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?”
At Florida Eye Specialists, we understand that each patient is different. Each of you has different needs and unique eyes. We strive to provide everyone who walks through our doors the most helpful solution to their vision problems. For some people, this means advising LASIK over contact lenses, and vice versa. You may have heard
With more than 28 million people worldwide undergoing the vision-correcting procedure, LASIK seems to be a new trend – but it has actually been around for a while. People have been trying to correct poor vision since the dawn of time, but anyone who wears glasses knows they can be uncomfortable and inconvenient. Many people
For a limited time only, Florida Eye Specialists will be running a promotion of Latisse. This week, we will be offering Latisse at 50% Off the normal price.
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.
You may already know that dehydration can cause you to become seriously ill, but did you know that it could also affect the health of your eyes? How Dehydration Affects Your Body Water is a critical element of your body – every cell depends on getting enough fluids to survive. Dehydration robs your tissues and
This past April, Florida Eye Specialists helped host The Docs’ Block Party, a patient-appreciation event at their Southside location. While at the event, attendees were encouraged to visit various stations and learn more about the other practices in the business complex. Patients who visited all the stations would be entered in to win Free LASIK
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.
Hear the story of Ivey Branaum and how she was diagnosed with Glaucoma as a young student, and her ongoing fight to save her eyesight.
Dr. Amit Chokshi of Florida Eye Specialists performs a Pro Bono cataract surgery for a former bus driver of special needs kids, who was laid off due to his poor vision.
