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How did you hear about the program at PBS? I found it on the school website. Previously tried to do other things in the medical field, but found this program and the rest is history! How do you like it? It’s everything I could have hoped for & more! I just can’t believe how fast… Read More
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According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, thousands of people, many of them children, suffer eye injuries from fireworks each year in the United States. In the most severe cases, fireworks can rupture the globe of the eye, cause chemical and thermal burns, corneal abrasions and retinal detachment — all of which can permanently cause… Read More
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Did you know that Macular Degeneration is the most common cause of vision loss in individuals over 55? That is why, although February is officially macular degeneration/low vision awareness month, Dr. Randy Katz, the Director of Retinal & Vitreous Services at Florida Eye, has always made it a point to discuss yearly eye exams as… Read More
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What are Cataracts? Cataracts are essentially the clouding of the eye that prevents passage of light into the eye and affects vision. This clouding occurs on the eye’s natural lens, which lies behind the iris and pupil. Courtesy of AllAboutVision.com, here are three different types of cataracts. Why Do Cataracts Occur? Most cataracts are related… Read More
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Something strange has been happening to people who stay too long in space: The backs of their eyeballs start to flatten. Spider-web-like marks called choroidal folds crisscross the thin layer of blood vessels and connective tissue that surround their retinas. Their vision goes blurry, their optic nerves become inflamed. The damage can last long after… Read More
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HOW to thank & serve the veterans in your life, & the veterans who protect & serve all of our lives… Florida Eye is a proud sponsor of Dine for Veterans, an event created to raise funds and bring awareness to the thousands of our local Veterans suffering from “invisible war wounds”: traumatic brain injury… Read More
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All of us at Florida Eye are thrilled to have another wonderful, dedicated intern from Palm Beach State College’s Ophthalmic Tech Program. Hope Piggot is fantastic, and she is a welcome addition to our Florida Eye family. Below is a quick Q&A with Hope. We think you’ll find her special too. How do you like… Read More
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J. Bruno recently underwent cataract surgery with Florida Eye’s Jonathan Criss, M.D., and the delighted woman had nothing but good things to say about the cataract surgeon. “I’m so glad I met Dr. Criss. He suggested I try two different lenses – different strengths in each eye – and it’s been amazing, It has literally… Read More
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Many of the annual 2.5 million eye injuries occur at home. From cleaning and cooking to mowing and repairing, eye injuries occur every day while performing routine activities. When completing these daily tasks in and around the home, we often become complacent and do not take proper safety precautions. Dr. Jonathan Criss joins the American… Read More
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