Dr. Christine Kay

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Gainesville, FL
(352) 371-2800
Accepts Medicare

Location

4340 W Newberry Rd, Suite 202
Gainesville, FL 32607

Areas of Expertise

Inherited Retinal Disease
Stargardt Disease
Achromatopsia
Usher Syndrome
Leber Congenital Amaurosis
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About Me

Dr. Christine Kay is a retina specialist with a deep commitment to advancing care for inherited retinal diseases. She has a special interest in conditions such as Stargardt disease, Achromatopsia, and Usher syndrome, and is actively involved as an investigator in multiple clinical trials at Vitreoretinal Associates. Her work focuses on cutting-edge gene therapies and novel treatments for retinal degenerations, offering hope to patients with conditions that were once considered untreatable.

Previously an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida, Dr. Kay now serves as Affiliate faculty at the University of South Florida. She is a member of the Macula Society and the Retina Society, and has been recognized with an honor award from the American Society of Retina Specialists. Her clinical practice integrates the latest research, providing patients with access to innovative therapies and comprehensive management of complex retinal disorders.

With extensive experience in vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina, Dr. Kay offers specialized care for a wide range of retinal conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular diseases. Her approach combines meticulous clinical evaluation with a personalized treatment plan, ensuring each patient receives the most advanced and appropriate care.

Training

  • University of Iowa

    Vitreoretinal Surgery

    2011

    University of Iowa

    Fellowship
  • University of South Florida

    Ophthalmology

    2009

    University of South Florida

    Residency
  • Transitional Internship

    2006

    Roanoke Carilion Memorial Hospital

    Residency
  • University of Florida

    Doctor of Medicine

    2005

    University of Florida

    Medical School
  • Harvard University

    Bachelor of Arts in Neurobiology, magna cum laude

    2001

    Harvard University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • ASRS Senior Honor Award

    2018

    American Society of Retina Specialists

  • Inducted into Macula Society

    2017

    Macula Society

  • Inducted into Retina Society

    2017

    Retina Society

  • Honor Award

    2012

    American Society of Retina Specialists

Publications & Press

  • Safety and Efficacy of ATSN-101 in patients with Leber congenital amaurosis caused by biallelic mutations in GUCY2D: a phase 1/2 multicentre, open-label, unilateral dose escalation study

    Lancet2024
  • Current Clinical Applications of In Vivo Gene Therapy with AAVs

    Molecular Therapy2021
  • Residual foveal cone structure in CNGB3-associated achromatopsia

    Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science2016

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
FL, IA
License Numbers
ME99947, 38258