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  • Ophthalmology, Optometry
  • Accepting new patients
  • Mid Florida Eye Center 600 N 14th St, Leesburg, FL 34748
  • (888) 485-7603

Brief Intro

Meet Maricely Gonzalez

Dr. Maricely Macion has been involved in eyecare since the age of 16 with her high school’s health professions program. After becoming a licensed dispensing optician at 19 Dr. Macion decided to pursue optometry. She received her Bachelor of Science in Vision Science as well as her doctorate in Optometry from Nova Southeastern University.

She then completed a residency program with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine. She was hired on at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute’s Refractive Surgery Service and worked for them for almost two years before she went on to serve our nations veterans with the Veterans Affairs (Miami and Portland) for almost 14 years as a staff optometrist, low vision optometrist and her colleagues as the Veterans Affairs Optometry Grand Rounds Coordinator. She was also adjunct faculty with Pacific University College of Optometry and Southern College of Optometry training student externs and residents.

Dr. Macion is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.

She has done eye missions trips in Central America, South America and Africa. She is fluent in Spanish. She enjoys spending time with her husband and sons, beekeeping and baking.

The Experts in Eye Care

Mid Florida Eye Center is committed to inclusion and diversity. We believe today more than ever; it isn’t speaking the words, but starts with a culture of service and listening.

For over 30 years, our goal has always been to provide quality care to everyone in Central Florida. Mid Florida is committed to doing our part in protecting sight with a pledge to serve all and do so equally, without prejudice. We support and defend the right to safe, caring, and equal treatment for all in our practice: patients and teammates. We are in this together!

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Nova Southeastern University

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Mid Florida Eye Center
  • 600 N 14th St, Leesburg, FL 34748
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Optometry
  • Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

  • Eye Floaters
  • Color Deficiency
  • Color Vision Deficiency
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Treatment of Refractive Errors (LASIK)
  • Refractions
  • Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
  • Myopia (Nearsightedness)
  • Astigmatism
  • Cataract
  • Presbyopia (Aging Eyes)
  • Glaucoma
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Retinal Artery Occlusion
  • Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
  • Acute Conjunctivitis
  • Eye Allergies
  • Dry Eyes
  • Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
  • Orbital Infection
  • Keratitis
  • Pink Eye
  • Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
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Procedures Performed

  • Diabetic eye examinations
  • LASIK (Laser In Situ Keratomileusis)
  • Eyeglass Fitting
  • Eye Health Exams
  • Contact Lens Fitting
  • Glaucoma Visual Field and Tonometry Testing
  • Eyeglass Prescriptions
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Humana
  • Security Life
  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Premier Health Plan
  • Meritain Health
  • Freedom Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MVP Health Care
  • Medicaid
  • Tricare
  • GEHA
  • WPS Health Plan
  • EmblemHealth
  • EyeMed
  • Beech Street
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