FAQ’s regarding glaucoma
At Jacksonville Eye Center, Jacksonville, FL area patients often have questions about a wide range of eye disease and concerns that can arise over time. One common eye disease that impacts the optic nerve is glaucoma. What is glaucoma? Dr. Robert Schnipper describes glaucoma as a condition that is caused by high pressure levels in…
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What is the treatment for cataracts?
Cataracts is a condition that can impact the health of the eye and a patient’s vision. It does not present early symptoms like other eye diseases, but later symptoms may include issues such as: Double vision Blurry vision Clouding of vision Light sensitivity Poor night vision Halos around lights Routine changes in glasses prescriptions Color…
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Services for all ages at Jacksonville Eye Center
At Jacksonville Eye Center, we provide services for the entire family! Jacksonville, FL area patients of all ages can seek comprehensive treatment. This includes eye care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. From eye exams to surgical interventions, we can help! Children/adolescents – with children, we understand that the eyes are developing. Many conditions may…
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Can I get rid of my eyeglasses?
Glasses and contacts can get in the way of everyday life. Whether you’re having to switch out your eyeglasses for prescription sunglasses when headed outdoor or dealing with irritation caused by contact lenses, the team at Jacksonville Eye Center understands your frustrations. Wouldn’t it be easier to just have perfect vision and forget dealing with…
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Treating cataracts at Jacksonville Eye Center
Patients experiencing blurry, dull, or changing vision may be dealing with a condition known as cataracts. Cataracts affect millions of Americans and are one of the most common causes of vision loss in adults over the age of 55. It causes clouding of the natural lens of the eye. This clouding can happen gradually with…
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Get rid of glasses and contacts with LASIK
Many men and women who deal daily with eyeglasses and contacts often wonder how amazing it would be to ditch them for good. At this point, Jacksonville, FL area patients might start to consider the benefits of laser eye surgery to improve their vision and eliminate their need for corrective lenses. Dr. Robert Schnipper of…
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What types of intraocular lenses, or IOLS, are available in Jacksonville, FL?
Cataracts are a condition that can impact one’s vision. Because this condition cannot be reversed, patients will often experience a gradual worsening of their vision. Cataracts can result in poor vision due to fogging and clouding of the vision. Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision loss in patients over the age…
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FAQs of the KAMRA inlay for vision correction
If you are tired of using reading glasses to see clearly, you may be interested in learning more about the options available to you for improving your vision and clarity. With the KAMRA inlay, many Jacksonville, FL area patients are achieving better eyesight and ditching their reading glasses for good! What is the KAMRA inlay?…
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Aging eyes and senior eye care
Cataracts, Eye Exam, Macular Degeneration, Vision Disorders
Over the years, the eyes can change dramatically. Several conditions can develop with time, especially if the eyes have been injured. However, differences in eye vision become more prominent as one ages. Adult patients over the age of 40 experience more rapid changes to their eyes due to the natural process of aging, and should…
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LASIK Surgery versus Continued Contact Lens Use
While the use of contact lenses is a popular way to correct one’s vision, they do have their own drawbacks and limitations that can make them problematic for some patients. Contact lenses require daily care and maintenance, and men and women may experience some inconveniences that are associated with contact lens wearers. Patients considering LASIK…
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