Eye Health Tips

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Your eyes are not just an organ that allows you to see the world, but also the window to the health of your whole body. It is important to keep your eyes healthy, and here are a few tips how: Have a Comprehensive Eye Exam Every Year The ideal “20/20” vision is not all there […]

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Sports Eye Safety

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Written by Thomas Hegland, O.D.Board Certified Optometric Physician A number of years ago, an NFL lineman, Orlando Brown, was temporarily blinded in one eye after being hit with a referee’s penalty flag.  Mr. Brown was wearing his helmet at the time of the incident, which had a very extensive face-mask, but it did not protect […]

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Workplace Eye Safety

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Written by Stuart Harrell, O.D.Diplomate, American Board of OptometryBoard Certified Optometric Physician March is dedicated to Workplace Eye Wellness.  Eye wellness may take on different meanings, depending on your workplace.  You may work in a factory, an automobile repair shop, a lawn maintenance company, or another arena where your eyes are at risk for traumatic […]

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Age Related Macular Degeneration

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Written by Catherine Borgeson, O.D.Board Certified Optometric Physician The part of the eye responsible for seeing color and “20/20 vision” or details like faces, television, roads, and reading material, is the macula. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a common eye disease where the macula loses its function. Since AMD is an age-related disorder, it affects […]

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Safe Toys and Celebrations

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Written by Daniel Smith, O.D.Board Certified Optometric Physician Perhaps gone are the days where children receive BB guns for Christmas as in the classic “A Christmas Story”. No longer will we warn our children that they’ll “shoot their eye out”, but we must still consider the health and safety of our eyes over the holiday […]

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Diabetic Eye Disease

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Written by: Kelly McLain, O.D.Board Certified Optometric Physician Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye conditions that can affect those with diabetes. These eye conditions can include diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and glaucoma. Those with Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes are all at risk for developing diabetic eye disease and this risk increases […]

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Halloween Safety

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Written by Catherine Borgeson, O.D.Board Certified Optometric Physician October means a time for frightening fun, colorful costumes, and trick or treating; just don’t let eye problems haunt you afterwards! Follow these ghoulish guidelines to stay safe this Halloween. Contact lenses can add extra spookiness to your costume, but they can easily cause eye infections, irritation, and […]

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Healthy Aging

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Written by Terrance Hafner, O.D.Board Certified Optometric Physician September is Healthy Aging Month, and as we focus on ways to improve our overall health, we must not neglect the health of our eyes.  It is a fact that the risk of eye disease and vision loss increases as we age.  Here are a few simple […]

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Child Eye Health and Safety

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Written by David Burry, O.D.Board Certified Optometric Physician August has arrived and a new school year is about to begin!  In addition to immunizations and school orientations, it is highly recommended your child receive an eye examination before going back to school.  As part of Child Eye Health and Safety Month, Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida […]

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