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Back to School? Eye Exams for Children Are as Important as Ever

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One in Four Children Is Affected by Vision Problems Florida Eye recommends having your child’s eyes examined once a year, every year. It’s the beginning of a new school year and perhaps you’ve been busy buying new school clothes, supplies, lunch boxes and everything in between. But, did you take the time to have your… Read More

Princeton Student Angela Liang Visits Florida Eye

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This past week Florida Eye welcomed Princeton student Angela Liang to its Boynton Beach location. Angela, a student majoring in molecular biology and minoring in global health and health policy, asked for the opportunity to shadow Dr. Barry Schechter to learn about eye care in general. The reason? Angela will be traveling to Accra, Ghana… Read More

Protecting Your Eyes from the Florida Sun

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As Floridians, we spend much of our time at the beach, in the pool and on tennis courts and golf courses. Throw in some outdoor walking, biking and gardening, and it’s easy to see why we need to be proactive in taking care of our bodies by wearing sunscreen and our eyes by wearing proper… Read More

Annual Eye Exams are Key to Protecting Sight

Posted by: Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute in 2014-02 Issue, Uncategorized

At Florida Eye the physicians and staff are dedicated to educating the public about the importance of yearly eye exams to identify AMD and other age-related diseases before they have a chance to damage vision.

Tips for Keeping Children’s Eyes Healthy

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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 there’s just a problem. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure holds true here, and in the May/June issue of Banzai Wellness,… Read More

Dramatic Macular Treatment Results Reported by Dr. Randy Katz

Posted by: Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute in 2013-03 Issue, Uncategorized

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

Promising Stem Cell Research Results for Treating Glaucoma

Posted by: Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute in 2013-03 Issue, Uncategorized

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.

Patient Success Story

Posted by: Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute in 2013-03 Issue, Uncategorized

“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.”

Pediatric News: Screening for Lazy Eye in Children

Posted by: Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute in 2013-03 Issue, Uncategorized

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.

Bionic Eye – First Retinal Implant Approved By FDA

Posted by: Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute in 2013-03 Issue, Uncategorized

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.

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