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Will Dry Eyes Affect Your LASIK Eye Surgery?

Dry eye is a very common eye condition. The relationship between dry eyes and LASIK is an interesting one. The success of LASIK surgery depends on controlling this common eye condition. Those with mild dry eyes may be eligible for this eye surgery. It’s important to speak with your doctor about the requirements to reduce

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Dr. Riordan Discusses: The Link Between Internet Usage And Dry Eye

Dr. Kimberly Riordan was featured in The Ponte Vedra Recorder to discuss the link between internet usage and dry eye. According to one poll, the average U.S. person is now spending over 13 hours per day looking at a screen. That’s an increase from 10 hours last year. This can cause dry eye symptoms like

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What Diabetics Need to Know About Cataracts & Other Eye Conditions

Diabetes comes with an onslaught of potential complications, high among those complications are eye problems. The good news? With proper treatment and lifestyle changes, many people with diabetes are able to prevent or delay the onset of these symptoms. In a situation where knowledge is power, knowing what to expect can be your best tool

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The Effects of Blue Light on Our Eyes

As we depend on computers and handheld devices with screens more and more, we are beginning to see the results of too much blue light exposure. Blue light can provide benefits to our health, by boosting alertness and regulating circadian rhythm. However, too much blue light can have harmful effects, especially on our vision. Learn

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Why Do My Eyes Burn?

If you’re experiencing stinging, irritated or burning eyes, it’s imperative to identify the cause and find relief. Often, treatment can be as simple as over-the-counter, preservative-free eyedrops, but in some cases, ongoing medical treatment is needed. An overview of problems and causes should help you decide whether you need treatment from your eye care professional.

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Is Your Arthritis Causing Eye Problems?

Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation, and most people think about it in terms of the joint pain that is commonly associated with the condition. However, there are many other ways that arthritis can affect your physiological functions, including those related to the eyes. This is especially true when it comes to rheumatoid

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Dry Eye Information

If I Have Dry Eye, Why Do My Eyes Water?

It might not make sense, but dry eye syndrome often leads to watery eyes. Dry eye is all about your tear ducts and the amount and quality of tears they make. Having a lot of tears with the wrong chemical composition can give you the feeling of teary, watery eyes, but those tears won’t do

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Is Technology Ruining Your Eyes?

If you are like most people in the United States, you spend about nine hours in front of a computer, television, tablet or smartphone screen each day. While technology makes many aspects of everyday life easier, staring at screens all day is hard on your eyes. Many people experience eye discomfort after using digital technology

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Excessive Cell Phone Usage Can Damage Your Eyes | Florida Eye Specialists
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Excessive Cell Phone Usage Can Damage Your Eyes

Do you check your phone every morning after you wake up and every night right before bed? How often are you staring at the screen during the day? Staring at your phone screen too much can cause eye damage. Recently, Dr. Riordan was recently featured on Action News Jax to discuss the impact your phone can

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Doctor Profile: Dr. Riordan | Florida Eye Specialists
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Doctor Profile: Dr. Riordan

Dr. Kimberly Riordan is the head of Florida Eye Specialists’ Dry Eye Center at our San Marco location, in addition to being a Florida Board-Certified optometrist. Her experience in the eye care field dates back to 2005, when she began her program at the Illinois College of Optometry and later went on to obtain her

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Understanding LipiFlow

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

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