Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Stephen E. Smith

Ophthalmology
Stephen E Smith MD PA
4225 Evans Ave, 
Fort Myers, FL 
Accepting New Patients

Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Stephen E Smith MD PA
4225 Evans Ave, 
Fort Myers, FL 
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Overview

Stephen Smith is an Ophthalmologist in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Cataract, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in FL
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Florida Blue
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Health Alliance
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Highmark
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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MetLife
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Simply Healthcare
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TeamCare
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Walgreens
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Locations

STEPHEN E SMITH MD PA
4225 Evans Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Call: 239-936-7685
Other Locations
7955 Airport Pulling Rd N, Suite 104, Naples, FL 34109
Call: 239-593-7747

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.


3 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 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 3, Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of KPI-121 1.0% Ophthalmic Suspension in Subjects With Postsurgical Inflammation and Pain
A Phase 3, Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of KPI-121 1.0% Ophthalmic Suspension in Subjects With Postsurgical Inflammation and Pain
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 16, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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1 Total Publications

Early Real-World Physician Experience with an Intracanalicular Dexamethasone Insert.
Early Real-World Physician Experience with an Intracanalicular Dexamethasone Insert.
Journal: Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)
Published: April 27, 2022
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