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This summer, many people are staying close to home for backyard hang-outs and summer fun. While spending more time at home, many people are strapping on their tool belts, putting on their gardening gear, and getting to work on DIY home improvement projects. Did you know that about half of all eye injuries happen right at home?… Read More
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With July being Dry Eye Awareness Month, Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute is excited to share a video produced by Sun Pharma, featuring, among other physicians, our very own Dr. Barry Schechter, Director of Cornea & Cataract Services, Glaucoma, External Disease & Comprehensive Ophthalmology. The video showcases doctors who themselves have dry eye, and how it… Read More
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Eye emergencies can be frightening, especially when you’re far from home. Accidents and injuries can make it hard to navigate a new city – even worse, some conditions can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated appropriately. Here are some top travel tips from a comprehensive ophthalmologist and world traveler Anne Sumers, M.D., a clinical spokesperson… Read More
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Before you head out, don’t forget to protect yourselves from the sun’s UV rays, both with sunscreen for your skin and with sunglasses for your eyes. Why We Need UV Protection We all know that we can get sunburns if we stay outside too long without sunscreen, but did you know that your eyes can be… Read More
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The safety of our patients and staff is of the utmost importance to Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute; therefore, in light of the issues surrounding COVID-19, commonly referred to as Coronavirus, we wanted to let our patients know about the precautionary steps we are taking. Our leadership team pro-actively developed a plan to deal with COVID-19;… Read More
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Dr. Randy Katz, Florida Eye’s retina/vitreous specialist has always made it a point to discuss yearly eye exams as the key to preserving healthy eyesight. “Many adults put off getting annual eye exams,” Dr. Katz said. “This is the only way eye doctors can monitor for any changes in a patient’s vision, which can truly… Read More
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Florida Eye has a team of eye experts working together to provide great patient care and optimal results after your cataract surgery. Guided by the knowledge of our surgeons, the surgical team strives to meet or exceed the expectations of patients and is dedicated to making sure they feel valued and appreciated. The goal is… Read More
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Florida Eye is excited to introduce you to our new Director of Refractive Cataract Services, Natasha Amaro. Natasha is a certified technician with 18 years of experience. During those 18 years, this seasoned professional has covered almost every subspecialty in ophthalmology, with special emphasis in the areas of Cataract and Cornea. Natasha’s mission at Florida… Read More
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Can you believe it’s that time? The holidays are here! And that means shopping for toys for your fav little ones. As always, The American Academy of Ophthalmology urges parents to avoid buying toys that can cause serious eye injuries, or even blindness. In 2017 there were over a quarter of a million reported toy-related… Read More
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AllHealthTV’s new Smart Life show on the PBS-Smart Life Channel premiered this week, and guess who’s featured in Episode 8? Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute’s Barry Schechter, M.D.!We think Dr. Schechter, the Institute’s Cornea & Cataract Services, Glaucoma, External Disease & Comprehensive Ophthalmology Specialist, will make us proud! Dr. Schechter’s segment on Dry Eye can be… Read More
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