Cataracts come in many different forms and are caused by various factors, but they all have something in common. They can cause damage to your vision – even leading to blindness. In order to seek proper medical treatment—including potential cataract surgery in Jacksonville, FL—you need to know the differences and the common symptoms such as
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.
The Florida Eye Cares team paid it forward this holiday season by donating 20 cataract surgeries to deserving patients in need. The first event of its kind had four doctors from the practice working for a total of 7 hours to restore the eyesight of Jacksonville locals. These patients didn’t qualify for Medicare or Medicaid
Imagine you’re driving at night on your way to a much-anticipated family holiday gathering, only to end up in the hospital because of your deteriorating night vision. It can happen to anyone, and it’s especially important to get your eyes checked twice a year by a cataract or glaucoma specialist to stave off any issues
In partnership with the nonprofit organization Vision Is Priceless, Florida Eye Specialists’ non-profit organization called Florida Eye Cares is proud to bring free eye care clinics to the Jacksonville community. Dr. Kenzo Koike provided his services for the most recent event to help those in need. One patient, Ms. Luz Irizarry, had been negatively impacted
Having a healthy blood pressure level is an important part of reducing your risk of developing vision problems, such as hypertensive retinopathy or optic neuropathy. Some of these conditions can be hard to catch early on, which puts you at even greater risk of vision loss. The following lifestyle tips can help you adopt healthier
Catrina Sparrow, a St. Augustine mom of 4 and grandma of 3, was thrilled to receive a life-altering glaucoma surgery from Dr. Koike at Florida Eye Specialists. It all began last Christmas when she started having painful headaches. After losing sight in her left eye, she knew it was only a matter of time until
Jacksonville mom Susanne Lester was given a pro bono cataract surgery from Dr. Ravi Patel of Florida Eye Specialists. She shared her story of overcoming many obstacles in her life that included diabetes, which would lead to vision problems. Susanne is a super mom. Her family relies on her to drive them everywhere, and she
Recently, Dr. Ravi Patel and Jacksonville non-profit Vision Is Priceless partnered to host a free vision clinic at Florida Eye Specialists. This was one of many clinics the dedicated doctors and staff at Florida Eye Specialists have hosted to provide essential eye care to those in need. Together, Florida Eye Specialists and Vision Is Priceless
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
Florida Eye Specialists’ Dr. Kim Riordan worked with multi-talented athlete Joel Dondis and transformed his sports vision capabilities through intensive Sports Vision Therapy sessions. Dondis decided to work with Florida Eye Specialists because he wanted to take his athletic abilities to the next level. Through the treatments, he increased his ability to maintain focus, improved
