Have You Been Diagnosed With Cataracts?
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in General
If you have been diagnosed by your eye doctor with a cataract, you are not alone. According to the National Eye Institute, cataracts affect over 24.4 million Americans aged 40 and older. We are here for you to ensure you have the best support for your cataract diagnosis. Here are a few recommendations from the…
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March Is Save Your Vision Month
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in General
This month and year-round, we would like to remind you to prioritize your eye health in 2023 by scheduling your comprehensive eye exam and considering the importance of good eye health. Save Your Vision Month traces its founding to 1927 by American Optometric Association (AOA) members. This month and every month, we proclaim and deliver…
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What Are Spring Eye Allergies?
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in General
We are on the cusp of Spring, and the change in season promises fairer weather and new beginnings. Unfortunately, Spring’s new growth can also create seasonal allergies that leave you with congestion, headaches, and itchy, swollen eyes. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, eye allergies also called allergic conjunctivitis, are pretty standard. They occur…
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What Is A Cataract?
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in General
What is a Cataract? A cataract is a dense, cloudy area that forms in the eye’s lens. A cataract begins when proteins in the eye form clumps that prevent the lens from sending clear images to the retina. The retina converts the light that comes through the lens into signals. It sends the signals to…
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What Do Your Eyes Reveal About Your Heart?
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in General
February often brings thoughts of heart-shaped candies and heart-themed décor for Valentine’s Day, but more importantly, it should make you think about your heart health too! February is Heart Health Month, a time to focus on heart health and disease prevention. Many don’t realize that the eyes and heart are connected. The eyes reveal a…
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Goodbye Winter Dry Eyes
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in General
The winter season is here! Dry eyes are prevalent during winter because of the cold, harsh winter winds, dry outdoor air, and dry indoor heat. These sudden changes in the atmosphere produce the onset of moisture evaporation inside your eyes. Thus, our tear glands do not produce fluid quickly enough to maintain the liquid coating…
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Celebrate the New Year Safely
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in General
We are all looking forward to a fresh start and ready to ring in the New Year with cheer! Every year it is that special time to celebrate with champagne but popping a bottle of bubbly comes with some risks. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a champagne cork can fly up to 50…
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July is UV Safety Awareness Month
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in General
We welcomed summer and celebrated National Sunglasses Day this week on June 27, 2022. As we approach July, which marks UV Safety Month, it’s a perfect time to grab your best sunglasses while you are out and about to enjoy your favorite summer activities. Did you know it wasn’t until the 1900s that sunglasses became…
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Manage Spring Eye Allergies
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in General
Spring is a season of new beginnings; when the cold, harsh winter months are behind us, flowers bloom, and we will begin spending more time outdoors. The first day of Spring kicks off the season next week on Sunday, March 20th. It’s also that time of year when most allergy sufferers find their seasonal allergies…
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