June is Cataract Awareness Month!
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Approximately 25 million Americans have cataracts, which cause cloudy, blurry, or dim vision and often develops with advancing age. This June, Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida joins with the American Academy of Ophthalmology in observing Cataract Awareness Month by sharing information everyone should know about the condition and its treatment. As everyone grows older, the natural […]
Read More“Doc, I was told I have granulated eyelids!”
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Once in a while, a patient will tell me that a previous doctor told them they had “granulated eyelids.” What does that mean? What they are describing is a medical condition called blepharitis. Most of the time, blepharitis is caused by the staphylococcus bacteria that normally lives on our skin. The bacteria are there continually, […]
Read MoreSystemic Concerns and the Eye
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Many people think of the eye as an isolated organ. Often, an initial reaction is to assume glasses need to be updated when trouble seeing arises. I agree this is a good place to start; however, numerous health concerns can negatively impact vision. This article will touch on several systemic (bodily) conditions that can affect […]
Read MoreObstructive Sleep Apnea and the Eye
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Sleep apnea is a common but often undiagnosed disorder that has potentially serious general and eye health consequences. Approximately 25% of men and 10% of women are affected, but unfortunately, 80% of these are undiagnosed. High rates of undiagnosed patients may be due to the fact that the best test, a polysomnography sleep study, is […]
Read MoreHalloween Eye Safety 2020
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Halloween Eye SafetyDustin Dixon, O.D. Knock knock…trick or treat… A lot of your neighbors might be tempted to choose trick over treat during COVID Halloween 2020. If you plan to partake in the Halloween festivities of 2020, please do so with a clear vision of safety. The following are some of my pointers to observe […]
Read MoreAge-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration, AMD, is a leading cause of vision loss in adults over the age of 50. It destroys the macula, which is the small central area of the retina that provides detailed, central vision. With AMD, you lose the ability to see fine details, both close-up and at a distance. Due to the […]
Read MoreNovember is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
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October, Halloween, and the active days of summer are in the rearview mirror. Ahead lay the pitfalls of fall, Thanksgiving, winter and the December holidays, not even bringing up the task of finishing off all the leftover trick or treat candy. As those waistlines increase along with the march of Father Time, so too does […]
Read MoreOctober is Halloween Eye Safety Month
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It is that time of year for all to enjoy the cooler temperatures. Fall has arrived and we will be on the lookout for ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and other frightful creatures. As Halloween descends upon us, the Eye Specialists of Mid Florida family would like to remind you of some eye safety tips to better […]
Read MoreSeptember is Healthy Aging Month – Floaters & Flashes of Light
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Common visual symptoms of floaters and less common light flashes present in the office on a daily bases. First, let’s talk about floaters. Usually, the patient will comment about seeing little dots, lines, “worms” or “cells” in one or both eyes. When asked, patients will report seeing these whenever the lights are bright. They do […]
Read MoreAugust is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month
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Being the proud father of a 6 (going on 16) year-old little girl and a 4 (going on lucky to get to 5 if I ever catch him) year-old boy, I have one thing on my mind…keeping them in line and raising respectable individuals. Fortunately, I have a spectacular wife that has 200 things on […]
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