Shawn Sussmane, OD

Hello, my name is Shawn Sussmane, and I am an assistant professor in the University of Florida Department of Ophthalmology. Some of my clinical interests include nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia, dry eye, cataracts, and contact lenses.

Originally from Florida, I moved to Tennessee as a teenager and completed my schooling there. I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Biology at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. I then received my Masters of Science in Biochemistry at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. I completed my externship at Eyecare Associates in Metairie, Louisiana. Since graduation, I have been working in private practice. During my prior eight years, I worked in a multispecialty Ophthalmology/Optometry group practice.

As a child, I had a dog bite injury to my eye and had an initial visit with an Ophthalmologist, followed by several visits with a retina specialist, introducing me to ophthalmology and sparking my interest for this field. I enjoy getting to know the eyecare needs of all my patients and helping them accomplish their goals by explaining and educating them about their eyes and concerns related to eye health.

I am a current member of the American Optometric Association and Florida Optometric Association.

During my free time, I am an avid runner. I enjoy participating in 5k, 10k, and half-marathon runs. I love spending time outdoors, whether its hiking, fishing, or going to the beach. I also relish traveling, especially going on cruises.