Don’t Be Blindsided By Glaucoma
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in Eye Health
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, a necessary time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. The most common forms of glaucoma primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, but glaucoma can affect…
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November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in Eye Health
Did you know that November is Diabetes Awareness Month? We want to inform our patients that it is also Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, founded in 1998 by Prevent Blindness, making it a great time to shine the spotlight on prevention for patients diagnosed with diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports…
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Protect Your Eyes This Halloween
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in Eye Health
Are you ready to celebrate and have fun this Halloween? Creating your Halloween costumes and putting the extra finishes on your costume look to indulge in a fun expression of your personality, but if you are not careful in what you choose, your costume could lead to a trip to the eye doctor. Thinking of…
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September is Healthy Aging Month
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in Eye Health
September is Healthy Aging Month. This month is perfect for focusing on healthy practices and managing your eye health. According to the National Eye Institute, more than 40 million Americans are 65 or older, which is expected to grow to more than 88 million by 2050. By that same year, the number of Americans with…
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Healthy Foods for Your Eyes
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in Eye Health
Do you eat foods that look delicious to the eye or food that is good for your eyes? Eating healthy food is the key to reducing the risk of developing eye diseases, making nutrition and eye health go hand-in-hand. Check out a feast for your eyes that includes the top foods that will help promote…
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What are the Different Variations of Color Blindness?
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in Eye Health
What Is Color Blindness? According to the National Eye Institute, color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency (CVD), is a condition that affects 300 million people who do not see color the way they should. Color blindness affects approximately 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women with the condition where their eyes…
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WOMEN’S EYE HEALTH
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in Eye Health
March is Women’s History Month, celebrating women’s contributions to history, society, medicine, and culture. There have been groundbreaking contributions from women within eye healthcare as well. Did you know that women are at greater risk for eye disease and visual impairments? According to the Women’s Eye Health Organization, women account for more than two-thirds of…
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What Can Your Eyes Tell You About Your Heart Health?
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in Eye Health
February is the month of love, but it is also Heart Health Month. I know you are thinking, “What does my heart health have to do with my eye health?” It is often said that the eyes are the windows of the soul. This is a more profound statement because did you know your eyes…
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