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.
Florida Eye Specialists will stay in the UnitedHealthcare insurance network, thanks to a contract extension with parent company North Florida Surgeons. No action is needed—your coverage will continue as usual when you visit any Florida Eye Specialists office, our surgery center, or schedule a virtual appointment. Our dedicated doctors and care staff know how important
Protecting our eyes may be crucial to slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus—especially for contact lens wearers. A study has found that coronavirus may cause pink eye, and the virus can spread through touching our eyes. This research suggests that contact lens wearers—who, studies show, touch their eyes more frequently than non-wearers—may be at
Dr. Shetty was featured in Florida Health Care News with his patient Wilma to discuss advanced technology in cataract surgery. Cataracts are a normal part of aging, but cataract surgery isn’t just for the elderly. A recent study published in the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery found that more middle-aged patients are having cataract
Dr. Rajesh Shetty was featured in the Ponte Vedra Recorder to discuss advanced technology in cataract surgery and options to improve quality of life. With more patients choosing cataract surgery than ever, it’s important for patients to know their options and discuss with their eye surgeon. In this article, Dr. Shetty explains the advances in
Dr. McGregor Lott was featured in the Ponte Vedra Recorder to discuss Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in America. As many as 11 million people currently have some form of this condition, and that number is expected to double to nearly 22 million by 2050. In this article, Dr. Lott
Dr. Maida Reaches No-Stitch Cataract Surgery Milestone in 2020 In 2020, Dr. Maida will reach a special milestone in his practice. It has been 30 years since he performed the very first no-stitch cataract surgery in Florida. This technique made it possible to perform cataract surgery without the need for sutures and without injecting anesthesia
In honor of Glaucoma Awareness Month, Dr. Rajesh Shetty was featured in the January issue of the Ponte Vedra NewsLine to discuss this degenerative eye disease. Dr. Shetty covers causes, symptoms, and the latest treatment options to preserve vision. Read the excerpt from the paper below. Research Finds Glaucoma Patients Have 10 Times as
Dr. Ravi Patel was featured on First Coast News for performing a life-changing procedure for a young mother. Takeeya Woods, 30, had lost her vision to a hereditary condition called keratoconus. The only way to treat it is through a corneal transplant. Due to Woods’ condition, she struggled to make ends meet and care for
2019 Bold City Best Awards Recognize the Best Businesses in Jacksonville For the fourth year in a row, Florida Eye Specialists was named the Best Eye Care Practice in Jacksonville for providing excellence in eye care. The award was presented after a community vote in the 2019 Bold City Best competition, conducted by the Florida
Dr. Kimberly Riordan was featured on News4Jax to review fall eye care tips. She explains the causes of fall dry eye, considerations for eye-safe Halloween costumes, and proper contact lens care. Watch the full interview here:
Dr. Rajesh Shetty was featured in the September issue of the Ponte Vedra Recorder to discuss Dry Eye and how to manage this condition during the hotter months. Summer may be winding down, but record temperatures continue to rise, and there can be adverse effects on our vision. Dr. Shetty discusses causes, symptoms, and tips
