Advances in Vision: The Bionic Eye
More than 285 million people around the world have vision loss and blindness. No matter what the degree, losing some or all of your sight can be emotionally devastating, says… 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
Why Do We Cry? The Three Types of Tears
Whether we cry during a sad movie, while chopping onions or completely involuntarily, our eyes are constantly producing tears. Ted-Ed’s Alex Gendler tracks a particularly watery day in the life… 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
After 8 years, Marine’s Guide Dog Retires
Marine Cpl. Michael Jernigan was the first American serviceman to lose both eyes in the War on Terror. Realizing that his life was changed forever and that he’d need help… read more
Getting Contact Lenses in 1948 was a Scary Process
Contact lenses have come a long way, baby. Check out this 1940’s video demonstrating how the first pair of contacts were created. Imagine being fitted for these lenses… The first… read more
The Risks for Developing Macular Degeneration
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
Fascinating Facts About Eye Color & Blinking
Eye color is one of the first things a person notices about another person, but blinking is so automatic we rarely think about it. Did you know the average person… 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
Dr. Barry Schechter Makes a Monster Debut on Animal Planet!
A Star Is Born!! Congratulations to Florida Eye’s Dr. Barry Schechter on his national television debut on Animal Planet’s ‘Monster’s Inside Me’ last night! Who knows, can an Emmy for… read more
