Florida Veteran Health Heroes

Dr. Stuart I. Kaplan is a deco- rated Gulf War veteran who served four years in the Unit- ed States Army. He continued his service for four additional years in the Florida Army Na- tional Guard prior to starting his collegiate studies. After his military service, he began undergraduate studies at Flor- ida Atlantic University and re- ceived his Bachelor of Science degree in Vision Science from Nova Southeastern University. He completed his doctoral studies at Nova Southeastern University’s Col- lege of Optometry in 2001. Dr. Kaplan is a board-certified optometrist. He prac- tices comprehensive vision science and is well-versed in all optical disorders, devoting his skills and training to healthy eyesight for his patients. He is the Program Director for the Dry Eye Treatment Program at Tyson Eye as well as being involved in multiple clinical trials relating to glaucoma management, intraocular lenses and dry eye therapy. He is currently lecturing on Florida optometry jurisprudence. Dr. Kaplan’s community involvement includes his current service as Chairman of the Florida Board of Optometry. He also serves as the vice commander of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 9-1 at Fort Myers Beach. He is the immediate past president of Southwest Florida Optometric Association, past commander of the Southwest Florida Jewish War Veterans Post 400 and past commander of United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 9-1. Stuart I. Kaplan, O.D. 7 Florida Veteran Health Heroes