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At Atlantic Eye Institute in Jacksonville, our professional eye care staff will be happy to assist you with your vision needs. We have treatment options available for all stages of life. Whether you are interested in making an appointment with a LASIK surgeon, have cataracts, need an annual eye exam, or just need glasses, we can help.
Atlantic Eye Institute brings a depth of subspecialty training to the St. Augustine community that goes well beyond what most local eye care practices offer. The physicians at this location hold fellowship-level credentials earned at some of the country’s leading medical institutions, with specialized expertise across refractive surgery, cornea, and optometry.
Dr. Diaz graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of South Florida and earned her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She completed both her internship in internal medicine and her ophthalmology residency at the University of Florida in Jacksonville, where she also served as Chief Resident of Ophthalmology. Her research during training covered complex cataract cases, wound healing during LASIK, and custom refractive surgery outcomes, work she has presented at national conferences including the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. She is an active member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Dr. Pabon graduated Summa Cum Laude at the undergraduate level, earned her MD at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine graduating at the top of her class, and completed her residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center. She went on to complete a corneal fellowship under Dr. Francis Price, Jr., at the Price Vision Group, one of the most respected corneal surgery programs in the country. Her surgical expertise includes cataract surgery, refractive surgery, glaucoma management including minimally invasive procedures such as the OMNI technique, and retinal disorders. She is also fluent in English and Spanish, making care more accessible for Spanish-speaking patients in the St. Augustine area.
Dr. Callegari has been with Atlantic Eye Institute since 2014, bringing over a decade of continuity to the practice’s St. Augustine patients. The FAAO designation reflects a higher standard of clinical competence and professional achievement beyond standard board certification. Her clinical focus includes dry eye disease and complex contact lens fittings for patients with keratoconus, high astigmatic errors, and corneal disorders. She completed ocular disease internships at the VA Bay Pines Medical Hospital in addition to specialized cataract and pediatric clinics.
Dr. Russell is a Florida Board Certified Optometrist and a Florida native, providing comprehensive eye care for patients across all stages of life at the St. Augustine location.
If you’re looking for expert eye care in Jacksonville, look no further than Atlantic Eye Institute. Our experienced eye doctors combine advanced technology with compassionate care to ensure your eye health and vision are the best they can be.
Have you noticed your vision becoming more blurred, the colors starting to fade, and increased glare when looking at bright lights? It may be that you have cataracts, a common eye condition linked to aging, a condition that the expert ophthalmologists at the Atlantic Eye Institute can treat. At Atlantic Eye Institute in St. Augustine, we perform both traditional and laser-assisted cataract surgery and offer a wide range of premium IOLs, including toric, multifocal, and Light Adjustable Lenses.
During a comprehensive eye exam, your eye doctor will check your visual acuity and verify your prescription. They will also search for signs of various eye conditions such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Atlantic Eye Institute also offers myopia management for children using medicated eye drops, MiSight contact lenses, Orthokeratology (Ortho-K), and Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT).
At Atlantic Eye Institute in St. Augustine, our cornea specialists are able to diagnose and treat all kinds of corneal conditions, such as keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, corneal ulcers, abrasions and scarring, conjunctivochalasis, pterygium, and keratitis. Among the various advanced treatments available are iLink corneal crosslinking, corneal transplants, phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK), amniotic membranes, and EDTA scrubs.
If your eyes are dry and itchy and the discomfort doesn’t go away, you may have dry eye syndrome. This common but treatable condition is one of our specialties at the Atlantic Eye Institute. Our St. Augustine eye doctors offer therapeutic contact lenses like scleral and bandage lenses, amniotic membranes such as Prokera Slim and BioD, and prescription medicines including Cequa, Klarity-C, Vevye, Meibo, Tyrvaya, and Xdemvy.
If you are nearsighted, with or without astigmatism, and want to reduce or eliminate your need for glasses or contacts, you might be a good candidate for EVO ICL. This biocompatible implant acts like a permanent contact lens that’s placed inside the eye, giving you clear vision and greater visual freedom. Our experienced ophthalmologists in St. Augustine recommend EVO ICL for people who are good candidates for LASIK, or for those who want a reversible vision correction option for added peace of mind.
Referred to as the “silent thief of sight,” glaucoma is a common eye disease which usually shows no symptoms until the damage to vision has become irreversible. This is the reason why the specialists at Atlantic Eye Institute stress the importance of early detection by means of regular and thorough eye examinations. When glaucoma is found, treatment options available at our St. Augustine location include medications, minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI), OMNI, and iStent.
LASIK can reduce or eliminate the annoying issues associated with visual aids and give you sharp, clear vision day and night. The experienced LASIK surgeons at the Atlantic Eye Institute in St. Augustine use the latest Alcon WaveLight EX500 excimer laser to increase precision and guarantee accurate results. The entire procedure typically takes less than 15 minutes to perform on both eyes, and most patients notice a dramatic improvement in their vision within a day. If you’re curious whether you’re a good candidate for LASIK, our team offers thorough consultations to evaluate your prescription, corneal thickness, and overall eye health before recommending the best path forward.
Have you been told you’re not a candidate for LASIK because of thin corneas or dry eye? The Atlantic Eye Institute offers PRK surgery, which uses the same advanced excimer laser technology as LASIK and provides another way to achieve clear vision. Our St. Augustine ophthalmologists often recommend PRK for people who play contact sports or have active, outdoor lifestyles, since PRK does not require a corneal flap and has a lower risk of flap-related complications during intense activity or accidental eye injuries.
Refractive Lens Exchange, or RLE, involves removing the natural lens from your eye and replacing it with a permanent artificial one, thereby correcting your vision from the inside out and eliminating the risk of developing cataracts. The experienced ophthalmologists at the Atlantic Eye Institute in St. Augustine provide a full variety of premium IOLs for RLE, including toric, multifocal and Light Adjustable Lenses, so that they can adapt the procedure to your personal visual goals and way of life.
Symptoms like sudden bursts of light, an increase in floaters, or a dark curtain moving across part of your field of vision can be early warning signs of a retinal disorder. If you notice these symptoms, it is important to have yourself evaluated as soon as possible in order to safeguard your vision. The retina specialists at the Atlantic Eye Institute in St. Augustine can diagnose and treat a range of conditions, including retinal detachment, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular holes, and epiretinal membranes. Treatment, which will vary according to your specific diagnosis, may involve anti-VEGF injections, laser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, or vitreoretinal surgery, all of which are intended to preserve and restore your vision in the long term.
Stay on top of your eye care needs when you schedule an appointment at Atlantic Eye Institute in Jacksonville, FL, today!
