In honor of Glaucoma Awareness Month, Dr. Rajesh Shetty was featured in the January issue of the Ponte Vedra NewsLine to discuss this degenerative eye disease. Dr. Shetty covers causes, symptoms, and the latest treatment options to preserve vision. Read the excerpt from the paper below. Research Finds Glaucoma Patients Have 10 Times as…
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and new research from the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology underscores the importance of raising awareness for this degenerative eye disease. The study found that patients with glaucoma are at a greatly increased risk of having a car accident while driving, likely due to unnoticed visual blind spots.…
While many people think the sunny summer months are the only times that we need to protect our eyes, this is unfortunately not the case. During the winter, our eyes are exposed to extreme conditions that can also lead to serious vision problems. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect your eyes during…
Dr. Ravi Patel was featured on First Coast News for performing a life-changing procedure for a young mother. Takeeya Woods, 30, had lost her vision to a hereditary condition called keratoconus. The only way to treat it is through a corneal transplant. Due to Woods’ condition, she struggled to make ends meet and care for…
2019 Bold City Best Awards Recognize the Best Businesses in Jacksonville For the fourth year in a row, Florida Eye Specialists was named the Best Eye Care Practice in Jacksonville for providing excellence in eye care. The award was presented after a community vote in the 2019 Bold City Best competition, conducted by the Florida…
There are few foods that feel more like autumn than the pumpkin. Not only is it excellent to use as the main ingredient in cooking, but it can be “snuck into” many recipes such as brownies or desserts as a moistening agent and a substitute for less-healthy ingredients. Plus, who can ignore the popularity of…
Anyone considering cataract surgery knows that the most obvious benefit is clearer vision. But the procedure can have other unexpected health benefits in improving life quality and psychological health. In fact, some studies have connected cataract surgery with the likelihood of living longer. Before considering surgery, here is what you should know about cataracts: A…
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…
Dr. Rachana Patel was featured on News4Jax to discuss the risks of swimming or showering while wearing contact lenses. She explains the contaminants common in water that can jeopardize eye health, signs of an eye infection, and proper contact lens care. Watch the full interview below:
Dr. Akbar Hasan was featured in the June issue of the Ponte Vedra Recorder to discuss cataracts, how to know if cataract surgery is right for you, and the new technology and options available. Cataracts are a normal part of aging, but cataract surgery isn’t just for the elderly. A recent study published in the…