Dr. Chokshi treating patients affected by Keratoconus

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Keratoconus is a deterioration of the structure of the cornea with gradual bulging from the normal round shape to a cone shape. This condition causes decreased visual acuity. … Read Full Article »

Eye Health on Health Matters.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Watch the full episode of Eye Health on Health Matters. See Dr. Chokshi's interview. Watch the full episode. See more Health Matters. … Read Full Article »

New FDA-approved “iris tracker” to correct astigmatism

Monday, May 17, 2010

Amit Chokshi, MD is pleased to introduce Advanced Control Eyetracking (ACE) for all of our LASIK patients. The new eye tracker presents many benefits to our patients and makes LASIK safer than ever before. Our office is the only facility in the state of Florida to offer this state of the art technology and one of 25 in the country. Eyetracking allows lasers used during LASIK surgery to compensate for eye movements during the procedure, thus adding an important level of assurance. … Read Full Article »

We are relocating on May 11th, 2010!

Monday, April 05, 2010

We have some exciting news! In order to meet the present and future needs of our growing patient family, we will be relocating. We will begin to see patients in our new office on May 11th. Our new space will be located on the 9th floor of the Reid Medical Building, also known as the Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute. The Reid Building is located on the corner of San Marco Boulevard and Nira Street and is directly behind our current location. Our new address will be 1325 San Marco … Read Full Article »

SeeClearJax introduces IntraLase LASIK (100% Blade-Free LASIK procedure)

Friday, March 19, 2010

The IntraLase Method is a 100% blade-free approach to LASIK flap creation, which is the critical first step in the LASIK procedure. The creation of the LASIK flap prepares the eye for the second step of the LASIK procedure, when another (different) laser, known as an excimer laser is used to correct vision. Millions of IntraLase procedures have been safely and effectively performed with more patients receiving better results than with a microkeratome. Having your procedure with the … Read Full Article »

LASIK discount available with Qualsight relationship

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

The office of Amit Chokshi, MD is excited to announce that we are now participating in a benefit that will offer a 40%-50% discount on Laser Vision Correction. Through our relationship with Qualsight we are able to provide significant savings on your LASIK procedure. This plan makes LASIK an affordable options for patients who are interested in freeing themselves from the hastles of glasses and contact lenses. Here are some of the benefits of the Qualsight Plan: Savings - Save … Read Full Article »

Refractive Surgery Basics

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Refractive surgery is a group of surgical procedures designed to help you reduce or even eliminate your need for glasses or contact lenses. Various procedures are available to help correct the various types of refractive errors: myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Myopia is also called nearsightedness: you can see well up close without glasses but need glasses to see well at a distance. Myopia arises when the front surface of your eye, called the cornea, is steeper than usual. … Read Full Article »

Tips for Your Eye Health at Any Age

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Healthy Eating The Age-Related Eye Diseases Study (AREDS), funded by the National Eye Institute, and other research confirms that foods rich in vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, and omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA are good for eye health as well as general health. Sources for these nutrients include citrus fruits, vegetable oils, nuts, whole grains, dark green leafy vegetables and cold water fish. These nutrients are linked to lower risk for age-related macular degeneration … Read Full Article »

Ophthalmologist Amit Chokshi, MD, Offers Complex Iris Reconstruction Surgery

Monday, October 19, 2009

Jacksonville, FL – Eye Surgeon Amit Chokshi, MD, partner with well-known Jacksonville ophthalmologist Gerard Coluccelli, MD, is one of the first physicians in the United States to surgically reconstruct the iris with the Ophtec artificial iris. The Ophten model 311 reconstructive lens is used for treatment of visual disturbances, such as glare of photophobia (abnormal sensitivity to light), related to partial or total absence of the human iris. Often, a patient who has an … Read Full Article »

First physician in the United States reconstruct the iris with Ophtec Lens.

Friday, May 08, 2009

Jacksonville, FL – Eye Surgeon Amit Chokshi, MD, partner with well known Jacksonville ophthalmologist Gerard Coluccelli, MD, is one of the first physicians in the United States to be trained to surgically reconstruct the iris with the Ophtec Lens. The Ophtec model 311 reconstructive lens is used for treatment of visual disturbances, such as glare or photophobia (abnormal sensitivity to light), related to partial or total absence of the human iris. Often, a patient who has an … Read Full Article »