Specialty Contact Lenses

Posted by: Eye Specialists of Mid Florida in Blog

By Stuart Harrell, O.D. Board Certified Optometric Physician Specialty contact lenses encompass a variety of lenses to help with many different problems. Keratoconus Pellucid Marginal Degeneration Post Corneal Transplant Surgery Severe Dry Eye Corneal Scars (trauma, infection) Large amounts of Astigmatism Discomfort with current contacts Progressive nearsightedness (typically young children that are getting more nearsighted […]

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Employee Excellence Award – November 2017

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Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida is proud to announce Shaina Couch, front desk clerk at the Haines City location, was selected for the November 2017 Employee Excellence Award. Couch was nominated by her peers for consistently demonstrating high quality in attitude, attendance, appearance, accountability and adaptability. While the Haines City location has been closed for repairs […]

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Diabetic Eye Disease Month

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By Terrance Hafner, O.D., Board Certified Optometric Physician November is National Diabetic Awareness Month and the doctors at Eye Specialists of Mid•Florida want to raise awareness about diabetes and the effects it can have on the eyes. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the United States in adults. Over the past several years, […]

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Halloween Safety Month

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Written by: Edward Attaway, O.D. Board Certified Optometric Physician For thousands of years, the transition from Fall to Winter has been recognized by many societies as a time for celebration. From the ancient Celts to modern day societies the various rituals often included the wearing of costumes, and gatherings to celebrate the harvest, honor the […]

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Children’s Eye Health And Safety Month

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Children require clear, concise vision to be successful in school and extracurricular activities. We use our eyes to read, write, throw a ball, utilize computers, and watch TV. As children advance in school, the demand for clear vision increases because they spend more time reading and learning.  Thus, any vision problems should be addressed at […]

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UV Safety For Your Eyes For Eye Protection

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By Kelly McLain, O.D.Board Certified Optometric Physician Most people understand the link between ultraviolet (UV) radiation and skin cancer. It is important that just as many are aware of the connection between UV radiation and eye damage. In this month’s blog, we will discuss the dangers UV light can cause to the health of the […]

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