Having a healthy blood pressure level is an important part of reducing your risk of developing vision problems, such as hypertensive retinopathy or optic neuropathy. Some of these conditions can be hard to catch early on, which puts you at even greater risk of vision loss. The following lifestyle tips can help you adopt healthier…
Glaucoma is known as “the silent thief of sight.” This common eye condition is insidious, because the symptoms often go unnoticed, especially early on. Eye damage often begins before you even know you have this disease. Learn more about glaucoma and find out why early detection and treatment are crucial for your sight. Signs and…
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…
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that causes damage to the optic nerve. As a progressive disease, patients suffering from glaucoma typically report a decrease in peripheral vision, followed by a decrease in central vision. Left untreated, glaucoma can result in permanent blindness. Except in rare cases, glaucoma doesn’t cause pain or noticeable symptoms.…
Cataracts are a common cause of vision problems, especially for seniors. This eye condition occurs as proteins in the lens break down and leads to cloudiness that gradually impairs vision. Cataracts can start developing when people are in their 40s, but they typically begin to cause vision problems in adults over 60. However, a lot…
Dr. Amit Chokshi traveled to Querétero, Mexico this fall to learn a surgical technique called Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery, or MSICS. The training was provided by the Mexican Institute of Ophthalmology. MSIC is a surgical technique to remove dense cataracts. This technique is used to provide safe, effective, low-cost cataract surgery to patients. By…
During the winter months, shorter days and longer nights means that more drivers will have to make their commutes in the dark. Driving at night is more dangerous than driving during the day, and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatal collisions are three times more likely to happen at night. Why…
Florida Eye Specialists is proud to announce that we are growing our team of doctors! We are honored to introduce the newest addition to our FES family, Dr. Leah Kammerdiener. She is a board-certified ophthalmologist trained in glaucoma and anterior segment surgeries. She specializes in the medical, laser, and surgical treatments of glaucoma as well…
Pigmentary glaucoma is a form of glaucoma that tends to strike at younger ages (20-40 years old), in patients with nearsightedness (myopia), and is more common in men than women. Since the condition develops at such a young age, it can result in a lifetime of vision problems. Pigmentary glaucoma can be treated to slow…
We usually only think about tears when we are crying as part of our body’s emotional response to a certain situation or laughing so hard that our eyes begin to water. While tears might typically be far from our minds, the truth is that they are actually a vital part of our eye health. In…