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EYE EXPRESS PLANT CITY
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any may not realize, but a trip to the eye doctor can tell you more than if you need glasses or contact lenses to enhance your vision. In addition, an eye exam can detect more than ocular diseases and disorders. Eye exams can reveal other health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis. “In the short time I’ve been
practicing optometry, I’ve found brain tumors in patients who had no previous visual complaints,” said Dr. Roxanne Buffano, O.D of Eye Express Plant City. “Optometrists can diagnose a lot of diseases before it’s too late—and even before symptoms arise. Just because you’re not seeing well doesn’t necessarily mean there’s not a problem.” If you’ve been taking your vision
for granted too long, Dr. Buffano and the Eye Express Plant City team are ready to serve you. Not only does Dr. Buffano offer routine eye exams—which are recommended yearly—but she also specializes in detecting and treating ocular diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eye, and more. It’s her intense attention to detail and her focus on patient care that caused
the Florida Optometric Association to present her with the 2013 Young Optometrist of the Year award. A Florida native—born and raised in Brandon—Dr. Buffano graduated from Nova Southeastern University with bachelor degrees in Biology and Vision Science. In 2009, she received her Doctor of Optometry from Nova Southeastern and completed her one-year residency in hospital-based optometry/primary care with an emphasis in ocular disease at the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Alabama. She joined Eye Express in 2010 and served at the Winter Haven and Lakeland offices, and has been at the Plant City location for the past three years as the primary optometrist. “I’ve just grown to love this community,” said Dr. Buffano. “Everyone knows everyone. It’s so close-knit.” Although she’s only been a part of the Plant City community for a short time, she hasn’t been afraid to get involved and make a difference outside of her workplace. In October, she will be competing in the Rotary Club’s Dancing with the Locals fundraiser. In addition to community-related activities, Dr. Buffano is an Air Force Captain and spent two weeks of her summer on a Tropicare humanitarian mission, offering healthcare to 9,000 people of need in Hawaii. Whether serving Plant City or others far away, Dr. Buffano has the same mission: “to provide patients with the basic ocular health care they deserve. There’s more to the eye than just glasses.” In addition to eye exams, Eye Express Plant City is a full service eye care center. They have an extensive selection of high fashion frames including Christian Dior, Coach, and Fendi. They offer hundreds of value-priced professional, casual, sport, and children’s frames. Combo packages of frame and prescription lenses start at just $79. Polarized lenses are also available to help protect against UV exposure. Furthermore, well-trained staff members can fit patients for contact lenses. With 12 locations, Eye Express has been serving Central Florida for over 35 years and is one of the most trusted names in optometry. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Buffano or learn more about the services offered at the Plant City location, call 813-704-6090. Walk-ins are welcome!
EYE EXPRESS PLANT CITY • 102 HENRY AVE. • PLANT CITY, FLORIDA • PHONE: 813-704-6090 HOURS: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 9 A.M. TO 6 P.M. FOCUS MAGAZINE PLANT CITY SEPTEMBER 2014
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