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Eliminate The Blue Light and Have A Good Night Sleep!

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, February 14, 2023

Have a good night's sleep and reduce blue light

The blue light from your digital devices may affect you from falling asleep and having a quality night’s sleep. You may have experienced trouble falling asleep after staring at your phone or other digital devices right before bedtime. The blue light from your digital devices keeps us up and stimulates us to wake up, whether… Read More

What Do Your Eyes Reveal About Your Heart

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in Eye Health, News & Community, February 7, 2023

What your eyes reveal about our heart blog article

February often brings thoughts of heart-shaped candies and heart-themed décor for Valentine’s Day, but more importantly, it should make you think about your heart health too! February is Heart Health Month, a time to focus on heart health and disease prevention. Many don’t realize that the eyes and heart are connected. The eyes reveal a… Read More

February Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, January 31, 2023

Normal vision compared to Age-Related Macular Degeneration vision

What is Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? AMD is a disorder of the macula. The macula is the part of your retina where yourcentral and color vision calls home. AMD is a complex disorder where degenerativeprotein/lipids (called “drusen”) deposit under the retina. These deposits are seen inearly macular degeneration. The retina’s structural support system breaks down… Read More

Did You Know Stress Can Be A Strain On Your Eyes?

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in Eye Health, January 23, 2023

Stress is one factor that affects most of us in our busy lives, and health conditions from stress are common. However, did you know that stress can also affect your eyes? When life feels too busy or demanding, your eyes can pay the price like the rest of your body does during those emotionally difficult… Read More

Good Habits To Adopt For Healthy Eyes

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in Eye Health, January 16, 2023

From the moment you wake up to the moment you close your eyes to sleep, your eyes play an essential role in your ability to navigate the world. Just as your body ages, so too will your eyesight begin to change as you grow older. Some changes are driven by heredity, and the elements of… Read More

Don’t Be Blindsided By Glaucoma

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in Eye Health, January 9, 2023

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, a necessary time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. The most common forms of glaucoma primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, but glaucoma can affect people… Read More

Keep The Holidays Happier and Healthier

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, December 12, 2022

Have you started your holiday shopping yet, checking your list and checking it twice? If you struggle to find the perfect gift for your special loved one, look no further. Finding the perfect gift can be a frustrating task. You may think a cookbook, a health-wellness gift, or a gift card for a healthy… Read More

A Gift Guide For Toys To Avoid This Holiday Season

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, December 6, 2022

What an exciting time of the year! ‘Tis the season of holiday cheer, family traditions, shopping, and giving gifts to the ones we love. As we prepare our holiday shopping list, some popular toys may not be the best gift for your child. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, about a quarter of a… Read More

Glaucoma – Facts and Myths

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in Eye Health, October 12, 2022

Did you know that 80 million people are living with glaucoma worldwide? Knowledge is POWER, and we want to empower our patients with a wealth of information! Knowing the correct information can significantly impact your daily life and eye health. Here are six common myths that the Glaucoma Research Foundation researched we would like to… Read More

How Does Swimming Affect Your Eye Health

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in Eye Health, July 12, 2022

Summer is officially in full swing, and what better way to escape the endless heat than to splash in cool water. Before you head out for your next swim, we want to open your eyes to some helpful eye health tips for summer fun at the pool. Protect Your Tear Film What is a tear… Read More

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