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Do You Have Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

Age-related macular degeneration (also known as macular degeneration or AMD) is the most common cause of age-related vision loss in the United States. As many as 11 million people have some form of this condition, and that number is expected to double to nearly 22 million by 2050. If you have worsening vision and a

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Dr. McGregor Lott and macular degeneration patient Leland Reineke

Patient Story: What Macular Degeneration & Treatment Looks Like

Leland Reineke moved from Ohio to Ponte Vedra Beach to get out of the cold and enjoy golfing, fishing, and the active lifestyle that Jacksonville has to offer. But, shortly after moving, a degenerative eye condition threatened his new way of life. Suddenly his vision in his left eye deteriorated until he was unable to

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration Symptoms and Causes

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss for Americans over age 65, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Macular degeneration affects at least 11 million Americans, and that number is expected to double by 2050. While blindness is rare in AMD, it can cause severe central vision

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Macular Degeneration Care During the Coronavirus: Dr. McGregor Lott Explains in the Ponte Vedra Recorder

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

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February is National AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month | Florida Eye Specialists

February is National AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month

February is National AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month. The goal of this initiative is to teach people about the risks of AMD and other vision impairments in the hope that everyone gets the treatment they need for better eye health. Did you know that Florida Eye Specialists has a guide to help those with Age-Related Macular

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Stem-Cell-Based Treatment Safe in Macular Degeneration | Florida Eye Specialists

Stem-Cell-Based Treatment Safe in Macular Degeneration

Until recently, patients diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), were given no hope for recovering from any vision loss from the disease. Recent studies have shown reason for hope, though, as researchers have had encouraging results experimenting with stem cells in treating AMD. The research is still in early stages, but some patients in studies

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Welcome Dr. Lott

Meet Dr. McGregor N. Lott

Florida Eye Specialists is proud to announce that we are growing our team of doctors! We are honored to introduce the newest addition to our FES family, Dr. McGregor N. Lott. As an experienced professional with nearly 15 years experience in the field of ophthalmology, Dr. Lott has a sincere passion for his work. We

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Diabetes and Eye Health

Diabetes and Eye Health: What You Need to Know

Many people know how diabetes affects the body’s ability to make or use insulin, but diabetes can also affect your eyes very dramatically. Sugar in the blood, also known as blood glucose, is an important source of energy for cells. Having too much glucose in the blood, though, can damage small blood vessels that deliver

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Solar Eclipse and Eye Safety

On August 21, 2017, skywatchers are going to be able to experience a sight that hasn’t been visible in over 20 years: a solar eclipse. While most of the country will see a partial eclipse to varying degrees, the lucky residents within a certain 70-mile-wide path that stretches across the country will get to experience

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