EyeDocs Optical

Specialties

Eye health examinations, eye disease management, dry eye treatment, detection of and management of glaucoma, contact lens fittings, specialty contact lenses, designer eyewear, designer sunglasses, children eye exams, safety eyewear, ski goggles, bicycling eyewear. Dolce and Gabbana, Prada, Dior, Gucci, Bulgari, Fendi, Coach, Bebe, Sigrid Olsen, Tommy Bahama, Airlock, X Games.

History

Established in 2003.

Drs. Kate and Sean Claffie opened the office drawing on patients they had seen for the previous 7 years in the ggreater Clearwater/​Palm Harbor area. Recently moved to a larger, brighter, more open space at 3384 Tampa Road, across the street from the old location.

Meet the Business Owner

Kate. C.

Business Owner

Dr. Kate Claffie moved from Rochester, New York to Florida in 1987 to attend the University of South Florida where she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. As an undergraduate student at the University of South Florida, Dr. Claffie worked at the Central Florida Lions Eye Bank as a tissue harvester for corneal transplants. She also had the tremendous opportunity to work as a pharmacy technician and as an ophthalmic technician for Don Perez, M.D., (a retinal specialist) while attending USF. After completing her undergraduate work, Dr. Claffie matriculated to Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in Fort Lauderdale. She was awarded her doctorate and Dr. Claffie began her career in Boca Raton. She managed all aspects of a multi-​location practice, including medical management for an ophthalmic surgeon. Dr. Claffie then moved to Tampa and has practiced in the bay area for over ten years. She teamed with her brother, Dr. Sean Claffie.