Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, August 31, 2020
During these unfamiliar times, it is always best to reflect and appreciate the people that make your world go round. There is a quote by an anonymous person that states, “Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other”. The Eye Center of North Florida would like to… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, August 26, 2020
What do Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, Strawberries, Kiwi Fruit, and Kale all have in common? They are foods high in Vitamin C, which could help ward off cataracts according to a British study. Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s lens that happens naturally with age. The condition is the leading cause of blindness in… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, August 17, 2020
The blue light from your digital devices may have some effect on you 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… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, August 10, 2020
As kids head back to school this fall via virtual learning or in-person, The Eye Center of North Florida wants to remind parents about the importance of maintaining healthy vision in helping children achieve educational success. Whether kids are using iPads, laptops, reading books, or viewing whiteboards, ensuring their eyes are functioning and growing normally is key… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, August 5, 2020
Eye exams aren’t just about vision. They’re about your health. Prevention Is the Best Treatment Eye exams at every age and life stage can help keep your vision healthy. Without regular eye exams, there is no way to catch glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration for an early diagnosis to slow their progress and to keep… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, July 30, 2020
To understand the diseases and conditions that can affect the eye, it helps to understand basic eye anatomy. This week, we would like to give a brief tour of the eye to explain further how it works. The eye captures and focuses light like a camera. Here is a step-by-step explanation of how the eye… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, July 23, 2020
This summer, many people are staying close to home for backyard hang-outs and close-to-home summer fun. While spending more time at home, more people are strapping on their tool belts, putting on their gardening gear, and getting to work on DIY home improvement projects. Did you know that about half of all eye injuries happen right at… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, July 16, 2020
Eye emergencies can be frightening, especially when you’re far from home. Accidents and injuries can make it hard to navigate a new city – even worse, some conditions can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated appropriately. Here are some top travel tips from a comprehensive ophthalmologist and world traveler Anne Sumers, M.D., a clinical… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, July 6, 2020
Before you head out, don’t forget to protect yourselves from the sun’s UV rays, both with sunscreen for your skin and with sunglasses for your eyes. Why We Need UV Protection We all know that we can get sunburns if we stay outside too long without sunscreen, but did you know that your eyes can be… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, July 1, 2020
The Fourth of July is one of the favorite times of the year and the official kick off holiday to summer. The month surrounding July 4th festivities also brings an increase of fireworks displays and with that a spike in firework related injuries. It is important to consider eye protection when dealing with anything combustible…. Read More
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