March: Sight Donor Awareness Month
Corneal diseases are the fourth most common cause of blindness (after cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration) and affect more than 10 million people worldwide, according to allaboutvision.com. A healthy,… read more
Employment Opportunity for the Right Person
Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute has an amazing employment opportunity for the right person. We are seeking young Millennials to join our team and actually learn skills on the job! That’s… read more
Patient Success Story: Meet Mildred
Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss, affecting more than 10 million Americans — more than cataracts and glaucoma combined. Presently, Macular Degeneration is considered an incurable eye… read more
Award Winning Author Beverly Gandara
Award winning Author Beverly Gandara is a patient of Dr. Jonathan Criss, and when we discovered what an accomplished author she is, we thought we’d share her story, as well… read more
Think Twice Before Wearing Cosmetic Contacts on Halloween!
Looking like your favorite vampire this Halloween may sound like fun, and no one is telling you don’t go for the glow, however… What every eye doctor will tell you… read more
Last Minute Halloween Safety Tips for Parents & Kids
Fall celebrations like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times for children, who can dress up in costumes, enjoy parties, and eat yummy treats. These celebrations also provide a chance… read more
Exciting Findings in Dry AMD Study!
APELLIS’ GEOGRAPHIC ATROPHY TREATMENT SLOWS RATE OF PROGRESSION OF DRY AMD A Phase 2 study of Apellis Pharmaceuticals’ APL-2 for geographic atrophy (GA) in age related macular degeneration (FILLY STUDY)… read more
AMD Is the Leading Cause of Blindness in Adults 65 & Older
AMD is the leading cause of blindness in adults 65 and older, currently affecting more than 15 million Americans, with 200,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Unfortunately, this number has… read more
Eye Safety When Viewing a Solar Eclipse
A truly awe-inspiring event, a solar eclipse is when the moon blocks any part of the sun from our view. The bright face of the sun is covered gradually by… read more
August Is Amblyopia Awareness Month
According to the Florida Society of Ophthalmology, fewer than 20 percent of preschool kids are currently being screened for vision problems despite serious, but treatable, eye disorders found in young… read more
