What is Low Vision?
Low vision refers to a visual impairment that is not correctable through surgery, prescription drugs, glasses or contacts. It’s often characterized by partial sight, such as blurred vision, blind spots or tunnel vision. Low vision can impact people of any age, but it is primarily associated with adults over the age of 60. Causes of…
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June is Cataract Awareness Month
June is Cataract Awareness Month. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world and affect more than 22 million Americans aged 40 and older. Jacksonville Eye Center wants you to be informed about the ways you can help protect yourself. Risk factors for developing cataracts include diabetes, direct and prolonged exposure to UV…
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Foods to Help You Get More Shut Eye
In today’s fast-paced world it is very common to miss out on getting enough restful sleep each night. The challenge of balancing proper rest with everything else that needs to get done in a day can be very tricky. However, many are not aware that not getting enough rest can wreak havoc on your eyesight….
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5 Tips to Protect Your Eyes This Summer
As the weather warms up, visions of sandy beaches, family picnics, and outdoor adventures become reality, but with all that time outside, don’t forget to keep your peepers protected from the serious dangers associated with UV rays. Just as we make the effort to protect our skin from sunburns, we should also make sure that…
Read More Women’s Eye Health & Safety Month
April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Did you know that more women suffer from visual impairments than men? Two thirds of blindness occurs in women, fortunately 75% of visual impairment is preventable and/or treatable. One reason why women are affected by more eye health issues than men is because they tend to live…
Read More LASIK technology improvements lead to better outcomes
Dr. Schnipper of Jacksonville Eye Center highly recommends that all patients take a moment to read this informative article courtesy of FoxNews.com about the improvements in technology associated with LASIK eye surgery. Thanks to advancements in LASIK technology over the past decade, patients can anticipate better results from their procedure. One expert event refers to…
Read More Foods to help fight AMD
Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss for those aged 55 and older in the United States, affecting more than 10 million Americans. Age-related macular degeneration is caused by the deterioration of the central portion of the retina, the inside back layer of the eye that records images and sends them via…
Read More Important tips for contact lens wearers
Are you one of the approximately 36 million Americans who wear contact lenses? Chances are that you went through a mini-course in proper hygiene with your eye doctor when you first obtained your prescription, but if you’re being completely honest, any typical morning might involve waking up, getting dressed, brushing your teeth, throwing in your…
Read More March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. Whether you spend hours in front of a computer or use power tools at your day job, it is always important to keep eye health and safety in mind as the gift of sight is irreplaceable. With more and more individuals depending on technology to accomplish tasks throughout the…
Read More Dr. Schnipper selected as one of America’s Premier LASIK & Cataract Surgeons!
Jacksonville Eye Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Robert Schnipper has been selected as one of America’s Premier LASIK & Cataract Surgeons!
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