Choosing a lens for cataract surgery can feel overwhelming, especially when your goal is to see clearly without relying on glasses. With so many intraocular lens options available, it can be difficult to know which one will give you the vision you want after surgery. At Florida Eye Specialists, our cataract surgeons use advanced lens
It’s normal to start experiencing changes as we age. The good news is that when it comes to our sight, we can see just as clearly as we did when we were young. Thanks to technological advances, it is possible to see even better than ever after certain procedures like cataract surgery.
2026 Community’s Choice Awards Recognize the Best Businesses in Jacksonville For the 11th consecutive year, Florida Eye Specialists has been named the Best Eye Care Clinic in Jacksonville for excellence in eye care services. The award follows a community vote in the 2026 Best of Bold City Community’s Choice Awards competition, conducted by the Florida
Cataracts can gradually make everyday vision feel less clear, whether you’re driving, reading, exercising, or simply trying to take in the details around you. For Howard Jacobsen, changes in his vision eventually reached a point where he knew it was time to find a surgeon he could trust. At 80, Howard had previously undergone LASIK
Spending time outdoors is part of everyday life in Florida, but prolonged sun exposure can do more than damage your skin. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is UV light bad for your eyes?” the answer is yes. Over time, ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase your risk of several serious eye conditions, many of which develop gradually
Heavy or droopy eyelids are often brushed off as a cosmetic side effect of aging. But sometimes they’re a sign of a functional problem. When the upper eyelids droop far enough to block part of your field of vision, everyday tasks like reading, driving, and even walking can become more difficult without you realizing your
Can dry eyes cause blindness? The experts at Florida Eye Specialists are here to help you learn more about dry eye symptoms and treatments.
Words blurring on the page, faces going soft across the dinner table, a center of vision that won’t sharpen no matter the light — these can all be early signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). As one of the leading causes of vision loss in older adults, macular degeneration can make everyday activities more challenging
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Everyone develops cataracts with age. Take our self-test for cataracts to see if it’s time to request an appointment with an ophthalmologist.
Under-eye bags can make you look tired and older, even when you feel well-rested. But what causes bags under your eyes? In some cases, they’re caused by aging and lifestyle habits, while others may be linked to allergies or underlying medical conditions. At Florida Eye Specialists, we help patients identify the cause of under-eye bags
Our eyes, like all other body parts, become more susceptible to disease as we age. The most common vision-related problems in older adults are glaucoma and cataracts. In fact, these are two of the most common causes of vision loss in the world.
If your eyes feel dry, gritty, or uncomfortable, you’re not alone. Dry eye is one of the most common eye conditions, affecting millions of people of all ages — and the causes are more varied than most people realize. Dry eye occurs when your tears are unable to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes, either
