Putting in Eye Drops

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Glaucoma Drug Can Cause Droopy Eyelids

Although a new study reports glaucoma drops can cause droopy eyelids, at Florida Eye, prescribing PGAs is common. “It’s the gold standard drug prescribed for patients diagnosed with glaucoma and patients who are suspect of the disease,” says cataract, glaucoma & general ophthalmology specialist Dr, Jason Gorscak.

Macular Degeneration

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Living Well With Age-Related Macular Degeneration

For the millions of people living with AMD and other eye-related issues, we think you’ll find this WebMD piece worth reading.

Blog Post

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Tips for Keeping Children’s Eyes Healthy

There’s nothing more important than a healthy child, and that includes healthy eyes, of course! This is why it’s important to have your child’s eyes examined regularly and not when… read more

Macular Degeneration

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Dramatic Macular Treatment Results Reported by Dr. Randy Katz

“My patients are responding beautifully to Jetrea and they are thrilled that only one injection is required for the treatment.” …Dr. Randy Katz.

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Promising Stem Cell Research Results for Treating Glaucoma

This study offers real hope to millions whose sight has been damaged by glaucoma. This research now needs to be taken to clinical trial to enable it to become an accessible, safe and approved treatment for patients.

The Askinas's

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Patient Success Story

“I make it a point to tell anyone who needs eye care to go to Florida Eye. The doctors and staff are caring as well as knowledgeable and that makes all the difference.”

Wanda Pfeifer

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Pediatric News: Screening for Lazy Eye in Children

After looking at more than 10 years of data, researchers now say children as young as a year old can be reliably screened for amblyopia; by using a camera that takes pictures of the eye, symptoms of the condition can be detected long before it becomes apparent, according to a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics.

Human Eye

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Bionic Eye – First Retinal Implant Approved By FDA

First step in allowing those blinded by a rare retinal disease to see again: Although vision will not be restored to the patients who receive the device, it may provide them with the ability to identify light and dark in the environment, helping them detect the location of people and objects and their movement. Those who have had the device implanted are extremely pleased with the results.