At Florida Eye Specialists, we’re committed to providing quality care with the latest technology, from diagnosis to treatment. Dedicated doctors like McGregor Lott, M.D. make our practice Jacksonville’s leader for comprehensive eye care and personalized patient treatments.
A simple exam for blurry vision helped lead patient Dennis Sanderson to a proper diabetes diagnosis and receive the treatment he needed. Since starting his journey with Florida Eye Specialists and Dr. McGregor Lott, Dennis has seen a significant impact on his sight.
An annual visit to the eye doctor could help you keep your eyesight as you age, but knowing the symptoms to look out for is key. Dr. McGregor Lott, a retinal specialist at Florida Eye Specialists, sat down with local TV station First Coast News to discuss age-related macular degeneration. He explained the different types,
Leland Reineke moved from Ohio to Ponte Vedra Beach to get out of the cold and enjoy golfing, fishing, and the active lifestyle that Jacksonville has to offer. But, shortly after moving, a degenerative eye condition threatened his new way of life. Suddenly his vision in his left eye deteriorated until he was unable to
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss for Americans over age 65, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Macular degeneration affects at least 11 million Americans, and that number is expected to double by 2050. While blindness is rare in AMD, it can cause severe central vision
Dr. Lott was featured on First Coast Connect to discuss a new artificial technology that can help treat and detect Wet Macular Degeneration. A new study used artificial technology as a way to predict which patients are more likely to develop this type of Macular Degeneration. Dr. Lott discusses the details of this study and
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If you have macular degeneration, you may be worried about maintaining eye care during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s understandable to be concerned, but patients with wet macular degeneration need to receive scheduled eye treatments to prevent vision loss. Studies confirm that maintaining a regular schedule of eye injections is important in retaining the vision you
Dr. McGregor Lott was featured in the Ponte Vedra Recorder to discuss Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in America. As many as 11 million people currently have some form of this condition, and that number is expected to double to nearly 22 million by 2050. In this article, Dr. Lott
Macular degeneration is a common type of degenerative eye disease that affects millions of Americans. It is also frequently called age-related macular degeneration (AMD), because it is far more likely to develop in people as they get older, especially once they reach 50 years old. Macular degeneration is caused by the eventual thinning of the
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month, and it’s important for those who have diabetes to take their eye care seriously. It’s something that often gets overlooked, especially where diseases like Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) are concerned. Early Detection is Key Because people with diabetes are more susceptible to problems with their vision, they need to
Did you know that approximately one in 14 people over the age of 40 has some degree of macular degeneration? Dr. Lott was featured on First Coast Living discussing macular degeneration.
