Wellington Facility

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Florida Eye Building New Eye Care Facility in Wellington

The 7,500 square foot building will have 3 waiting rooms, 14 exam rooms and 8 testing/treatment rooms. More importantly it will have physicians Lee Friedman, Randy Katz, Jason Gorscak and Barry Schechter delivering the same quality care and compassion Wellington residents have come to depend on.

Joy Ferrall

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Florida Eye Welcomes Ophthalmic Tech Student Joy Ferrall

Students like Joy Ferrall develop technical proficiency through extensive clinical internships under the supervision of a Board-Certified and licensed M. D. Ophthalmologist, including training in the College’s own state-of-the-art medical clinic, combined with practical experience in local clinics, hospitals and ophthalmic practices, such as Florida Eye.

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The Artificial Retina Brings Hope to Those Blinded by AMD

The ‘bionic eye,’ as many have come to call it, has enabled some patients, blinded by retinitis pigmentosa, to see shapes, light and some objects.

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Tips for Keeping Young Eyes Sharp

Florida Eye’s Dr. Lee Friedman, the busiest pediatric ophthalmologist & adult strabismus specialist in South Florida, shares some important tips for keeping young eyes healthy in Banzai Wellness magazine.

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.

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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.”