In an article in its March 10, 2011, issue, The Florida Times-Union profiled Matt Spears, a strength and conditioning coach who was legally blind before optometrist Brian Armitage of Baymeadows Vision Center used special contact lenses to restore his vision. Spears was ready to begin learning Braille after surgery failed to restore the vision he… Read More
After 16 years of wearing contact lenses, Jorge is finally living life like he wants. Gone are the red, dry eyes; sensitivity to light and poor vision that kept him from driving at night. After less than a year of wearing scleral contact lenses he lives a normal life. He drives when he wants, enjoys… Read More
Baymeadows Vision Center has launched the North Florida Corneal Rehabilitation Center to help patients with distorted corneas find alternatives to invasive surgical procedures. North Florida Corneal Rehabilitation Center is the region’s only facility dedicated to treating damaged corneas with specialized contact lenses that are effective and comfortable. Founded by Optometrist Brian Armitage, North Florida Corneal… Read More
As a service director at a large automobile dealership, Greg knows the importance of optimal equipment in maintaining road safety. Diagnosed with keratoconus in his left eye two years ago, Greg’s vision deteriorated to the point that he could see only through his right eye. His eventual inability to read a street signs with only… Read More
For the past 10 years, Southside resident Matt Spears couldn’t see the expression on his wife’s face as he gave her a gift or told her he loved her. He couldn’t drive at night. He couldn’t even read a newspaper. Spears’ situation had become so desperate that he considered learning to read Braille. But he… Read More
