According to the National Eye Institute, two out of every three cases of blindness or vision problems occur in women. Studies from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) show that women are more likely to develop certain eye diseases, like age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, glaucoma and dry eye. Women face unique risk factors and
The eye doctors at Florida Eye Specialists want you to know how to watch a solar eclipse safely. Review their tips to protect your eyesight.
The first signs of cataracts can be mild. The cataract doctors at Florida Eye Specialists share the symptoms you need to know here.
Florida Eye Specialists joins forces with Atlantic Eye Center to provide Palm Coast, FL with exceptional glaucoma, cataract, and dry eye care.
The new iTrack Advance device for Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) can help adult patients with open-angle glaucoma.
Here are the top questions to ask before cataract surgery. Your cataract doctor is happy to answer any other questions before your procedure.
At Florida Eye Specialists, our cataract doctors are here to help so patients don’t have to worry about training eyes after cataract surgery.
At Florida Eye Specialists of Jacksonville, FL, our cataract specialists are here to help you make informed decisions about cataract surgery.
Our eyes, like all other body parts, become more susceptible to disease as we age. The most common vision-related problems in older adults are glaucoma and cataracts. In fact, these are two of the most common causes of vision loss in the world.
Written by Donald A. Barnhorst, Jr., M.D., Florida Eye Specialists Do Dry Eyes Get Worse In Winter? As temperatures drop, our eyes are exposed to cold, dry wind and air, making dry eyes in winter all too common. Dry eye symptoms can also occur as your heating system runs during the winter, which removes the
For keratoconus patients, seriously impaired vision can get in the way of living a normal, active life. That’s why dedicated eye doctors at Florida Eye Specialists like Dr. Ravi Patel are committed to bringing the latest advanced keratoconus treatments to Jacksonville-area patients. Florida Eye Specialists was the first in the region to offer a groundbreaking
FDA Eye Drop Warning: Risk of Eye Infection from Major Brands Recently, the FDA issued a warning for consumers to stop using more than two dozen over-the-counter eye drop products. This warning includes products sold at major retail stores and pharmacies like Target and CVS. The FDA found that these eye drops could cause an
