Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Joseph P. Gira

Ophthalmology
Florence Ophthalmology PC
Florence Ophthalmology LLC
646 Cox Creek Pkwy, Suite A, 
Florence, AL 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Florence Ophthalmology PC
Florence Ophthalmology LLC
646 Cox Creek Pkwy, Suite A, 
Florence, AL 
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Overview

Joseph Gira is an Ophthalmologist in Florence, Alabama. Dr. Gira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Nearsightedness, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Gira is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in AL
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

FLORENCE OPHTHALMOLOGY LLC
646 Cox Creek Pkwy, Suite A, Florence, AL 35630
Call: 256-760-1771

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


4 Clinical Trials

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked, Dose-Ranging Study To Compare The Ocular Safety, Tolerability, And Efficacy Of SURF-200 Ophthalmic Solution (0.02% And 0.04% Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) To Vehicle In Subjects With A Diagnosis Of Dry Eye Disease And Experiencing An Episodic Flare Up
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked, Dose-Ranging Study To Compare The Ocular Safety, Tolerability, And Efficacy Of SURF-200 Ophthalmic Solution (0.02% And 0.04% Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) To Vehicle In Subjects With A Diagnosis Of Dry Eye Disease And Experiencing An Episodic Flare Up
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked Study To Evaluate The Safety, Tolerability, And Efficacy Of SURF-100 Ophthalmic Solution (A Mycophenolic Acid/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Combination) In Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked Study To Evaluate The Safety, Tolerability, And Efficacy Of SURF-100 Ophthalmic Solution (A Mycophenolic Acid/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Combination) In Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Combination of Mycophenolic Acid and Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Mycophenolic Acid, Restasis Ophthalmic Emulsion, Xiidra Ophthalmic Solution
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 3, Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled Study of KPI-121 0.25% Ophthalmic Suspension Compared to Vehicle in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
A Phase 3, Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled Study of KPI-121 0.25% Ophthalmic Suspension Compared to Vehicle in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 03, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III, Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled Trial of KPI-121 in Postsurgical Inflammation
A Phase III, Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled Trial of KPI-121 in Postsurgical Inflammation
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 29, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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6 Total Publications

Migraine is a risk factor for pseudophakic positive dysphotopsia following monofocal lens implantation.
Migraine is a risk factor for pseudophakic positive dysphotopsia following monofocal lens implantation.
Journal: Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie
Published: May 04, 2023
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