Don’t Let Dry Eye Stop Your Tears
Tears play a vital role in the health and function of our eyes. That’s what makes dry eye such a serious problem. Tears serve as our eyes’ first line of… read more
Diabetic Retinopathy: What You Need To Know
Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce or use insulin effectively to control blood sugar (glucose) levels. Too much glucose in the blood for a long… read more
6 Ways to Protect Your Eyes from Age-Related Macular Degeneration
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans over 50, affecting about 2.1 million people… read more
Tips to Protect Your Eyesight from Glaucoma
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 3 million Americans have the potentially blinding eye disease glaucoma, but only half are aware of it. Glaucoma slowly damages the eye’s optic… read more
Halloween Costume Warning About Over-the-Counter Contact Lens
Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute urges costume shoppers to stay away from non-prescription lenses after a study finds chlorine, metal, and other harmful chemicals during product testing. Wearing costume contact lenses… read more
What Are Cataracts?
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a cataract is a dense, cloudy area that forms in the lens of the eye. A cataract begins when proteins in the eye… read more
Exercise for Your Eye Health This Fall!
We have officially welcomed the Fall season, which includes cooler weather, yummy fall season treats, and maybe for some people, less time exercising. In a Gallup survey, Americans typically exercise… read more
Let’s Fall In Love With Our Eyes!
Fall is so close, and we will be waving goodbye to Summer very soon. The official first day of the fall season kicks off on September 22nd this year. While… read more
September Is Healthy Aging Month
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, an estimated 43 million Americans will face vision loss or blindness from age-related eye diseases in 2020. During September, Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute… read more
Thank You Patients, for Being Part of Our Family
During these unfamiliar times, it is always best to reflect and appreciate the people that make your world go round. There is a quote by an anonymous person that states,… read more
