Glaucoma Information
New Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery Device Now at FES
The new iTrack Advance device for Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) can help adult patients with open-angle glaucoma.
March 4, 2024
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Cataract Information
Training Eyes After Cataract Surgery
At Florida Eye Specialists, our cataract doctors are here to help so patients don’t have to worry about training eyes after cataract surgery.
January 9, 2024
Cataract Information
What Are the Disadvantages of Cataract Surgery?
At Florida Eye Specialists of Jacksonville, FL, our cataract specialists are here to help you make informed decisions about cataract surgery.
January 8, 2024
Cornea Information
Now Available: Groundbreaking Keratoconus Treatment
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
November 15, 2023
Cataract Information
Dr. Shetty Discusses Options Available for Cataract Surgery
Dr. Shetty was featured in Florida Health Care News with his patient Wilma to discuss advanced technology in cataract surgery. Cataracts are a normal part of aging, but cataract surgery isn’t just for the elderly. A recent study published in the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery found that more middle-aged patients are having cataract
March 25, 2020
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Dr. Kostick Performs Pro Bono Surgery for Teenage Boy
Dr. David Kostick of Florida Eye Specialists recently performed a life-changing procedure for a teenage boy who needed eye surgery. Edward Yost, 19, was injured in an accident that resulted in a torn tear duct. Edward is very active and enjoys playing rugby. He regularly volunteers with organizations such as Baptist Sports, but he could
March 18, 2020
Eye Health
Can I Have Cataract Surgery If I Have Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a condition caused by fluid pressure inside the eye – intraocular pressure – that can damage the optic nerve, leading to partial or total vision loss. It is possible for the individual living with glaucoma to also develop cataracts (or the loss of transparency or clouding of the eye lens). When these two
January 14, 2020
Cataract Information
Cataract Surgery Tied to Lower Risk of Car Crashes
June is National Cataracts Month and a good time to consider the effects developing cataracts has on a person’s life, along with the risks and complications that come with not having the surgery. How is cataract surgery tied to a lower risk of car crashes and other safety hazards, for example? About Cataracts Cataracts are
June 20, 2019
Cataract Information
Early Signs of Cataracts in Your Aging Parents & How to Help
Part of caring for an aging parent is ensuring their safety as their bodies, and especially their eyesight, changes. The American Academy of Ophthalmology states that about half of Americans have cataracts in one or both eyes by the age of 75. That is more than 24.4 million people in the U.S. In turn, how
June 5, 2019
Cataract Information
Dr. Ravi Patel Discusses What to Expect After Cataract Surgery on New4Jax
Dr. Ravi Patel was featured on News4Jax’s Medical Minute segment discussing the changes patients can expect to see after cataract surgery and the speedy recovery process. Watch the full interview here:
May 22, 2019
Cataract Information
4 Lifestyle Choices That Affect Cataracts
The lens of your eye is typically clear. However, when a cataract forms, the lens becomes clouded which can make it incredibly difficult to see properly. Most cataracts form slowly over time. However, by the time they are noticeable to most patients, the cataracts will have drastically interfered with your vision. The good news is
May 21, 2019
Cornea Information
Dr. Patel Performs First PDEK Surgery in Region
Dr. Ravi Patel of Florida Eye Specialists recently became the first doctor in North Florida to perform the new PDEK surgery, an advanced type of cornea transplant that provides faster visual recovery times for patients. Using the PDEK technique, doctors take the two innermost layers of the cornea, along with the newly discovered Dua’s layer,
April 23, 2019