Patients who deal with the inability to read without reading glasses may want to find a way to free themselves from dealing with eyeglasses to enjoy their favorite activities. In situations such as this, our team at Jacksonville Eye Center may recommend the placement of the Kamra inlay. What is the Kamra inlay? Dr. Robert… Read More »
Data provided by the CDC shows that more than 2,000 people sustain an eye injury while on the job every day. Welding equipment causes around 15,000 eye injuries every year. Power tools are second on the list, as they are responsible for about 10,000 injuries. These numbers point to an alarming fact: not enough has… Read More »
It’s hard to find an adult that doesn’t have any issues with their eyesight. However, not a lot of people know how important it is to seek treatment as soon as you notice eyesight problems. That’s why February is the month when we raise awareness of ARMD, low vision, and why it’s so important to… Read More »
Farsightedness is a condition that can occur that results in blurred vision with items that are close up and clearer vision with objects that are further away. This condition affects over 14 million American adults in the United States. Also known as hyperopia or “hyperopic vision,” this condition can be easily addressed with corrective lenses… Read More »
Cataracts are one of the most common diseases throughout the US, affecting over 24 million people. As a result, cataract surgery has become a common procedure, with thousands of patients undergoing it every day. And while thick glasses used to be mandatory after such a surgical procedure, these days, intraocular lenses are becoming the norm.… Read More »
Glaucoma usually strikes with no warning. It can cause significant harm and impair your vision before you even notice that something’s changed. Thus, it is pivotal to learn as much about this condition as possible. There is no better time to do that than January — the glaucoma awareness month. Here are the three… Read More »
Your eyes play an important role in your everyday life. When problems arise, it can significantly impact your quality of life. Patients who have certain eye conditions, including nearsightedness or “myopia,” will want to speak to an eye professional to get a proper diagnosis and discuss treatment options. What is myopia? Myopia is a common… Read More »
At Jacksonville Eye Center, our team is here to help patients in achieving and maintaining good eye and vision health. This means knowing about certain conditions that can impact your vision or cause your eye to become unhealthy. One common condition seen in our practice is that of cataracts, and our patients often have questions… Read More »
When patients have perfect eyesight, they can see both near and far with clarity. However, those who do not have perfect eyesight may need some help with a medical professional. Certain vision problems and conditions need to be damaged as soon as possible to reduce the damage they can cause. However, other eye disorders may… Read More »
Are you tired of touching your eyes each day to put in and take out contacts? Are you tired of scratched, fogged, or ill-fitted prescription eyeglasses? Are you ready to free yourself from contacts and eyeglasses permanently? If this sounds like you and you live in the community of Jacksonville, FL, Dr. Robert Schnipper and… Read More »