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Simple Lifestyle Adjustments To Help Those With Low Vision

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, January 19, 2021

What Does “Low Vision” Mean? As we age, our eyes change too. Many of these vision changes can be corrected by glasses or contact lenses. However, if your eye doctor tells you that your vision cannot be fully corrected with ordinary prescription lenses, medical treatment, or surgery, and you still have some usable vision. In… Read More

Healthy Eye Habits for the New Year

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, January 11, 2021

It is a New Year, and a new chance to grow wiser. Just as your body ages, so too will your eyesight begin to change as you grow older. Some changes are driven by heredity, and others are exacerbated by the elements of our environment. Without healthy eyes, your quality of life would likely change… Read More

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, December 21, 2020

National Glaucoma Awareness Month is an important 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. Although the most common forms primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, glaucoma can affect people of all ages…. Read More

Celebrate The New Year Safely

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

We are all looking forward to a fresh new start and ready to ring in the New Year with cheer! Every year it is that special time to celebrate with champagne but popping a bottle of bubbly comes with some risk. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a champagne cork can fly up to… Read More

Gift Guide For Toys

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, December 17, 2020

Some of the most popular toys this year may not be the best gift for your child. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, about a quarter of a million children are seen in hospital emergency departments in the U.S. each year due to toy-related injuries. Nearly half of those injuries were to the head and… Read More

The Gift of Healthy Vision

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, December 9, 2020

Give Yourself a Gift That Will Last a Lifetime

It is that magical time of the year, a season of giving and being merry! What a year we have had so far, where you might have placed your needs at the bottom of your to-do list. At The Eye Center of North Florida, we want to remind you to give yourself a gift that… Read More

Quit Smoking Now… It’s Good For You and Your Eyes!

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, December 1, 2020

Smoking Can Lead to Eye Diseases & Vision Loss A new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that, while progress is being made, smoking and tobacco use remains a concern for the health of millions of Americans. Smoking causes itchy, watery eyes, which can be a nuisance, but more importantly, smoking… Read More

Gratitude and Thanksgiving

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, November 19, 2020

This Thanksgiving season, it’s important to acknowledge the things we are grateful for in our lives. The Eye Center of North Florida has the opportunity to touch so many people’s lives in such a unique way, and we see patients all the time who tell us how their eye care appointment has made a huge difference for… Read More

Kitchen Eye Safety

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, November 17, 2020

The Thanksgiving holiday is almost here for us to celebrate with cheer! Although we may be celebrating the holiday differently this year, the favorite Thanksgiving dinner traditions will still live on for a happy holiday season. As we prepare our Thanksgiving nutritious meals, let’s take a look at a few eye safety tips from the… Read More

Why is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month Important?

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, November 9, 2020

Celebrate Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

Did you know that diabetes could cause eye disease? Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, and many don’t experience symptoms. Early detection, timely treatment, and appropriate follow-up care with your eye doctor are the only ways to prevent vision loss. Diabetic patients require special eye care to manage their blood sugar and ensure the whole… Read More

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