Ask the Doctors: Dr. Amit Chokshi – Does Cataract Surgery Hurt?
In this installment of Ask The Doctors, Dr. Amit Chokshi of Florida Eye Specialists answers the question “Does cataract surgery hurt?”
August 29, 2016
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LASIK or Contact Lenses: Which is Worth it?
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
July 29, 2016
The History of Lasik
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
July 28, 2016
50% Off Latisse
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.
July 25, 2016
Ask the Doctors: Dr Ravi Patel – What is a Cornea Transplant?
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.
July 23, 2016
Hydration and Eye Health
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
July 19, 2016
Our Patient Appreciation LASIK Giveaway
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
July 12, 2016
Dr. Rajesh Shetty Discusses Popular “At-Home Eye Exams” and the Danger They Present
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.
July 8, 2016
Dr. Kimberly Riordan discusses Dry Eyes
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.
July 8, 2016
Glaucoma at 18 – How Ivey’s Eyesight was Saved
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.
July 6, 2016
Dr. Amit Chokshi Performs Pro Bono Cataract Surgery
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.
July 1, 2016
UV Radiation and Your Eyes
Visible light is broken up into different colors in the spectrum, and the rays at cooler end, known as UV rays, have the most energy. While this means that exposing your skin and eyes to short amounts of UV rays can energize you and lift your mood, excess exposure can cause temporary and even permanent
June 23, 2016