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Does Everyone Get Cataracts? Cataract Causes and Risk Factors

Does Everyone Get Cataracts? Yes, everyone develops cataracts with age. Cataracts are a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. While most people start noticing symptoms in their 60s or 70s, they can begin in your 40s and 50s or even younger, depending on other causes. By understanding the risk factors, symptoms, and

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WATCH: Restoring 20/20 Vision With the Light Adjustable Lens

Thanks to the new Light Adjustable Lens, cataract surgeons like the dedicated doctors at Florida Eye Specialists can now help patients see better than ever with cataract surgery. Local Jacksonville TV news station First Coast News recently spoke with our doctors to explain this transformative new technology. Florida Eye Specialists Leading the Way to Bringing

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Can I Have Cataract Surgery If I Have Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is caused by fluid pressure inside the eye that can damage the optic nerve, leading to partial or total vision loss. Individuals living with glaucoma can also develop cataracts, and when these two eye conditions happen concurrently, vision is dramatically impaired. Patients often ask if it is safe to have cataract surgery while living

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Now at Palm Coast & St. Augustine: Adjustable Cataract Lens Light Delivery Treatments

Adjustable Cataract Lens Light Delivery Treatments – Now at Five Locations We are thrilled to announce that Florida Eye Specialists has acquired two additional state-of-the-art Light Delivery Devices for our Light Adjustable Lens procedures. These cutting-edge devices are now available at five locations including St. Augustine, Southpoint, Mandarin, Palm Coast, and Fernandina Beach to better

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Cataract Sunglasses: How to Protect Your Sight

Cataract Sunglasses: How to Protect Your Sight

Living in the Sunshine State, we’re exposed to strong UV rays — and unfortunately, UV light accelerates cataract formation. Many patients ask if they need cataract sunglasses before or after surgery to protect their sight. To find out, we sat down with Christian Guier, OD, a board-certified optometrist with our team at Florida Eye Specialists. 

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WATCH: Life-Changing Light Adjustable Lens Experience on News4Jax

Life-Changing Results With the Light Adjustable Lens Florida Eye Specialists patient Kathy Pumphrey is one of more than 1,000 people in the Jacksonville area to get the new Light Adjustable Lens for her cataract surgery. This groundbreaking technology has allowed her to see without glasses for the first time. Kathy sat down with local TV

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Fine-Tuning Vision After Cataract Surgery With the Light Adjustable Lens

Cataract surgery is a significant step towards achieving clearer vision, but what if the results aren’t quite what you expected? Think of it like getting a new pair of glasses: you wouldn’t settle for lenses that don’t give you perfect clarity. Fortunately, the Light Adjustable Lens offers a unique solution, allowing your vision to be

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