Dry, irritated, or gritty‑feeling eyes can interfere with your daily comfort, from working at the computer to reading or driving. For many people, frequent use of artificial tears provides relief. But when dryness becomes chronic and persistent, there’s another solution: punctal plugs. Punctal plugs are small devices designed to help preserve your natural tear film.
Have you ever noticed specs, strings, or blob-shaped spots drifting across your vision? Do they seem to move when you shift your eyes or try to focus on them? If so, you may have eye floaters. Eye floaters are one of the most common eye symptoms. In fact, an estimated 70 percent of people experience
When Kathy first noticed a change in her vision, she thought it was just a sign of getting older. She remembered sitting in the front of her college classes and realizing she couldn’t see the board clearly anymore. Glasses and contacts helped for a while, especially as a college tennis player, but over the years,
Blurry vision, dark spots, or sudden vision changes can be warning signs of more than just fatigue or aging — they may be signs of diabetic eye disease. If you’re managing diabetes, you might wonder: How does diabetes affect the eyes? High blood sugar can quietly damage delicate structures over time, leading to serious, sometimes
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness, and many patients don’t realize they’re at risk until it’s too late. If you have a parent, sibling, or grandparent who has been diagnosed, you may wonder: Is glaucoma hereditary? The short answer is yes. Family history plays a significant role in determining your risk,
If you rely on contact lenses every day, preparing for cataract surgery can raise a lot of questions. Do you need to stop wearing them before the procedure? And once it’s over, can you wear contacts after cataract surgery if you still need vision correction? The truth is, every patient’s situation is different, and understanding
Blurry vision, constant headaches, or trouble seeing at night can all sneak up on you — but not every vision problem makes itself known right away. That’s why routine eye exams are so important. They not only help update your prescription, but also catch silent conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, or macular degeneration before they cause
Blurry vision, eye irritation, and sensitivity to light can make even simple tasks feel frustrating. If you’re dealing with these symptoms, you may wonder whether cataracts or dry eye disease are to blame, or if both are contributing to the problem. But do cataracts cause dry eyes, or are they just commonly experienced together? Understanding
2025 Community’s Choice Awards Recognize the Best Businesses in Jacksonville For the 10th year in a row, Florida Eye Specialists has been named the Best Eye Care Clinic in Jacksonville for excellence in eye care services. The award was presented following a community vote in the 2025 Best of Bold City Community’s Choice Awards competition,
Blurry vision, cloudy lenses, and difficulty seeing at night often lead people to consider cataract surgery. But many patients have questions about what happens after the procedure. One common concern is eye floaters after cataract surgery – are they caused by the procedure itself, and should you be worried? At Florida Eye Specialists, we’re here
Protecting your eyes from the sun is essential year-round—not just for comfort, but for your long-term eye health. In this news segment, Dr. Kimberly Riordan of Florida Eye Specialists shares how UV exposure can increase the risk of conditions like cataracts, macular degeneration, and even skin cancer on the eyelids. She also discusses how to
Engin Serpersu’s career required clear vision. When he began struggling with blurry eyesight and constantly changing glasses, he turned to the cataract specialists in Jacksonville, FL at Florida Eye Specialists. After undergoing cataract surgery with Dr. Francis and getting the Light Adjustable Lens™ he was able to fine-tune his vision post-surgery. Now he’s back doing
