Speaker Bios

Glaucoma & Cataract Surgeon

Nathan M. Radcliffe, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma and cataract surgery and an Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He previously served as Director of Glaucoma Services at NYU/Bellevue Hospital and has held leadership roles at Weill Cornell Medicine.

A recognized leader in glaucoma treatment and microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), Dr. Radcliffe has advanced surgical techniques and educated ophthalmologists nationwide. He served as the inaugural MIGS course director at the American Academy of Ophthalmology and currently serves as Chair of the Glaucoma Clinical Committee for the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and Chief Medical Editor of Glaucoma Physician.

Dr. Radcliffe earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, completed his ophthalmology residency at New York University, where he served as Chief Resident, and completed his glaucoma fellowship at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Lecture: Practical Glaucoma: From Diagnostic Pearls to Modern Intervention

Pediatric Ophthalmologist & Adult Strabismus Surgeon

Dawn N. Duss, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. She founded Pediatric Eye Consultants of North Florida, a practice dedicated exclusively to pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus in Northeast Florida.

Dr. Duss completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and her pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at Emory University. She currently holds a medical staff appointment at Wolfson Children’s Hospital and has previously held academic appointments with the University of Florida College of Medicine–Jacksonville and Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.

In addition to her clinical and surgical practice, Dr. Duss has served as a principal investigator for clinical studies, contributes as an editor for the Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and has a longstanding commitment to community eye care through Vision Is Priceless.

Lecture: Motility Matters: Diagnosing Strabismus WITHOUT A Prism Bar

Cataract & Cornea Specialist

Jason F. Miles, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Florida Eye Specialists, specializing in cataract surgery, corneal disease, and comprehensive eye care. His clinical interests include cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, Fuchs’ dystrophy, keratoconus, pterygium, dry eye, and other diseases of the cornea and external eye.

A Florida native, Dr. Miles earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and his medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine. He returned to the University of Florida/UF Health for his internal medicine internship and ophthalmology residency, followed by fellowship training in Cornea and External Disease.

His advanced training included managing complex corneal conditions and corneal transplantation, and his practice combines specialized corneal care with cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology.

Lecture: Fuchs Dystrophy: Medical & Surgical Management

Cataract, Cornea & Refractive Surgeon

Ravi R. Patel, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist and founding partner of Florida Eye Specialists, specializing in cataract, cornea, refractive, and comprehensive eye care. He is fellowship-trained in cataract, cornea, and refractive surgery and has extensive experience managing complex anterior segment and corneal conditions.

A Jacksonville native, Dr. Patel earned his undergraduate degree in Biology with honors from the University of Miami and his medical degree from the University of Florida, where he also completed his ophthalmology residency. He later completed advanced fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery at the Shiley Eye Center at UC San Diego and practiced in New York City while teaching surgical techniques to residents at Cornell University.

Dr. Patel has performed more than 10,000 cataract surgeries and has expertise in advanced corneal transplantation, keratoconus treatment, and complex lens procedures. He has also served as Chief of Ophthalmology at Baptist Health and President of the Duval Society of Ophthalmology.

Lecture: Fuchs Dystrophy: Medical & Surgical Management

Glaucoma & Ocular Disease Specialist

Jessica Steen, O.D., FAAO, Dipl-ABO, is an Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, where she serves as Director of the Glaucoma Service and as an attending optometric physician at the Eye Care Institute. She teaches glaucoma and ocular pharmacology and serves as Residency Coordinator for Primary Care with Emphasis in Ocular Disease.

Dr. Steen earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science and completed her residency in Primary Care with Emphasis in Ocular Disease at Nova Southeastern University. Her clinical interests include glaucoma, retinal disease, and neuro-ophthalmic disease, with an emphasis on medical and surgical management. Her research interests include applications of artificial intelligence in glaucoma management.

She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, a member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and a past president of the Palm Beach County Optometric Association.

Lecture: Glaucoma Challenges: Dilemma to Decision

Glaucoma & Cataract Specialist

Mark Paauw, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of cataracts and glaucoma at Florida Eye Specialists. He earned his medical degree at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, completed a transitional year internship at Spectrum Health Hospital, and finished his residency at the Kresge Eye Institute of Wayne State University.

Dr. Paauw completed his glaucoma fellowship at Florida Eye Specialists, where he trained in advanced techniques, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and tube shunt procedures. His commitment to advancing the field is reflected in his research, including his contribution to “Glaucoma Surgery Shifts Among Medicare Beneficiaries After 2022 Reimbursement Changes,” published in the Journal of Glaucoma and presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Paauw’s path into eye care was inspired by his brother’s passion for ophthalmology and solidified during a service trip to Haiti, where he saw firsthand how eye surgery can transform a patient’s life. He remains dedicated to serving others through ophthalmology, both locally and globally.

Lecture: Glaucoma Topic – Coming Soon

Cataract & Glaucoma Specialist

Omar Gayasaddin, D.O., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist at Florida Eye Specialists, specializing in cataract and glaucoma surgery and comprehensive eye care. He joined Florida Eye Specialists in 2021.

Dr. Gayasaddin earned his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Medicine and completed his ophthalmology residency at Touro University/Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. He then completed glaucoma fellowship training at the University of Florida.

Following his fellowship, Dr. Gayasaddin served as an Assistant Professor in the University of Florida Department of Ophthalmology, where he directed glaucoma clinics, performed glaucoma and cataract surgery, and trained ophthalmology residents in both clinical and surgical settings. His experience combines advanced glaucoma management with cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmic care.

Lecture: Glaucoma Topic – Coming Soon

Cataract & Glaucoma Surgeon

Rajesh K. Shetty, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist with double fellowship training, specializing in cataract and glaucoma surgery. He founded Florida Eye Specialists and serves as CEO and Managing Partner of the Florida Eye Specialists surgery center. Before founding the practice in 2009, Dr. Shetty spent more than seven years on the clinical staff at Mayo Clinic as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Shetty earned dual degrees in finance and health care systems from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania before earning his medical degree with special honors from Indiana University. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern, followed by fellowship training in ocular pathology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and glaucoma at Wills Eye Institute.

A leader in cataract and glaucoma surgery, Dr. Shetty was the first surgeon in Florida to perform the minimally invasive Trabectome procedure and the first in the region to perform canaloplasty. He is actively involved in clinical research and has lectured nationally and internationally on advances in ophthalmic care.

Lecture: Glaucoma Topic – Coming Soon

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist | Cataract Surgery & Glaucoma

Austin Isaac, M.D., MBA, is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with Florida Eye Specialists, specializing in cataract surgery and glaucoma. His clinical practice includes comprehensive ophthalmic care, with a particular focus on diagnosing and managing cataracts and glaucoma.

Dr. Isaac brings a multidisciplinary background to ophthalmology, combining his medical and surgical training with a Master of Business Administration. His approach to patient care emphasizes thoughtful clinical decision-making and the use of current medical and surgical treatment options to preserve and improve vision.

Lecture: Rapid Fire: Acute Eye Conditions in Clinical Practice

Cataract, Cornea & Refractive Surgeon

Amit R. Chokshi, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist with Florida Eye Specialists, specializing in cataract, cornea, and refractive surgery. He is also a refractive surgeon with Florida Eye Custom Vision, where he performs advanced vision-correction procedures, including LASIK, SMILE, EVO ICL, and Custom Lens Replacement.

Dr. Chokshi earned his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and completed his ophthalmology residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He then completed fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery at Laser and Corneal Surgery Associates at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Following his fellowship, Dr. Chokshi served as Director of the University of Florida Laser Eye Center and held academic appointments as Assistant Professor and Director of the Cornea and External Disease Division in the UF Department of Ophthalmology. He has cared for patients in Jacksonville for more than 20 years and has been a founding partner of Florida Eye Specialists since 2014.

Lecture: Beyond LASIK: Modern Refractive Surgery Candidacy, Procedure Selection, and Co-Management for the Optometrist

Cataract, Cornea & Refractive Surgeon

S. Akbar Hasan, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery with Florida Eye Specialists. He has extensive surgical experience in corneal transplantation, advanced cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses, and LASIK.

Dr. Hasan completed his ophthalmology residency at Baylor College of Medicine and then completed a Cornea and LASIK fellowship at Duke University. Prior to joining Florida Eye Specialists in 2012, he spent ten years at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, where he served as lead cataract and corneal surgeon and Director of the Laser Vision Correction Program.
In addition to his clinical and surgical work, Dr. Hasan remains deeply engaged in education and research and has presented at national meetings and published in peer-reviewed literature.

Lecture: Beyond LASIK: Modern Refractive Surgery Candidacy, Procedure Selection, and Co-Management for the Optometrist

Board-Certified Ophthalmologist

Andreas Gonzalez, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon practicing in Houston, Texas. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, completed his ophthalmology residency, and served as chief resident. Dr. Gonzalez later completed a two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at USC’s Roski Eye Institute and taught retina at the University of Arizona. Beyond his clinical work, he is the architect of Retinex, an AI-focused electronic medical record platform designed to advance interoperability and improve clinical workflows.

Lecture: The Next Generation of Ophthalmology EHRs: Interoperability, AI, and What Clinicians Should Understand About the Software Underneath Their Practice

Optometric Physician

Susan M. Frick, O.D., is an optometric physician practicing in Northeast Florida. She earned her undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Tampa before returning to school to pursue a career in eye care. She graduated with honors from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in 1997.

Dr. Frick practices primary eye care and has been involved in optometric continuing education for many years. She has presented courses on Prevention of Medical Errors and Florida jurisprudence and has previously served as a FinalEyes CE faculty member.

Her approach to optometry emphasizes comprehensive patient care and education, with experience caring for patients across a broad range of primary eye care needs.

Lecture: Prevention of Medical Errors

Board-Certified Optometrist | Florida Jurisprudence Educator

Alice Sterling, O.D., is a board-certified optometrist with Florida Eye Clinic in Central Florida. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Central Florida and her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry.

Dr. Sterling brings extensive experience in Florida optometric law and regulation, having served eight years on the Florida Board of Optometry. She is a longtime continuing education lecturer on Florida jurisprudence and has presented the required course to optometrists statewide, including at previous FinalEyes CE programs.

The Florida Optometric Association recognized her contributions to the profession with its Frank A. Broome, Sr., O.D. Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024.

Lecture: Florida Jurisprudence for Optometrists