Dr. Ravi Patel of Florida Eye Specialists recently became the first doctor in North Florida to perform the new PDEK surgery, an advanced type of cornea transplant that provides faster visual recovery times for patients. Using the PDEK technique, doctors take the two innermost layers of the cornea, along with the newly discovered Dua’s layer,…
DetailsIf you’re like most people, you probably think that migraines always refer to a kind of headache. In the U.S. alone, almost 40 million people tend suffer from migraine headaches. In contrast, people see the most obvious symptom of an ocular migraine and may or may not feel any associated pain at all. The term…
DetailsLet’s say you’re dead tired at the end of the day, and you don’t even want to take the time to remove your contact lenses before hitting the hay for that well deserved rest; that shouldn’t be too much of a problem, right? Think again, because consistently wearing your contact lenses for days on end…
DetailsSeeing a doctor for glaucoma treatment can seem like a daunting task, but there are several things you can do to make sure you have the most productive visit possible. Follow these suggestions to help your doctor provide the highest level of care. Pay attention to your symptoms One of the first things your doctor…
DetailsMost eye conditions can affect anyone, but seniors are most at risk when it comes to several problems. Watch for symptoms related to the following conditions and consult an eye health professional if you have questions. Glaucoma Glaucoma is one of the most common degenerative eye conditions, and although anyone can contract the condition, it…
DetailsBlood pressure is one of the most important health indicators, and untreated high blood pressure can lead to many different medical conditions throughout the body, including deadly strokes and heart attacks. The link between the eyes and high blood pressure Most people don’t think about their eyes when it comes to their blood pressure, but…
DetailsGlaucoma is the leading cause of blindness and the reality is that everyone is at risk. The sad truth is that there is no known cure for glaucoma and the vision loss it causes is permanent. While it is more prevalent in older adults, 1 in 10,000 babies in the U.S. are born with glaucoma.…
DetailsAny method of glaucoma surgery centers on reducing pressure in the eye in order to decrease or prevent optic nerve damage. However, most of the methods that are used to accomplish this involve major surgery and are highly invasive. While these glaucoma treatments are typically quite effective, the methods can lead to many potential complications.…
DetailsMacular degeneration is a common type of degenerative eye disease that affects millions of Americans. It is also frequently called age-related macular degeneration (AMD), because it is far more likely to develop in people as they get older, especially once they reach 50 years old. Macular degeneration is caused by the eventual thinning of the…
DetailsDr. Rachana Patel of Florida Eye Specialists recently made a pro bono procedure possible for a young woman quickly losing her vision to keratoconus. The patient, Kia Bowman, was misdiagnosed at age 21 which lead to many tough choices, such as waiting until she was completely blind to receive cornea transplants, until she met Dr.…
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