Keeping Your Eyes Healthy This Winter
All around the country, people are bundling up and scurrying from building to building, trying to stay warm. Thankfully, we live in Florida and can avoid the worst of the problems that come along with winter. But if you’re planning on visiting family this winter, or just taking a cold weather vacation to a cooler…
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Macular Degeneration FAQs
Macular Degeneration is a disease we are still learning about. Even though we may not know everything about it, we do know enough to help those who suffer from it. Macular Degeneration is an age-related illness that is the leading cause of vision loss in Americans today. This unfortunate disease affects millions of Americans and,…
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How Long Will My Vision Change?
Your prescription may change every year, then stay stable for a few years. It’s all normal, and when your eyes are healthy, your prescription can still change. Understanding the different phases of life that affect our eyes might help you understand what to expect as you come back every year for your appointments. Keep reading…
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Digital Eye Strain and Computers
More and more daily life is spent on screens. We work on computers and find recipes for dinner on our cell phones. We even find jobs and meet friends and find new romantic partners, all with the help of a little digital screen. But just because we can spend our whole lives on screens, doesn’t…
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Keratitis: Dangerous Inflammation
As you get older, you start noticing those little aches and issues that people older than you have been mentioning for years. Waking up with a crick in the neck becomes more common, and a loss of flexibility seems impossible to avoid. Especially when it comes to our eyes, those things that help us navigate…
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Do I have a Stye?
So often do we forget how awesome our eyes are. We play sports, squint in bright light, drive in the dark, and work in the garden usually without any fuss. We’re able to see what we need to, whether it’s a small detail in a piece of art or a large pattern of buildings on…
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Am I A Good Candidate for LASIK?
So, you’re finally ready to ditch the glasses, throw out the contact lenses, and get LASIK. We can’t blame you. Waking up in the morning and being able to see immediately is something a lot of us wish we had. Thankfully, you don’t have to be born with perfect vision to be able to have…
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Is It Time To Ditch Your Eyeglasses?
With summer just around the corner, you are probably thinking about adding a few outfits to your wardrobe, getting your body in shape and ways to spend those wonderful summer nights. With so much emphasis on looking your best is it time to ditch your eyeglasses and have the LASIK vision correction that you have been…
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IOLs in Basic Terms
Being diagnosed with cataracts may feel overwhelming, especially when your eyecare professional begins to explain options for intraocular lenses, or IOLs. A basic understanding of IOLs helps you choose the option that is best for you. What are Cataracts? Having cataracts means that the outer lens of your eye is clouded. The condition develops as a…
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Is It Time For Your Eye Exam?
Spring is upon us, and hopefully you are already enjoying more time outdoors. Leaves burst from every branch, and little flower buds emerge from delicate stems. If you are unable to see these finer details of the season, perhaps it is time for an eye exam. Here are our recommendations for eye care services at…
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