Dry eye is a chronic condition that affects millions of people around the world, including about 7 percent of men and women in the U.S. The most common symptoms of dry eye are scratchiness and burning sensations in the eyes, blurry vision, and intermittent periods of excessive tearing. Without proper treatment, dry eyes can progressively
At Florida Eye Specialists, we love our patients! On April 23rd, we are joining forces with the other practices in our Southside location’s office park to host The Docs’ Block Party. This fun-filled day will have games, food and drinks, music, and much more! To help promote this great event, our own Jenna Neal went
Oculoplastics surgical procedures involve the eye socket, eyelids, tear ducts and face. Also known as oculoplastic surgery, oculoplastics deals with reconstruction surgery around the eye and its associated structures. An oculoplastic surgeon can perform several types of oculoplastic surgery, including a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Oculoplastic surgeons are eye doctors who complete 1–2
The second week of March 2016 is World Glaucoma Week, a time to raise awareness about the second leading cause of blindness. Glaucoma is a grouping of eye diseases where damage to the optic nerve leads to worsening vision loss. With early detection, many of the more serious symptoms of glaucoma can be treated, which
If you were born between 1980 and 2000, you have likely been called a “millennial” in your lifetime, and are a part of a group widely known for seeing and experiencing the world a bit differently than your predecessors. Planning for the future and allocating priorities is a whole new game today; when it comes
About 24 million U.S. adults have at least one cataract, which is a rate expected to double within the next three decades, according to the National Eye Institute. The risk for cataract increases significantly as we get older, affecting about half of those aged 75 years and up to 70 percent of those who are
LASIK eye surgery has become increasingly popular over past years in Jacksonville, Florida, and more and more people are making the decision to get rid of their glasses and contact lenses for good. Some prefer their appearance without glasses, find that glasses or contacts hinder their lifestyle, or find that the costs associated with lenses,
Dr. Rajesh Shetty appeared on First Coast News with 22-year-old Ivey Branaum, who was diagnosed with glaucoma when she was just 18. Although glaucoma is most common in people 60 and older, this rare case could have left Ivey blind if it hadn’t been for a routine eye exam. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, so
A cornea transplant is a surgical procedure that replaces tissue inside the eye with tissue from a donor. More specifically, the surgeon replaces the cornea, which is the clear, round outer lens of the eye that helps with focus. The procedure can help you see better and reduce eye pain. There are several reasons someone
Patients who suffer from blepharitis have long been frustrated by the limited treatment options available for the condition. The area around the eyelids are notoriously difficult to keep clean, and antibiotic or steroid topical treatments are inconvenient and open the door for bacteria to build up again once the treatment has stopped. Now, the revolutionary
Glaucoma is an umbrella term used to describe a group of complex eye diseases that cause optic nerve damage. If left untreated, it can lead to vision loss, including blindness. The damage that glaucoma causes is both irreversible and progressive. It is the second leading cause of blindness but with early detection and treatment, the
A nasolacrimal duct obstruction, or as it is more commonly known—A blocked tear duct—is very common among children. Approximately 5% of children will develop a blocked tear duct, but over 90% of them naturally resolve this issue by the time they turn 1 year old. The other small percentage of kids who are left with
