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…
Read MoreYour Eyes As You Age
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in Eye Health
Beginning in the early to mid-40s, many adults may start to have issues seeing clearly, especially when reading and working on a digital device. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, adults develop this typical problem between 41 to 60. This average change in the eye’s focusing ability, called presbyopia, will continue to progress over…
Read MoreWhat Is An Ocular Migraine?
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in Eye Health
An ocular migraine is a rare condition characterized by temporary vision loss or even temporary blindness in one eye. Ocular migraines are caused by reduced blood flow or spasms of blood vessels in the retina or behind the eye. In an ocular migraine, vision in the affected eye generally returns to normal within an hour….
Read MoreMarch 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreWomen’s Eye Health March is Women’s History Month
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in Eye Health
March is Women’s History Month, an observance and celebration of women’s vital role in American history, contributing to culture, society, and medicine. Every woman is essential and contributes daily to help lives, whether for family, colleagues, or the community. A woman’s everyday life is hectic and has many obligations that involve many priorities to complete….
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreHave a Good Night’s Sleep and Reduce The Blue Light!
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in Eye Health
The blue light from your digital devices may affect you from falling asleep and having a quality night’s sleep. You may have experienced trouble falling asleep after staring at your phone or other digital devices right before bedtime. The blue light from your digital devices keeps us up and stimulates us to wake up, whether…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreFebruary is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in Eye Health
What is Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? AMD is a disorder of the macula. The macula is the part of your retina where your central and color vision calls home. AMD is a complex disorder where degenerative protein/lipids (called “drusen”) deposit under the retina. These deposits are seen in early macular degeneration. The retina’s structural support…
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