surgery. Very nice bedside manner."

Janice L.

"Dr. Shetty is very personable, caring and professional. He is a great diagnostician. I couldn't be more satisfied and am thrilled that he is now in Fernandina Beach."

Beverly P.

"Dr Kostick fixed my eyes with surgery in 2014. I had terrible uneven eyes because of Graves and Thyroid Eye disease. No one could figure out how he did it. I am so happy with results and will continue to see him and he will be the only doctor I allow to work on my eyes."

Lori S.

"Dr. Chokshi is awesome and so is his staff. Thorough, knowledgeable, timely, professional and he is a good listener. Great bed-side manner. Last, I appreciate his sense of humor."

Patricia H.

These reviews are from actual patients and reflect their individual experiences. No compensation was provided for these or any other testimonials.