Donald Downer, MD

Eye Surgeon in Jacksonville, FL

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