Welcome to Derickson Vision

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

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 rolls including Ophthalmic Dispensing Instructor for Doctoral students at Nova Southeastern University. Now, patents call upon her for everything from optical prescription questions to diabetic dietary counseling.

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. Schneider & Dr. Derickson

For patients desiring Laser Vision Correction, we offer FREE CONSULTATIONS and provide a team approach to surgery with prominent area surgeons like Dr. Timothy Schneider. Dr. Schneider, formerly of the Mayo Clinic, is a Johns Hopkins trained Corneal Specialist. He now heads Schneider Eye Associates where he performs refractive surgery using the best laser and diagnostic equipment available. Dr. Schneider’s skill has built his reputation as “the surgeon that the doctors trust.”

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.