Whether you’re helping your children or grandchildren prepare for a fun and festive night of trick-or-treating, or if you’re getting ready for your own ghoulish party, there are few things you should consider to protect your eyes. Here are some tips to keeping your eye safe during your Halloween celebration. Don’t wear anything that blocks… Read More
Whether you want to use over-the-counter eye drops to help with dryness, allergies, redness or irritation, or if you’ve been prescribed eye drops by an optometrist or ophthalmologist to treat conditions like glaucoma, dry eye, infections or inflammation, it’s important to properly administer your eye drops for the best results. Here are some helpful tips… Read More
As we look forward to our fun Independence Day celebrations – picnics, cookouts, sparklers and fireworks, it’s important to keep eye safety in mind. If used incorrectly, fireworks can cause serious eye injuries and, in some cases, permanent eye damage and vision loss. Don’t let an accident with fireworks ruin your fun on the Fourth!… Read More
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a common eye disease in people age 50 and older, and the leading cause of visual disability in people over 65. AMD can cause gradual central vision loss, blurry or distorted vision or blank spots. A small percent of people with AMD may lose central vision to the point that… Read More
What are the real benefits when it comes to purchasing quality eyewear? Whether you’re shopping for corrective lenses or you’re just looking for a new pair of shades, it can be tough to know what to look for and how much is too much to spend. There are tangible benefits to investing in the tool… Read More
Looking for eye care tips for Florida winters? It may surprise you to learn that caring for your eyes requires different routines as the seasons change. For example, in the winter, your eyes can feel the unfortunate effects of cooler, drier weather if you don’t protect them. If you think living in the sunshine state… Read More
Today’s all things digital, screen-obsessed world has a lot of people concerned the exposure that blue light electronics emit may cause digital eye strain. Considering some studies suggest 60% of people spend over six hours a day in front of a digital screen, they may be right to be concerned. Understanding blue light What… Read More
It’s safe to say you don’t have to look far for reasons to maintain a healthy diet. After all, we all know poor eating habits can contribute to some of the most debilitating health issues there are. Conditions like heart disease, high-blood pressure, diabetes, and even some cancers. Nutrition also affects the very things we… Read More
The Importance of UV Protection Some of the best things in life are free, but that doesn’t mean they’re always free of unfortunate side effects. Take the glorious Florida sunshine for example. People travel from around the world to bask in its golden rays. Since all that basking can contribute to skin cancer, you can… Read More
