Donna Taylor’s journey with cataracts reached a breaking point after a terrifying night drive from Orlando. With fireworks-like glare and fading vision, she knew it was time to act. Fortunately, switching to Dr. Joanne Francis was a life-changing decision. From her first call to the day of surgery, Donna felt supported and at peace –
Macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of age-related vision loss in the United States, affecting over 11 million people – a number expected to double by 2050. This condition can severely impair your central vision, making everyday tasks like reading, driving, and recognizing faces difficult. Fortunately, early detection can help preserve your sight. That’s
Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss that affects millions of adults, particularly those over the age of 65. This progressive condition can cause severe central vision loss, making it difficult to perform daily activities like reading, driving, and recognizing faces. Don’t let macular degeneration steal your sight. Understanding the early warning signs
It’s no secret that eye protection is essential during the summer, but did you know it’s just as important in winter? As temperatures drop, dry air and extreme conditions can make dry eye symptoms increasingly common. Fortunately, there are many ways to protect your eyes during winter and maintain your eye health. Here are the
This holiday season, we’re especially grateful to our patients for their trust and support. Our doctors are sharing their favorite holiday traditions, heartfelt wishes, and practical eye care tips. Scroll through and read each of their personal greetings below:
International Eye Associates Joins the Florida Eye Specialists Network Florida Eye Specialists, the largest eye practice in North Florida, and International Eye Associates, a trusted Ormond Beach practice of over 20 years, have joined forces to improve access to specialty eye care in the Ormond Beach area. With this acquisition, International Eye Associates and its
Do you have trouble keeping your eyelids open? Are they beginning to impair your vision? Drooping eyelids, also known as ptosis or dermatochalasis, are very common. They are often the result of age, as the skin around the eye loses elasticity and the eyelid muscles weaken. When this happens, excess skin or fat accumulates above
By McGregor Lott, M.D. – Board-Certified Ophthalmologist Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects many aspects of health, but one of its most serious complications involves the eyes. Diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the retina due to high blood sugar levels. As this condition progresses, it can lead to
Hear From Board-Certified Glaucoma Specialist Omar Gayasaddin, D.O. Glaucoma is one of the most common forms of vision loss worldwide. Yet, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), up to half of people with glaucoma don’t realize they have this vision-stealing disease. The longer glaucoma goes undiagnosed, the more likely it
Does Everyone Get Cataracts? Yes, everyone develops cataracts with age. Cataracts are a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. While most people start noticing symptoms in their 60s or 70s, they can begin in your 40s and 50s or even younger, depending on other causes. By understanding the risk factors, symptoms, and
Thanks to the new Light Adjustable Lens, cataract surgeons like the dedicated doctors at Florida Eye Specialists can now help patients see better than ever with cataract surgery. Local Jacksonville TV news station First Coast News recently spoke with our doctors to explain this transformative new technology. Florida Eye Specialists Leading the Way to Bringing
At Florida Eye Specialists, our commitment to innovation and exceptional patient care drives us to explore cutting-edge solutions. That is why we are excited to introduce a new digital check-in and consent system. Starting in October, patients at all locations will be invited to join our new check-in process. Digital Check-Ins The new check-in process
