​Dan Acosta, L.D.O. B.C. Opt. is Florida Licensed and Florida Board of Opticianry certified in the fitting and adaptation of contact lenses. His practice concentrates on Medical Contact Lenses and Low Vision. Dan received academic and clinical training at the University of Houston, and his Contact lens training at the Baylor College of Medicine. Dan completed the academic requirements for credentials from IJCAHPO, OAA, ABO and NCLE. Having practiced alongside ophthalmologists and orthoptists for over twenty-five years, Dan has hands-on experience caring for thousands of patients. Florida Optical Services is staffed with Independent Optometrists and Ophthalmologists who complement the care offered at our practice.

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Areas of Practice

Keratoconus and irregular corneas

Scleral Contact Lens Fitter

Novakone Certified Fitter

Specialty Soft Contact Lenses (Multifocals and High Power Errors)

Prismatic Corrections for Double Vision

Low Vision Dispensing: Electronic and Optical Devices

General Opticianry Services​

Teleophthalmology and Teleoptometry Patient Facilitator

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Certifications

National Contact Lens Examiner

American Board of Opticianry

OAA Low Vision Dispensing Program

 

Past Certification

Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician- IJCAHPO Ophthalmology

 

Past Teaching Experience

Hillsborough College-Adjunct Professor (Optical Lab) Tampa, Florida

IJCAHPO-Ophthalmology Annual Meetings ( Low Vision Instruction)

POF- Regional Course (Low Vision Care and Dispensing)

Low Vision Continuing Education ABO & IJCAHPO

 

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