How Do I Choose a Good Eye Doctor in Titusville?

There are two kinds. An optometrist, written O.D. for Doctor of Optometry, does eye exams, prescribes glasses and contacts, and diagnoses and treats eye disease. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who also does eye surgery. All four doctors at Aker Eye are optometrists, and for most people we are the right first call.

Start with an optometrist for a yearly exam, new glasses or contacts, a red or dry eye, or a worry about your sight. We treat glaucoma, dry eye, and diabetic eye disease in our own offices. When you need surgery, such as for a cataract, we refer you to a surgeon and take care of you before and after.

Yes. An optometrist earns a four-year doctor of optometry degree after college, and that is what the O.D. after the name means. Three of our doctors also finished a residency, a year of extra training in one area: Dr. Koehnemann in primary care with a focus on low vision, Dr. Bradley in children and binocular vision, and Dr. Amanda Aker in ocular disease.

It depends on what brings you in. Dr. Greg Aker is a Southern Diplomate in Glaucoma Management, so glaucoma patients often see him Downtown. Dr. Amanda Aker, also Downtown, trained in ocular disease. Dr. Koehnemann sees low vision patients and Dr. Bradley sees children, both at Playalinda. Not sure? Use the doctor finder, or tell us when you call and we will pick for you.

Our practice opened Downtown in 2004, and the Aker family has cared for Titusville much longer. Dr. Greg Aker came home to practice in 1984, and his father, Dr. Charles Aker, was the town's first surgeon in 1958. Today Dr. Amanda Aker, his daughter, sees patients beside him. The whole story is on our about page.

Yes, at both offices. Book online any time, or call or text (321) 269-2021 during office hours. New patients can fill in the patient forms before the visit to save time at the desk.