Derickson Vision Consultants

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Dr. John C. Derickson
Board Certified Optometric Physician

Dr Derickson PIC

Dr. Derickson graduated cum laude from the Doctoral program at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Optometry (NSU). He is an Optometric Physician, board certified in the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease. He also holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in Business and Health Care Administration. Dr. Derickson is a member of the American Optometric Association and is the Florida State Chairman of VISION USA – a charity providing eyecare to the working poor. A former NSU Associate Professor of Optometry, Dr. Derickson now has clinical staff privileges with the University of Florida’s Shands Hospital.

Shands Hospital

With specialized training in Sports Vision, Dr. Derickson is the Official Optometrist of the UNF Ospreys. He is also a past director of the Rotary Club of Southpoint. Dr. Derickson strives to make your examination experience fun and comfortable.

Dr. Derickson has also worked as a clinical investigator for the F.D.A. studying the safety of contact lens materials. This experience makes him uniquely qualified to match the appropriate contact lens to a patients individual eye health profile.

Dr. Derickson is NE Florida's only AOA Certified Aviation Vision Specialist. His specialized training and experience as a private pilot make him uniquely qualified to assist fellow pilots in solving vision related difficulties and certify them as "fit to fly" for the Federal Aviation Administration.

Yvonne Derickson, RN, ABO

Audrey A. Bryant-Redding, LDO, ABOC, NCLC, Board Certified Optician

Joanna K. Fry, Optical Lab Manager

Randall Rodriguez, Eyewear Consultant, Spanish Representative

Nathaly Garcia, Optometric Technician, Spanish Representative

Yvonne Derickson is the Staff Nurse. She has over 20 years experience as an optician and is a Florida Registered Nurse. Yvonne has a gentle "bedside manner" that makes her patients feel comfortable and confident while under her care.

Yvonne's optical experience includes many management and leadership roles including Ophthalmic Dispensing Instructor for Doctoral students at Nova Southeastern University. Now, patients call upon her for everything from optical prescription questions to diabetic dietary counseling. Oh, and also if they need a hug. She's really good at giving hugs......

Audrey is the licensed optician with over 10 years experience in the optical business. She graduated as an apprentice in 2003 and became a Florida Board Certified Optician in 2005. Having a prior college degree in Fashion Marketing, she uses her "sense of style" to fit every patient with the perfect pair of frames. In addition to her daily responsibilities, she has recently taken on the position of "webmaster". Not too shabby for a gal who came from only knowing how to check her email and shop on eBay.

Joanna has 3 1/2 years experience with Derickson Vision Consultants. She's the lab manager......a quick study, as well as a perfectionist who takes pride in her work. She's very rarely seen except when darting around the office for whichever reason. She's also an ex-Cold Stone employee,........ so if you happen to spot her, and you're really nice to her, she may just whip you up an ice cream cone while you're waiting for your glasses to be done.

Randall hails from the beautiful country of Costa Rica and has been serving many satisfied patients in the Optical Department at Derickson Vision Consultants since 2005. (Ok, so he was really born in Connecticut.) His goal is to keep you seeing well and to be well seen in your new pair of glasses! Glasses are more than a medical device that helps to meet your vision needs: They are as much a styling tool to help create your next fashion statement, and Randall is happy to join you in your search for that new "look".

Nathaly has been with Dr. Derickson and staff for 3 years. She's the primary technician who "works up" the patient before Doc sees them. She was born in Bogota, Colombia and is fluent in Spanish. She absolutely loves her job...... You could tell because she's always smiling. She's sweet as can be to every patient that walks through our door, even if they're mean and rude and probably don't deserve it. How does she do that??

At Derickson Vision Consultants, Dr. Derickson and his staff have taken great care and effort in providing an atmosphere that is fun and comfortable. When you enter our practice you are greeted as a guest in our home. We offer you a Complementary Light Snack and a Hot/Cold Refreshment. All of this with the relaxing sounds of Cool Jazz in the background. We encourage you to browse our Exclusive Designer Frames or enjoy a family film in our Kid's Optical Playhouse.

For the most accurate examination, we employ State-of-the-Art Computerized Equipment. After a detailed review of your eye and systemic health history, we will evaluate your neurologic, muscular, and peripheral vision function. The doctor then uses Retinoscopy and Computer Automated Refraction (retinal-reflection refractive instruments) to assist in determining your spectacle prescription. This takes much of the guess-work out of the refraction (less “Better one…or two).

Using Digital Imaging Bio-microscopy, we then evaluate the health of the anterior or the front parts of the eye.

This allows us to identify dry eye syndromes, allergic conditions, corneal diseases and cataracts, among other things. You will be pleased to find that we use the highest standard of glaucoma testing – a technique that gently measures eye pressure using No-Air-Puff.

Pupil dilation is offered with all comprehensive examinations (please remember your sunglasses). After the drops take full effect, the doctor evaluates your retinal health using a 3-D examination instrument. This and other on-site technology allows him to identify and manage diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal holes and tears, hypertensive retinopathy, glaucoma, and a wide range of other diseases. At Derickson Vision Consultants, you can rest assured that your eye health is in competent hands no matter how complex your condition may be. Dr. Derickson is board certified in the treatment of ocular disease and has a close working relationship with the areas best eye surgeons.

Dr. Jerry Maida and Staff

For patients desiring Laser Vision Correction, we offer FREE CONSULTATIONS and provide A team approach to surgery with prominent area surgeons. One of the advantages of letting us manage your surgical care is drawing on years of experience. Dr. Derickson can select the very best surgeon for your particular case. He also provides all post operative care, assuring the patient's confidence that all of their medical needs will be tended to with the utmost ability.

Orb Scan Corneal Mapping

Dr. Derickson and his wife, Yvonne have both undergone laser correction.

Yvonne Derickson undergoes LASIK Treatment

Derickson Vision Consultants offers LASIK, Epi-LASEK, and PRK. With all of these options available, we are able to offer you the best procedure for your individual vision problem. We also offer the same team approach to cataract surgery.

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