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43309 U.S. Hwy 19N
Tarpon Springs, Fl 34689
Edward J. Huggett, Jr. OD, specializes in the practice of Low Vision dedicating his life to helping patients of all ages who suffer from severe vision loss. Dr. Huggett received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida and his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Huston in Houston, Texas 1990. He trained at the Lighthouse for the Blind in Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation and is presently the founder and director of the Low Vision clinic at St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute in Tarpon Springs. Dr. Huggett also developed the Low Vision Clinic at the James Haley VA Medical Center in New Port Richey, Florida, 1990.
Dr. Huggett’s expertise also expands to binocular vision treatment of eye muscle imbalances and tracking problems in patients of all ages. He is dedicated to vision therapy; creating programs and prescribing prescriptions designed to enhance cognitive processing for those with vision-related processing disorders. He was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays Major League team in 1994 as their Team Eye Physician. Dr. Huggett's specialized training helped improve the visual acumen of these athletes.
Currently, Dr Huggett co-produces a monthly live Internet support group for groups around the world who have interest in learning the latest in low vision science and rehabilitation developments. Additionally, he opened a free eye clinic within the Clearwater Free Clinic, Clearwater, FL in 2008 serving the homeless and victims of domestic violence. Dr. Huggett’s enumerable contributions to community charities and many civic organizations providing assistance for people with severe vision loss identify him as a modern humanitarian.
