Welcome To Dau Family Eye Care
At Dau Family Eye Care, we believe clear vision is only one part of healthy eyes—and healthy living. Our Saint Johns FL eye care team and our Fruit Cove FL eye care team focus on complete eye wellness, combining advanced medical care with cutting-edge solutions like Vision Therapy and Neurolens (NVM) for patients struggling with eye strain, headaches, or visual processing challenges. Many people overlook how much their eyes affect learning, comfort, and day-to-day performance, and we are committed to bringing that awareness to every family we serve.
Whether you need a routine checkup, help with dry eye, or support for visual issues that affect work or school, we tailor every visit to your individual needs. We use state-of-the-art testing, personalized treatment plans, and a team-driven approach to ensure you always receive the highest quality care. At Dau Family Eye Care, we’re dedicated to helping you see clearly, feel better, and reach your full visual potential at every age.
Dr. Jordan Dau
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Dr. Ariella Poon
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Dr. Jennifer Balo
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Our Mission
Dau Family Eye Care proudly serves the Saint Johns FL and Fruit Cove FL communities with a complete range of medical and functional eye care services. Our practice provides everything from routine exams and glasses prescriptions to specialty treatments such as Vision Therapy, Neurolens (NVM) for eye-strain-related headaches, myopia management, IPL/RF dry eye therapy, and medically necessary contact lenses. Led by Dr. Jordan Dau, who brings over a decade of clinical experience, our team is dedicated to delivering precise care rooted in compassion, education, and modern technology. Dr. Ariella Poon and Dr. Jennifer Balo add expanded expertise in pediatric vision, ocular disease, and therapeutic treatment options, ensuring patients of all ages receive the best possible care. Together, we evaluate not only your clarity of vision but how your eyes work, focus, and function in real-life environments such as school, work, or screen-heavy settings. Our Vision Therapy and Neurolens programs help patients who struggle with issues like eye teaming problems, reading difficulties, dizziness, digital eye strain, head pressure, and chronic headaches. By looking beyond the basics of eyesight, we help improve comfort, performance, and long-term quality of life. Whether you’re managing a medical condition, seeking family-centered eye care, or looking for advanced solutions to reduce eye strain, Dau Family Eye Care provides the support and expertise you can count on. We welcome you to experience a warm, modern practice where your concerns are heard, your vision goals matter, and your eye health is our highest priority.
Dr. Jordan Dau
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Dr. Jordan Dau O.D.
Dr. Ariella Poon
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Dr. Ariella Poon O.D.
Dr. Jennifer Balo
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Dr. Jennifer Balo O.D.
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Personalized Vision Care
You deserve a vision care team that’s dependable and a clear view of life that brings you peace of mind. Whether you need a standard check-up, new eyeglass lenses, or a tailored contact lens solution, we’re here to help. Our goal is to dig deeper, treat the source of issues, and create lasting, personalized care plans.
Routine Vision Care
Vision care is a crucial aspect of overall health that often goes overlooked until problems arise. Maintaining good eye health is essential not only for clear vision but also for detecting early signs of serious health conditions. Here are several reasons why regular vision care is important:
- Early Detection of Eye Diseases
- Overall Health Monitoring
- Preventing Vision Problems
- Enhancing Quality of Life
- Supporting Academic and Professional Success
- Reducing Eye Strain and Fatigue
- Preventing Eye Injuries
- Promoting Healthy Aging
Featured Services
Neurovisual Medicine (NVM)
Are you experiencing unexplained headaches, dizziness, or difficulty focusing? These could be signs of Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD), a condition where the eyes struggle to work together. At Dau Family Eye Care, our Neurovisual Medicine (NVM) services are designed to diagnose and treat BVD, helping improve your comfort and quality of life.
Learn more about NVM and how it can make a difference.
The Importance of Vision Care Even Without Apparent Issues
The evolution of eye care has deep roots in ancient history, with early societies laying the groundwork for today’s advanced vision science. As far back as 1500 BC, ancient Egyptian texts like the Ebers Papyrus recorded numerous remedies for eye ailments, revealing an early understanding of ocular health. Greek and Roman physicians—including pioneers such as Hippocrates and Galen—expanded on this knowledge, exploring the structure and function of the eye in detail. Their observations became key references for later generations of medical practitioners.
Significant progress continued throughout the Islamic Golden Age, where scholars like Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen) redefined how we perceive vision. His influential work, the Book of Optics, published in the 11th century, introduced accurate theories about light refraction and the role of the eye in vision. In the late 1200s, the development of eyeglasses marked a transformative step, offering people a practical way to correct refractive errors. These foundational breakthroughs across eras helped shape the disciplines of ophthalmology and optometry, forming the basis of the comprehensive eye care we rely on today.
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Even if your vision seems clear and trouble-free today, scheduling regular eye exams at one of our locations remains a vital part of protecting your long-term eye health. Many sight-threatening conditions—including glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy—can begin without any obvious symptoms. Without early detection, these conditions may progress unnoticed, leading to irreversible vision loss.
Comprehensive eye exams not only assess your eyesight but also serve as a window into your overall health. Optometrists can detect early warning signs of systemic issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and even certain neurological conditions during a routine exam. By making vision care a consistent part of your healthcare routine, you give yourself the best chance of catching problems early—before they affect your sight or general well-being.
Prioritizing regular eye check-ups is one of the most proactive steps you can take to maintain healthy vision and support your overall health for years to come.
Vision Insurances We Accept
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