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
If there’s debris on your contact lenses or watermarks and scratches on your glasses, then you’re likely to see dark specs or even strings when you’re wearing them. But what if these specs and strings are appearing in your vision even when you aren’t wearing lenses? If you’re experiencing this, then you’re likely dealing with
According to experts with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, protecting your eyes is crucial to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. While it’s rare, a new study shows that coronavirus may cause pink eye in a small number of patients. Here’s what you need to know to limit your eye exposure, protect yourself, and
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
Throughout history, people have suffered a variety of uncomfortable symptoms based on the common lifestyle and working conditions of the time. Today’s symptoms are often results of our digital device use. Digital eye strain, in particular, has become a common condition in the twenty-first century. What is digital eye strain? Digital eye strain—sometimes referred to
Dr. David Kostick of Florida Eye Specialists recently performed a life-changing procedure for a teenage boy who needed eye surgery. Edward Yost, 19, was injured in an accident that resulted in a torn tear duct. Edward is very active and enjoys playing rugby. He regularly volunteers with organizations such as Baptist Sports, but he could
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
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that mostly affects the joints—but this disease can also affect your eyes. While it’s common to hear about arthritis affecting the joints, RA notoriously affects the entire body. Individuals living with RA may also develop conditions like dry eyes, inflammation leading to scleritis, Uveitis, retinal vascular occlusion,
Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive brain condition that gradually impairs thinking and memory. But what many people don’t realize is that this degenerative neural disease, and other forms of dementia, can also cause vision problems. Learning more about the connection between Alzheimer’s or dementia and vision problems can help you
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. Amit Chokshi traveled to Querétero, Mexico this fall to learn a surgical technique called Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery, or MSICS. The training was provided by the Mexican Institute of Ophthalmology. MSIC is a surgical technique to remove dense cataracts. This technique is used to provide safe, effective, low-cost cataract surgery to patients. By
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
