New Operations Manager Joins ESMF
Posted by: Eye Specialists of Mid Florida in News and Events
Kelli Pickett has joined the Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida team as Operations Manager. Kelli is a licensed optician with many years in operations management in the optometric/ophthalmic industry. Born and raised in Indiana, she is excited to be in sunny Florida after the past 26 years in Ohio. Kelli is married and has 4 fur […]
Read MorePatient Connection Card Winner – November 2017
Posted by: Eye Specialists of Mid Florida in News and Events
Congratulations to Winter Haven Tech Cyndi Cloutier! “The best tech in thoroughness & knowledge. Any questions I have, she knows the right answers. Thank you!” was the message written about Cyndi by a grateful patient on a patient connection card. Well done, Cyndi! Her name was drawn out of all the employees mentioned on patient […]
Read MoreEmployee Excellence Award – November 2017
Posted by: Eye Specialists of Mid Florida in News and Events
Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida is proud to announce Shaina Couch, front desk clerk at the Haines City location, was selected for the November 2017 Employee Excellence Award. Couch was nominated by her peers for consistently demonstrating high quality in attitude, attendance, appearance, accountability and adaptability. While the Haines City location has been closed for repairs […]
Read MoreDiabetic Eye Disease Month
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By Terrance Hafner, O.D., Board Certified Optometric Physician November is National Diabetic Awareness Month and the doctors at Eye Specialists of Mid•Florida want to raise awareness about diabetes and the effects it can have on the eyes. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the United States in adults. Over the past several years, […]
Read MoreEmployee Excellence Award – October 2017
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Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida, P.A. (ESMF) is proud to announce two outstanding staff members were selected for the October 2017 Employee Excellence Award. Mark Brown, maintenance manager responsible for all seven locations, and Patty Fluty, technician, Haines City office, were nominated by their peers for this prestigious award.
Read MoreHalloween Safety Month
Posted by: Eye Specialists of Mid Florida in Blog
Written by: Edward Attaway, O.D. Board Certified Optometric Physician For thousands of years, the transition from Fall to Winter has been recognized by many societies as a time for celebration. From the ancient Celts to modern day societies the various rituals often included the wearing of costumes, and gatherings to celebrate the harvest, honor the […]
Read MoreChildren’s Eye Health And Safety Month
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Children require clear, concise vision to be successful in school and extracurricular activities. We use our eyes to read, write, throw a ball, utilize computers, and watch TV. As children advance in school, the demand for clear vision increases because they spend more time reading and learning. Thus, any vision problems should be addressed at […]
Read MoreUV Safety For Your Eyes For Eye Protection
Posted by: Eye Specialists of Mid Florida in Blog
By Kelly McLain, O.D.Board Certified Optometric Physician Most people understand the link between ultraviolet (UV) radiation and skin cancer. It is important that just as many are aware of the connection between UV radiation and eye damage. In this month’s blog, we will discuss the dangers UV light can cause to the health of the […]
Read MoreRefractive Surgery
Posted by: Eye Specialists of Mid Florida in Blog
Refractive surgery is surgery designed to replace glasses or contact lenses. The most popular procedure is LASIK, which stands for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis. This means shaping the cornea in place using a laser. There are other refractive surgeries also. Another common one is photorefractive keratectomy or PRK. This means removing corneal tissue using […]
Read MoreCataract Awareness Month
Posted by: Eye Specialists of Mid Florida in Blog
Whenever I tell a patient that he or she has cataracts you can see an expression of disbelief. The patient immediately is concerned and asks if he or she needs to have cataract surgery. Today I want to talk about cataracts and when cataract surgery is indicated. First of all, what is a cataract? When […]
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