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Welcome to Baymeadows Vision Center, your trusted eye care center in Jacksonville, Florida! Led by Dr. Monica Brown, our team is dedicated to providing exceptional eye care with a personal touch. Whether you’re searching for an eye doctor near you for a routine eye exam or need advanced treatment for conditions like keratoconus or dry eye syndrome, we’re here to help. One of our Jacksonville optometrists is also a highly skilled orthoptist, specializing in diagnosing and treating binocular vision disorders and eye alignment issues.
In our optical, you’ll find a wide selection of designer eyewear for both adults and children. We also offer specialty contact lenses for patients with conditions that make traditional contact lenses difficult to wear.
At Baymeadows Vision Center, our eye doctors in Jacksonville understand that every patient is unique, so we tailor our care to meet your individual needs. Whether you’re visiting for an eye exam, myopia management, or eye disease treatment, you can trust our team to provide the highest level of care. We look forward to helping you achieve your best possible vision!
Dr. Monica Brown
optometrist
Originally from Winterset, Iowa, Dr. Monica Brown completed her undergraduate work at the University of Iowa where she received a B.A. in Biology (with honors) as well as a master’s degree in Orthoptics (Certified Orthoptist, C.O. – eye coordination specialist). She then received a B.S. in Vision Science and completed her Doctor of Optometry degree (also with honors) at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Optometry in South Florida.
Dr. Brown has participated in new ocular technology research and has also done numerous humanitarian missions to underserved countries including Peru and Ecuador (she speaks fluent Spanish) where she provided thousands of eye exams and specialized care for eye diseases and glaucoma.
More about Dr. Brown
With over 14 years of experience, Dr. Brown has the clinical training to provide you with the highest level of eye care. This includes cataract diagnosis, glaucoma treatment, and emergency eye care such as eye infections, scratched eyes, or removal of a foreign body. She is passionate about contact lenses and plans to continue to provide specialty lenses such as scleral contact lenses. She also provides orthoptic care to children and adults who have double vision or binocular vision issues.
Dr. Alissa Alterman
optometrist
Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Dr. Alissa Alterman completed her undergraduate work at Florida State University. She then earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Vision Science and a Doctor of Optometry degree at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Optometry in 2012.
In addition to her expansive knowledge in eye care and contact lenses, Dr. Alterman is passionate about nutrition, wellness, and the prevention of ocular disease. She is a Certified Personalized Nutrition Practitioner (CPNP) and has completed training in integrative and functional nutrition. This specialization makes her excel in dry eye care and the prevention of many common eye diseases.
More about Dr. Alterman
Dr. Alterman enjoys skiing and hiking in national parks. On the weekends, she likes to spend time with her husband and nearby family. Her happy place is poolside with her French Bulldog, Elmer.
Dr. Alterman is extremely excited to join the team at Baymeadows Vision Center and is committed to providing the highest level of eyecare.