Getting Contact Lenses in 1948 was a Scary Process
Contact lenses have come a long way, baby. Check out this 1940’s video demonstrating how the first pair of contacts were created. Imagine being fitted for these lenses… The first… read more
The Risks for Developing Macular Degeneration
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
Fascinating Facts About Eye Color & Blinking
Eye color is one of the first things a person notices about another person, but blinking is so automatic we rarely think about it. Did you know the average person… read more
Are You at Risk for Glaucoma?
More than four million people in the United States have glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve and destroy eyesight. With its painless and gradual loss… read more
Dr. Barry Schechter Makes a Monster Debut on Animal Planet!
A Star Is Born!! Congratulations to Florida Eye’s Dr. Barry Schechter on his national television debut on Animal Planet’s ‘Monster’s Inside Me’ last night! Who knows, can an Emmy for… read more
Ready to be Grossed Out Tonight?? Tune in to ‘Monsters Inside Me!’
Popcorn? Check! Kids in bed? Check! Dr. Barry Schechter’s Animal Planet episode airs tonight! Florida Eye’s Dr. Barry Schechter is on ‘Monsters Inside Me’ at 10 p.m. on The Discovery… read more
How Smoking Affects Your Vision
From cataracts and macular degeneration to diabetic retinopathy and dry eyes, smoking can affect many aspects of your vision. The Great American Smokeout is today and Florida Eye thought it… read more
Meet Florida Eye’s New Doctor, Jonathan S. Criss, M.D.
Jonathan S. Criss, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist who is joining Florida Eye after several successful years in private practice in Manhattan. As a comprehensive eye physician and surgeon, Dr…. read more
“Why Do My Eyes Sometimes Twitch?”
Eye twitching is a repetitive, uncontrollable blinking or spasm of the eyelid, usually the upper lid. Eye twitching (blepharospasm) usually affects the eye muscles of both eyes. If you have… read more
Twelve Scary Things Your Eyes Say About Your Health
No tricks or treats here – just the scary eye facts…
