October is Halloween Eye Safety Month
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It is that time of year for all to enjoy the cooler temperatures. Fall has arrived and we will be on the lookout for ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and other frightful creatures. As Halloween descends upon us, the Eye Specialists of Mid Florida family would like to remind you of some eye safety tips to better […]
Read MoreSeptember is Healthy Aging Month – Floaters & Flashes of Light
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Common visual symptoms of floaters and less common light flashes present in the office on a daily bases. First, let’s talk about floaters. Usually, the patient will comment about seeing little dots, lines, “worms” or “cells” in one or both eyes. When asked, patients will report seeing these whenever the lights are bright. They do […]
Read MoreAugust is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month
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Being the proud father of a 6 (going on 16) year-old little girl and a 4 (going on lucky to get to 5 if I ever catch him) year-old boy, I have one thing on my mind…keeping them in line and raising respectable individuals. Fortunately, I have a spectacular wife that has 200 things on […]
Read MoreJuly is UV Safety Month
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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 to be healthy, there are risks involved, one of which is exposure to the dreaded UV light. Ultraviolet (UV) light refers to the region […]
Read MoreJune is Cataract Awareness & Fireworks Eye Safety Month
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Cataracts are a common point of discussion during eye examinations, simply because everyone will eventually develop them, and nearly everyone will require cataract surgery in their lifetime. To understand what a cataract is, it is first important to understand a bit about the anatomy of the eye. Within the eye, behind the iris (the colored […]
Read MoreMay – Healthy Vision Month
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Healthy vision involves several different elements including preventive eye care and appropriate management of existing eye conditions. Prevention begins with your first comprehensive, dilated eye examination. The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends that infants should have their first eye exam at six months of age and continued yearly from age three unless recommended more frequently […]
Read MoreMarch – Workplace Eye Wellness
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Other than home, the place we spend the most time is at work. It’s the place we go to utilize our skills, talents, and training to provide for our families. While a great deal of fulfillment comes from work, we mustn’t lose sight of the fact that the workplace can be dangerous and the eyes […]
Read MoreFebruary: Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month
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When I discuss Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) with my patients, I always use the phrase, “it’s why seniors go blind.” While there are some exceptions, if you or a relative are an aged adult and have central vision loss, this is likely caused by AMD. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an […]
Read MoreDecember is Safe Toys & Celebrations Month
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The holidays are a time for family and friends to gather and celebrate. It seems like children always make these festivities more enjoyable. Children make lists for Santa Claus and they love opening and playing with their new toys. Like the fire from the fried turkey on Thanksgiving, injuries from toys could really put a […]
Read MoreNovember is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
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By: Dr. Terrance Hafner, O.D. You can’t feel it. You can’t see it – until it’s too late. Diabetic retinopathy, the most common form of diabetic eye disease, is the leading cause of blindness in adults age 20 to 74. It occurs when diabetes damages blood vessels in the retina. Diabetes retinopathy affects 7.7 million […]
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