Dr. Amit Chokshi was interviewed on First Coast News to discuss the 60-percent rise in LASIK appointments since May 2020. He attributed this finding to the wearing of masks and increased screen-time. Many people who wear glasses and contact lenses are developing an eye condition called dry eye, which leads them to pursue LASIK surgery.
Dr. Kimberly Riordan was featured in The Ponte Vedra Recorder to discuss the link between internet usage and dry eye. According to one poll, the average U.S. person is now spending over 13 hours per day looking at a screen. That’s an increase from 10 hours last year. This can cause dry eye symptoms like
Dr. Kenzo Koike was featured in The Ponte Vedra Recorder to share his expertise on glaucoma in the context of the global pandemic. A recent study shows that glaucoma appointments are down 88% due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, this is a major concern since glaucoma, if given the opportunity, can steal your vision quickly and the
Dr. Shetty was featured in Florida Health Care News to discuss everything you need to know about cataract surgery. Cataracts are a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. Cataract surgery, which involves the replacement of the cloudy lens, is one of the most common procedures in the country, with more than 3.5 million
Dr. Amit Chokshi was recently featured in the Ponte Vedra Recorder with his daughter Sofia. He discusses their father-daughter mission trip last year to Querétero, Mexico. Dr. Chokshi learned an important cataract surgery technique to help underserved patients. The trip also brought him closer together with his daughter, while fostering her interest in medicine and
If you think you’re too young for cataract surgery, think again. Cataracts are a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye, and they can begin to develop in your 40s and 50s. Thanks to today’s advanced technology, cataract surgery is safer and provides better outcomes than ever, so patients don’t have to live
Can exercise reduce your risk of cataracts? A recent study published in the International Journal of Ophthalmology showed that taking part in regular physical exercise, such as walking or cycling, significantly reduced the risk of age-related cataracts by 10 percent. How can exercise improve your eye health? Dr. Akbar Hasan was featured in the June
Healthcare practices like Florida Eye Specialists are working to get back to regular appointments and elective procedures following COVID-19 shutdowns. Dr. Rajesh Shetty, Florida Eye Specialists CEO and board-certified ophthalmologist, explains the steps the practice is taking to ensure patient comfort and safety in this feature article in the Jacksonville Daily Record. The team at
If you have macular degeneration, you may be worried about maintaining eye care during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s understandable to be concerned, but patients with wet macular degeneration need to receive scheduled eye treatments to prevent vision loss. Studies confirm that maintaining a regular schedule of eye injections is important in retaining the vision you
Diabetes comes with an onslaught of potential complications, and high among those are eye problems. Some studies indicate that cataracts are three to four times more prevalent in patients with diabetes who are under the age of 65. In patients over 65, cataracts are twice as prevalent, according to a study published in the National
Dr. Kenzo Koike was recently on Flagler Radio to discuss the safety protocols the team at Florida Eye Specialists is using to help combat the spread of COVID-19. Listen here: The dedicated doctors and care staff at Florida Eye Specialists know how important your vision is. That’s why we’ve worked tirelessly to ensure our offices
Telemedicine has become a life-saving tool for healthcare systems almost overnight. At a time when social distancing is among the major measures used to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine has emerged as a key technology for safe and efficient patient care. Florida Eye Specialists has been a leader in implementing telemedicine for eye care.
