July is Dry Eye Awareness Month

Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in Eye Health

July is National Dry Eye Awareness Month. It’s important to understand that dry eye disease, a multifactorial condition, affects a significant portion of the population, with an estimated 25 million people in the United States alone. Despite its prevalence, it’s often under-recognized and under-diagnosed. We aim to equip you with the knowledge that could make…

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July is Dry Eye Awareness Month

Learn to Recognize the Symptoms of Retinal Detachment and be Prepared to Take Action!

Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in Eye Health

Our eyes are windows to our health, impressive, complex organs that need special attention. We like to empower our patients with a wealth of knowledge on their eye health, and we would like to discuss retinal detachment. According to the British Journal of Ophthalmology, Retinal Detachment is a sight-threatening condition that affects 1 in every…

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Learn to Recognize the Symptoms of Retinal Detachment and be Prepared to Take Action!

June is Men’s Health Month

Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in Eye Health

June is Men’s Health Month, and it’s worth noting that Men’s Health Week, celebrated from June 10 – 16, 2024, falls just before Father’s Day. This timing is significant as it presents a unique opportunity to focus on men’s health, particularly eye health, during a time when the importance of men in our lives is…

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June is Men's Health Month

June is Cataract Awareness Month

Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in Eye Health

June is a significant month for us as it’s Cataract Awareness Month. Our eye doctors, in collaboration with Prevent Blindness, are committed to raising awareness about cataracts, one of the leading causes of treatable vision loss in the United States. According to Prevent Blindness, over 24.4 million Americans will develop cataracts. As the American population…

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June is Cataract Awareness Month

May is Healthy Vision Month

Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in Eye Health

Spring is here with lots of sunshine and warmer weather, leading to many people exercising and having fun outdoors. There is something about the warm weather that encourages us to live a healthier and more physically fit lifestyle, including eating seasonal fruits and vegetables, taking long walks in the park, and even having a set…

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May is Healthy Vision Month

Our Eyes Change As We Age

Posted by: Central Florida Eye Specialists in Eye Health

As we age, we undergo a few changes as adults, from our hair turning gray to changes in our eyesight. One of our priorities is ensuring our patients are empowered with information to know what to expect to minimize eye health risks. What Are Common Age-Related Vision Changes? What Are Some Major Age-Related Eye Diseases?…

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