July is UV Safety Month
Posted by: Eye Specialists of Mid Florida in Blog
When we think of Summer, images of beaches, theme parks, and outdoor sports and activities come to mind. While getting out of the house and doing things outside is generally considered healthy, there are risks involved, one of which is exposure to the dreaded UV light. Ultraviolet (UV) light refers to the region of the […]
Read MoreJune is Cataract Awareness Month!
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Approximately 25 million Americans have cataracts, which cause cloudy, blurry, or dim vision and often develops with advancing age. This June, Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida joins with the American Academy of Ophthalmology in observing Cataract Awareness Month by sharing information everyone should know about the condition and its treatment. As everyone grows older, the natural […]
Read More“Doc, I was told I have granulated eyelids!”
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Once in a while, a patient will tell me that a previous doctor told them they had “granulated eyelids.” What does that mean? What they are describing is a medical condition called blepharitis. Most of the time, blepharitis is caused by the staphylococcus bacteria that normally lives on our skin. The bacteria are there continually, […]
Read MoreSystemic Concerns and the Eye
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Many people think of the eye as an isolated organ. Often, an initial reaction is to assume glasses need to be updated when trouble seeing arises. I agree this is a good place to start; however, numerous health concerns can negatively impact vision. This article will touch on several systemic (bodily) conditions that can affect […]
Read MoreObstructive Sleep Apnea and the Eye
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Sleep apnea is a common but often undiagnosed disorder that has potentially serious general and eye health consequences. Approximately 25% of men and 10% of women are affected, but unfortunately, 80% of these are undiagnosed. High rates of undiagnosed patients may be due to the fact that the best test, a polysomnography sleep study, is […]
Read MoreHarden Location Grand Opening Press Release!
Posted by: Eye Specialists of Mid Florida in News and Events
Harden Ribbon Cutting Movie Lakeland, FL (October 15, 2020), Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration at their newest location at 3350 Harden Boulevard in Lakeland, Florida today. This new location is their 8th location with others in Auburndale, Clermont, Haines City, Lakeland-Highlands, Lake Wales, Sebring, and Winter Haven. The City […]
Read MoreSee Better, Change Lives
Posted by: Eye Specialists of Mid Florida in News and Events
The month of October is often associated with many cancer recognition campaigns and activities. Therefore we decided to team up with Stand Up to Cancer to help in the fight against cancer. Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) funds and develops the newest and most promising cancer treatments to help patients today. SU2C innovations lead to […]
Read MoreHalloween Eye Safety 2020
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Halloween Eye SafetyDustin Dixon, O.D. Knock knock…trick or treat… A lot of your neighbors might be tempted to choose trick over treat during COVID Halloween 2020. If you plan to partake in the Halloween festivities of 2020, please do so with a clear vision of safety. The following are some of my pointers to observe […]
Read MoreLaunch Back to School with Style!
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Be sure to check out our latest commercial. Our in-house actors are the best!
Read MoreESMF Employee Grill Contest
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We decided to offer the same grill giveaway contest that we had for our patients to our staff. It was a big hit and we are happy to announce the winner is Stephanie Lenti, a technician at our Winter Haven location. Congrats Stephanie Lenti! We gave $25 Visa gift cards to all employees who participated.
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