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Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss, affecting more than 10 million Americans — more than cataracts and glaucoma combined. Presently, Macular Degeneration is considered an incurable eye disease. Dr. Randy Katz, Florida Eye’s retina/vitreous specialist has always made it a point to discuss yearly eye exams as the key to preserving healthy… Read More
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Award winning Author Beverly Gandara is a patient of Dr. Jonathan Criss, and when we discovered what an accomplished author she is, we thought we’d share her story, as well as her books with you. Our recent Facebook contest’s second place winner was treated to a copy of Bev’s book, Concrete Wings. Why did you… Read More
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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 that you must have an exam and a proper contact lens fitting to keep your eyes safe, and that goes for colored contacts as… Read More
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Fall celebrations like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times for children, who can dress up in costumes, enjoy parties, and eat yummy treats. These celebrations also provide a chance to give out healthy snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety. Check out these tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for… Read More
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APELLIS’ GEOGRAPHIC ATROPHY TREATMENT SLOWS RATE OF PROGRESSION OF DRY AMD A Phase 2 study of Apellis Pharmaceuticals’ APL-2 for geographic atrophy (GA) in age related macular degeneration (FILLY STUDY) has been statistically proven to reduce the rate of progression of GA by 29% when administered monthly. The drug APL-2 effects appear to increase in… Read More
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According to the Florida Society of Ophthalmology, fewer than 20 percent of preschool kids are currently being screened for vision problems despite serious, but treatable, eye disorders found in young children. Florida Eye recommends having your children’s vision examined annually, and many parents choose to make back-to-school appointments If you are not taking your child… Read More
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In the last year, since it was introduced, Florida Eye added the first and only extended depth of focus lenses for people with cataracts — Symfony® Intraocular Lenses — to its list of options. Barry Schechter, M.D. is Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute’s Director of Cornea & Cataract Services, Glaucoma, & External Disease & Comprehensive Ophthalmology…. Read More
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How did you hear about the program at PBS? I found it on the school website. Previously tried to do other things in the medical field, but found this program and the rest is history! How do you like it? It’s everything I could have hoped for & more! I just can’t believe how fast… Read More
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According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, thousands of people, many of them children, suffer eye injuries from fireworks each year in the United States. In the most severe cases, fireworks can rupture the globe of the eye, cause chemical and thermal burns, corneal abrasions and retinal detachment — all of which can permanently cause… Read More
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Did you know that Macular Degeneration is the most common cause of vision loss in individuals over 55? That is why, although February is officially macular degeneration/low vision awareness month, Dr. Randy Katz, the Director of Retinal & Vitreous Services at Florida Eye, has always made it a point to discuss yearly eye exams as… Read More
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