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
Photo Collection From Our 2016 Holiday Party
Two Florida Eye Docs Make 2016 Top Doctors List at Vitals.com
Have you heard the news? Florida Eye’s Dr. Barry Schechter was recently voted as one of Boca Raton’s Top Doctors 2016 Patients Choice (Physicians as named by Vitals.com), in The… read more
Giant Eyeball Found on Florida Beach
A swordfish! In case you missed it, here’s the story again. The eyeball was found in 2102. After the discovery of a giant eyeball that had people scratching their heads,… read more
3 Things to Look for When Buying Sunglasses
Did you know that 0% of skin cancer occurs on the eyelid, yet not even half the population takes the one simple precaution to avoid damage to the delicate skin… read more
Cold Weather Affecting Your Eyes?
OK – so we live in Florida and cold weather like what we are currently experiencing is rare, but, have you noticed the cold temperatures affecting your eyes at all?… 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
Fascinating Facts About Eye Contact
At Florida Eye we may be all about eye health, but an article by Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D. (a published author on body language) is full of interesting information about… read more
Thinking of using decorative contacts this Halloween? Think again.
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 is… read more
