Almost everyone is spending more time staring at their phone these days. From navigation and texting to FaceTime video streaming, the time we are spending on our phones has dramatically increased over the last decade. But all this additional time is having a serious impact on our eye health. We’ve put together some of the…
DetailsWhile Glaucoma is a very common eye condition that people are aware of, many are unaware of how it works and the seriousness of the condition. It’s important to understand this group of eye diseases and what you should do in order to protect your eyesight from long-term damage. Glaucoma actually refers to a group…
DetailsIt’s likely that everyone has heard some myth related to their eye health over the course of their life, and we’ve all probably believed one too. Here are some of the most common eye myths from over the years, as well as reasons why you shouldn’t believe everything you hear. Myth 1: Reading text in…
DetailsA healthy body starts with what you put in it. If you eat junk or foods that are nutritionally deficient, your body will not function at optimum levels. There are specific nutrients that are essential for eye health. According to the American Optometric Association, there are five key nutrients that are essential for incorporating into…
DetailsHeterochromia is a somewhat rare condition in which there are variations of color in the iris of one or both eyes. It is estimated that around one in six people have it, although in some cases it may be barely discernible so an individual may not even realize that they have it. A common misconception…
DetailsThe effect that UV rays have on the skin is well known. The American Cancer Society has long advocated for the use of protection outdoors, citing the link between UV rays and skin cancer. Many people also know that when they go outdoors they should wear sunglasses with good UV protection. It is fairly common…
DetailsThe Jaguars will have a new way to train for this fall, and it’s called Sports Vision Training. Dr. Kimberly Riordan is heading up a pilot program with the Jaguars to help train their athletes to improve their reaction time, multiple object tracking, and hand-eye coordination. Dr. Riordan discusses this new program on News4Jax:
DetailsDr. Kimberly Riordan is spearheading a new Sports Vision Training program with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Florida Eye Specialists is the Official Eye Care Provider of the Jacksonville Jaguars as of 2018 and we are very excited to bring this new technology to the area and to the team. Watch Dr. Riordan discuss this technology and…
DetailsSummer is one of the best times of the year, as it usually brings vacations, outdoor festivals, and afternoons spent lounging at the pool. All of this fun in the sun means you need to protect yourself, and it’s not just sunburns you need to watch out for.
The lens of your eye is composed of a transparent, flexible tissue that bends light that enters your eye so that you can discern images, read, and see the world around you. This lens, in its healthy, natural state, is clear. This allows the light to move freely through and for you to see without…
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