Ocular Shingles are a serious problem for some patients, but there are treatment options available. Dr. Ravi Patel appeared on News4Jax to with a patient who suffered from Ocular Shingles to discuss this disease and the possible treatment options.
Dr. S. Akbar Hasan is the first in the region to perform the new DMEK surgery, which replaces an ultra-thin section of the cornea, which improves vision outcomes, recovery time, and adoption of the donor cornea. Book an Appointment with Dr. Hasan or contact us to learn more about if DMEK surgery is right for
Do you check your phone every morning after you wake up and every night right before bed? How often are you staring at the screen during the day? Staring at your phone screen too much can cause eye damage. Recently, Dr. Riordan was recently featured on Action News Jax to discuss the impact your phone can
After an accident which left Yariberliz Torres’ eye severely damaged, there was little hope of saving her eye. But thanks to a coordinated effort between Dr. Akbar Hasan of Florida Eye Specialists, Dr. John Sullivan of South East Retina, and Wolfson Children’s Hospital, she was able to receive a pro bono surgery for her eye.
Well Jacksonville, you voted and your votes were heard! Florida Eye Specialists was named by a large majority the Best Eye Care Practice in town! More than 25,000 votes were cast in this year’s competition and Florida Eye Specialists not only dominated the Eye Care Practice category, but we were also in the top three of
After leaving his contact lenses in for too long, a patient developed an infection that almost cost him his sight. Dr. Patel explains why proper contact lens care is so important on New4Jax.
Florida Eye Specialists Offered a Free Dry Eye Screening event at their San Marco Location this past May 27 in an effort to encourage local residents to take control of their eye health during May Healthy Vision Month. Dry eye is a condition that affects tens of millions of Americans and occurs when the eye does not
Florida Eye Specialists and Baptist Health along with Florida Anesthesia Associates worked together to save a local man’s sight by providing him with pro-bono cataract surgeries. Donald Erkfitz was working as a bus driver for special needs children when he found out his rapidly growing cataracts impaired his vision severely enough to keep him from
In this installment of Ask The Doctors, Dr. Amit Chokshi of Florida Eye Specialists answers the question “Does cataract surgery hurt?”
In this installment of Ask the Doctors, Dr. Ravi Patel answers the question “What is a Cornea Transplant?” You may be surprised at how often this procedure is done.
Dr. Rajesh Shetty discusses popular “At-Home Eye Exams” and the danger they present. If you have a family history of any eye conditions, schedule a consultation with Florida Eye Specialists today or visit our website.
Dr. Kimberly Riordan of Florida Eye Specialists discusses a condition known as Dry Eye with WJXT and a former patient. If you believe you may have Dry Eye, schedule a consultation at our Dry Eye Center in San Marco.
