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
You can wear contact lenses after cataract surgery, but will you need to? And, can you wear your contacts before surgery? Getting ready for cataract surgery can be stressful, but our dedicated team at Florida Eye Specialists is here to help. If you have questions about wearing contact lenses and cataract surgery, our cataract surgeons
Dr. Samantha Habhab, a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist at Florida Eye Specialists, is an expert in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. She sat down with local TV news station First Coast News to raise awareness about recent artificial tear drop FDA recalls for products including EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears. As of April 6,
Twenty percent of cataracts are caused by overexposure to UV radiation. As National Cataract Awareness Month takes off, it is important to be aware of the negative ways that UV rays affect our eyes. Dr. Kimberly Riordan, an optometrist at Florida Eye Specialists, sat down with TV news station News4Jax to discuss how the sun
It’s easy to take your sight for granted. After about 40 years playing professional golf, I always relied on my sight to help me play my best.
When it comes to vision problems, women are at a higher risk for eye disease than men. Women are more likely to develop cataracts, macular degeneration, and dry eye due to longer life expectancy and hormone imbalances. Dr. Ashley Cowart, an optometrist at Florida Eye Specialists, sat down with local TV station News4Jax to discuss
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. According to CDC estimates, more than 30 million people in the US over age 40 are affected by them. Despite the safety and efficacy of cataract surgery, many older adults do not treat the disease, either due to barriers to treatment or simple unawareness. When a cataract
Dr. Shetty was featured in Florida Health Care News to discuss everything you need to know about cataract surgery. Cataracts are a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. Cataract surgery, which involves the replacement of the cloudy lens, is one of the most common procedures in the country, with more than 3.5 million
Dr. Amit Chokshi was recently featured in the Ponte Vedra Recorder with his daughter Sofia. He discusses their father-daughter mission trip last year to Querétero, Mexico. Dr. Chokshi learned an important cataract surgery technique to help underserved patients. The trip also brought him closer together with his daughter, while fostering her interest in medicine and
If you think you’re too young for cataract surgery, think again. Cataracts are a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye, and they can begin to develop in your 40s and 50s. Thanks to today’s advanced technology, cataract surgery is safer and provides better outcomes than ever, so patients don’t have to live
Can exercise reduce your risk of cataracts? A recent study published in the International Journal of Ophthalmology showed that taking part in regular physical exercise, such as walking or cycling, significantly reduced the risk of age-related cataracts by 10 percent. How can exercise improve your eye health? Dr. Akbar Hasan was featured in the June
Healthcare practices like Florida Eye Specialists are working to get back to regular appointments and elective procedures following COVID-19 shutdowns. Dr. Rajesh Shetty, Florida Eye Specialists CEO and board-certified ophthalmologist, explains the steps the practice is taking to ensure patient comfort and safety in this feature article in the Jacksonville Daily Record. The team at
