Dr. Akbar Hasan was featured in the June issue of the Ponte Vedra Recorder to discuss cataracts, how to know if cataract surgery is right for you, and the new technology and options available. Cataracts are a normal part of aging, but cataract surgery isn’t just for the elderly. A recent study published in the
June is National Cataracts Month and a good time to consider the effects developing cataracts has on a person’s life, along with the risks and complications that come with not having the surgery. How is cataract surgery tied to a lower risk of car crashes and other safety hazards, for example? About Cataracts Cataracts are
Part of caring for an aging parent is ensuring their safety as their bodies, and especially their eyesight, changes. The American Academy of Ophthalmology states that about half of Americans have cataracts in one or both eyes by the age of 75. That is more than 24.4 million people in the U.S. In turn, how
On May 28, 2019, Dr. Kenzo Koike led a live webinar on Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) to discuss an overview of Glaucoma, traditional glaucoma surgery procedures that have been used to date, as well as the exciting new area of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) options on the market. Some of the new MIGS
Dr. Ravi Patel was featured on News4Jax’s Medical Minute segment discussing the changes patients can expect to see after cataract surgery and the speedy recovery process. Watch the full interview here:
The lens of your eye is typically clear. However, when a cataract forms, the lens becomes clouded which can make it incredibly difficult to see properly. Most cataracts form slowly over time. However, by the time they are noticeable to most patients, the cataracts will have drastically interfered with your vision. The good news is
Dr. Freidl was featured on News4Jax’s Medical Minute discussing the genetics of open-angle glaucoma and early warning signs to be on the lookout for. Watch the full interview here:
When it comes to the ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, your eyes are just as important to protect as your skin. The sun can have damaging effects on your eyes and can cause problems such as: Macular degeneration: This results from retina damage affecting your central vision. In the U.S., macular degeneration is the
Dr. Kenzo Koike, will be discussing the latest advancements on the marketing for Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) and the impact these developments have for patients. This session will be one in a series of webinars designed to help inform you on the latest options that are available to patients in the market for Cataracts
Dr. Ravi Patel of Florida Eye Specialists recently became the first doctor in North Florida to perform the new PDEK surgery, an advanced type of cornea transplant that provides faster visual recovery times for patients. Using the PDEK technique, doctors take the two innermost layers of the cornea, along with the newly discovered Dua’s layer,
If you’re like most people, you probably think that migraines always refer to a kind of painful headache. In the U.S. alone, almost 40 million people tend to suffer from migraine headaches. However, people can physically see the most obvious symptom of an ocular migraine and may or may not feel any associated pain at
Let’s say you’re dead tired at the end of the day, and you don’t even want to take the time to remove your contact lenses before hitting the hay for that well deserved rest; that shouldn’t be too much of a problem, right? Think again, because consistently wearing your contact lenses for days on end
