Milestones

A chronological glimpse of Florida Eye Institute's growth.

July 1, 1985:
Florida Eye Institute opens.
October 9, 1986:
First surgical procedure performed at the Institute.
February 1, 1987:
Project Community Caring begun.
December 12, 1987:
Florida Eye Institute Foundation established.
July 17, 1989:
Dr. Karen D. Todd joins staff as glaucoma and corneal transplant specialist.
June 5, 1994:
New addition with expanded surgical facilities opens. Original building becomes Family Ophthalmology Center
August 26, 1994:
General anesthesia performed at the Surgicenter.
Spring, 1996:
The Florida Eye Institute Laser Center opens. First PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) procedure performed.
April, 1996:
Dr. James E. Copeland, Jr. and Dr. Robert D. Holstrom join the staff. Together, they add over 50 years of general ophthalmology experience to the Institute.
February 14, 1997:
First LASIK laser vision correction procedure performed.

July 9, 2001:
Dr. Thomas A. Baudo joins staff as a specialist in diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous.
November, 2002:
The Florida Eye Institute Laser Center upgrades to the LADARVision tracking excimer laser for the laser correction of nearsightedness and farsightedness with and without astigmatism.
July 1, 2002:
Dr. Val Zudans joins the staff specializing in cataract surgery, refractive surgery, and general ophthalmology.
January 2007
Wilson K. Wallace joins the practice, focusing on General Ophthalmology.

Florida Eye Institute Surgicenter receives AAAHC Accreditation.



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