Gainesville Ophthalmology

Gainesville Ophthalmology Comprehensive eye physicians in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. John Dryfuss started practicing ophthalmology in Gainesville in 1975. Drs. Both Drs.

In September 2013 he welcomed Dr. Lauren McDonald to his practice. Dryfuss and McDonald offer comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages. Some of the diverse services offered include complete eye exams, contact lens fitting, glaucoma management, cataract surgery, diabetic eye exams, functional eyelid surgery and pediatric eye exams. Dr. Dryfuss obtained his medical degree from New York Medical College, and completed his residency in ophthalmology at the Naval Medical Center. Dr. McDonald obtained her medical degree from the University of Florida, and completed her residency in ophthalmology at Vanderbilt University. Dryfuss and McDonald have strong ties to north central Florida and are proud to call Gainesville home!

Introducing a wonderful addition to our Gainesville Ophthalmology team, Dr. Rowe! Dr. Stephanie Rowe graduated with hono...
08/30/2023

Introducing a wonderful addition to our Gainesville Ophthalmology team, Dr. Rowe! Dr. Stephanie Rowe graduated with honors from Valdosta State University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in 2005. In her clinic rotations, she was selected to receive the Southern Educational Congress of Optometry (SECO) Award for Clinical Excellence and the Luxottica Award of Excellence in Clinical Pediatric Care and Vision Therapy. In 2006, Dr. Rowe completed a one-year residency in Primary Eye Care with an emphasis in Binocular Vision and Pediatric Optometry. During her residency, she gained additional training in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease in adults. She also gained advanced training in primary optometric care of pediatric patients. During her residency, she was awarded Nova Southeastern University’s Resident of the Year. She has lectured on diabetic and hypertensive eye disease, contact lens use for children, and “pink eye” in children. Dr. Rowe has also published numerous articles on examination techniques for children with Down’s syndrome, cerebral palsy, and autism. Dr. Rowe is board certified and licensed to practice optometry in the state of Florida and Georgia. We are so excited to have her join our team!

Have you spoken to your doctor about your dry, itchy eyes? You might be part of the 20% of adults who have dry eye disea...
07/28/2022

Have you spoken to your doctor about your dry, itchy eyes? You might be part of the 20% of adults who have dry eye disease. We're here to shed some light on the subject. Dry eye disease is a treatable condition that can be improved with OptiLight by Lumenis® light-based treatment. OptiLight treatment is time considerate, quick, and effective. Visit the link in our bio to schedule a consultation. https://1ad.biz/s/uLnz2

What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve that typically causes damage to peripheral vision, and gradua...
07/26/2022

What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve that typically causes damage to peripheral vision, and gradually moves toward the central vision. Because glaucoma affects peripheral vision first, many patients do not realize there is a problem until vision loss is severe. Glaucoma screening tests, such as a visual field test and an optic nerve OCT scan, can identify early signs of the disease so that treatment can be started early and vision loss can be prevented. Treatment options for glaucoma include eye drops, lasers, and in severe cases, surgery. Talk with our team if you have questions or concerns about glaucoma. https://1ad.biz/s/f8YxH

With up to 49 million people in the US suffering from dry eyes, why do so many keep living with the frustration of forei...
07/21/2022

With up to 49 million people in the US suffering from dry eyes, why do so many keep living with the frustration of foreign body sensation, pain, blurry vision, dry and watery eyes? There is a new safe and effective solution for dry eye disease. OptiLight by Lumenis® is a non-invasive treatment done in the area below the eyes. The technology utilizes light to offer a comfortable procedure with no downtime. Still have questions? Visit the link in our bio to schedule a consultation. https://1ad.biz/s/SfbVJ

Did you know you can schedule your appointment with a few clicks of a button? The patient portal on our website allows y...
07/19/2022

Did you know you can schedule your appointment with a few clicks of a button? The patient portal on our website allows you to book your appointments without the hassle of calling. Try it out — book your appointment today. https://1ad.biz/s/elPsc

Dry eye presents many inconveniences. Featuring a 10-minute procedure performed four times just 2-4 weeks apart, OptiLig...
07/14/2022

Dry eye presents many inconveniences. Featuring a 10-minute procedure performed four times just 2-4 weeks apart, OptiLight by Lumenis® manages and improves your dry eye disease, reducing the need for drops, as well as saving you time and energy. For a bright solution to dry eye, visit our website to schedule a consultation. https://1ad.biz/s/2eRSv

Most people try to ignore their dry and itchy eyes. How's that going for you? 1 in 5 adults suffers from dry eye disease...
07/07/2022

Most people try to ignore their dry and itchy eyes. How's that going for you? 1 in 5 adults suffers from dry eye disease. Fortunately, management of this condition continues to evolve. OptiLight by Lumenis® is a convenient, safe, and efficient way to improve your quality of life with four treatments of only 10-15 minutes. To schedule a consultation, visit our website. https://1ad.biz/s/dzfyv

Are you ready to get rid of your cataracts? Cataract surgery is a same-day surgery with an excellent success rate. Durin...
07/05/2022

Are you ready to get rid of your cataracts? Cataract surgery is a same-day surgery with an excellent success rate. During surgery, the cataract is broken into small pieces with ultrasound power called phacoemulsification and removed from the eye. An implant specifically made for each patient is then placed in the eye. Most patients enjoy improved vision after the procedure. Book your appointment for a consultation to go over the risks and benefits of cataract surgery. https://1ad.biz/s/KF9Ul

Dry eye disease is not something to be overlooked. Many are unaware that there are real solutions with a real treatment ...
06/30/2022

Dry eye disease is not something to be overlooked. Many are unaware that there are real solutions with a real treatment that can help them regain their quality of life. OptiLight by Lumenis® is an efficient and comfortable solution used to address inflammation, a contributing factor to dry eye. To schedule a consultation, visit our website. https://1ad.biz/s/MxASh

At Gainesville Ophthalmology, we take the time to educate our patients on their eye conditions, as well as their treatme...
06/28/2022

At Gainesville Ophthalmology, we take the time to educate our patients on their eye conditions, as well as their treatment plan. Education is important to us as it helps you to understand more about your own eye health, as well as why we are treating your condition they way we are. We want you to feel comfortable and confident in your eye care. If you have questions or concerns during your appointment, don't hesitate to ask! https://1ad.biz/s/CQYC1

Are you aware of the impact dry eye disease can have on the success of your cataract surgery? If you have undiagnosed dr...
06/23/2022

Are you aware of the impact dry eye disease can have on the success of your cataract surgery? If you have undiagnosed dry eye beforehand, you're more likely to develop refractive errors after cataract surgery. With OptiLight by Lumenis®, you can help manage dry eye and elevate the results of cataract surgeries. To schedule a consultation, visit our website. https://1ad.biz/s/ThyWd

What happens after cataract laser eye surgery? Postoperatively, patients are given eye drops to aid in the healing proce...
06/21/2022

What happens after cataract laser eye surgery? Postoperatively, patients are given eye drops to aid in the healing process and are on activity restrictions to allow the eye to heal. After about one month, most patients are able to resume normal activities. The vast majority of cataract surgeries are highly successful and patients enjoy improved vision after the procedure. https://1ad.biz/s/8pRCh

For as long as you have dealt with your dry eye, would you believe that it could take just four appointments to find rel...
06/16/2022

For as long as you have dealt with your dry eye, would you believe that it could take just four appointments to find relief? OptiLight by Lumenis® uses patented OPT technology to safely and effectively address one of the main causes of dry eye: inflammation. To schedule a consultation, visit our website. https://1ad.biz/s/fJTI7

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision. There a...
06/14/2022

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision. There are many different treatment options for glaucoma depending on the severity. All of the treatments are aimed at reducing your eye pressure. Some of these treatments include prescription eye drops, oral medications, laser treatment, surgery, or a combination of any of these. If you have questions or concerns about glaucoma, book an appointment to talk with our team. https://1ad.biz/s/fRWgB

A lot has changed in the last year! For many individuals, it is the amount of time spent in front of your computer, exac...
06/09/2022

A lot has changed in the last year! For many individuals, it is the amount of time spent in front of your computer, exacerbating dry eye. For us, it's how we've committed to helping those with this very common problem. OptiLight by Lumenis® is a light-based, non-invasive treatment done in the area below the eyes. To schedule a consultation, visit our website. https://1ad.biz/s/5ppxL

We are here for you! At Gainesville Ophthalmology, we want to offer you the best care, which is why we have someone avai...
06/07/2022

We are here for you! At Gainesville Ophthalmology, we want to offer you the best care, which is why we have someone available to answer patient calls 24/7 in case of questions or emergencies! If you have concerns when it comes to your eyes, don't hesitate to call us. https://1ad.biz/s/iluaa

Have you gone through countless bottles of artificial tears without finding any solutions? OptiLight by Lumenis® address...
06/02/2022

Have you gone through countless bottles of artificial tears without finding any solutions? OptiLight by Lumenis® addresses inflammation, helping you to reclaim your ocular health and independence. The procedure is gentle, precise, and has no downtime, so you can manage your dry eye and return confidently to your day. Visit our website to schedule a consultation. https://1ad.biz/s/NStjM

At your comprehensive eye exam, your ophthalmologist will not only check your vision, but will assess the internal struc...
05/31/2022

At your comprehensive eye exam, your ophthalmologist will not only check your vision, but will assess the internal structure of your eyes to make sure they are healthy as well. Annual comprehensive eye exams can help to catch eye diseases in their early stages, before they cause irreversible damage. Book yours today. https://1ad.biz/s/hzvSp

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7109 NW 11th Place, Ste C
Gainesville, FL
32605

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Monday 8am - 4:45pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:45pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:45pm
Thursday 8am - 4:45pm
Friday 8am - 4:45pm

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