April is Sports Eye Safety Month – Protect Your Vision on the Field & Court
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By the Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida Eye Care Team Did you know that 30,000 people are treated for sports-related eye injuries each year? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, these injuries are becoming more common, making eye protection more important than ever. Which Sports Cause the Most Eye Injuries?While many sports pose a risk, […]
Read MoreWarning! Certain eye drops could cause more harm than good!
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Bill Corkins, O.D. When the FDA approves eye drops, the drops are required to have a preservative added. Most people think a preservative makes the eye drops last longer, which it does not. If I am instilling an eye drop in my eye and I accidentally touch the tip of the bottle to my eyelashes, […]
Read MoreWe have exciting news!
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BIG NEWS! We are beyond excited to announce that we are one of the TOP 3 FINALISTS for the 2024 Eyecare Practice of the Year in North America in the Transitions Innovation Awards! Our team is absolutely ecstatic, and we couldn’t be prouder of their hard work and dedication that got us here! Check out […]
Read MoreCataract Awareness!
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Approximately 25 million Americans have cataracts, which cause cloudy, blurry, or dim vision and often develop with advancing age. This June, Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida join 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 lenses […]
Read MoreHealthy Vision Month!
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Healthy Vision – By: Chelsea Hollier, O.D. Routine eye exams can help your eye doctor prevent, diagnose, and treat vision problems and eye disease in children and adults. In addition, the National Eye Institute recommends several ways to maintain healthy vision. Do: Don’t: In addition to getting routine exams, visit your eye care professional if […]
Read MoreAugust is Children’s Eye Health/Safety Month
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Children require clear and comfortable vision to be successful in school and extracurricular activities. They use their eyes to read, write, throw a ball, use computers, watch TV, and everything else. As children advance in school, the demand for clear vision increases because they spend more time reading and learning. Therefore, any vision problems for […]
Read MoreReducing the need for glasses at the time of cataract surgery
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By: Damon Welch M.D. & Daniel Welch M.D. Cataract surgery is an extremely successful surgery. With cataract surgery, we have the ability to restore vision lost over time from the natural clouding of the lens, which occurs with age. In addition, special instruments allow us to measure the eye and lessen the dependence on glasses […]
Read MoreMay is Healthy Vision Month! Article By: Chelsea Hollier, O.D.
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Healthy Vision Month is celebrated every May in the US to emphasize the importance of eye health. Healthy Vision Month is a time to stress the importance of vision and allow patients to learn how to keep their eyes healthy. Routine eye exams can help your eye doctor prevent, diagnose, and treat vision problems and […]
Read MoreDemystifying the Eyedrop Aisle by Daniel Smith, O.D.
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Many eye disorders can be treated effectively with eye drops and products found over the counter at the local pharmacy and grocery stores. But with so many options on the shelves, finding the right product for your needs can be overwhelming and confusing. Your eye doctor can provide you with specific recommendations based on your […]
Read MoreDoc, I Have Type II Diabetes. Will I go blind?
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By: William Corkins, O.D. Patients who present with a diabetes history are worried about their vision. If the patient has type II Diabetes, the following is the discussion I have with the patient to simplify the process that occurs in a person with diabetes. When the patient with type II diabetes is in for an […]
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