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Common Eye Problems an Ophthalmologist Can Treat

Over 3.4 million Americans over the age of 40 are legally blind. As time passes, our eyesight deteriorates. Avoiding the eye doctor can increase the severity and damage of these vision problems. There are several common eye problems you can experience over a lifetime that your local ophthalmologist can treat.  Here’s a list to help …

What Happens After Cataract Surgery?

Every year, about three million Americans undergo cataract surgery. The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery also estimates success rates of cataract surgery up to 98 percent.  Although there are extraordinarily high success rates and the actual surgery duration is only about one hour, many people still feel apprehensive about committing to cataract surgery. …

Common Causes of Poor Vision in Children

Nearly seven percent of children in the U.S are diagnosed with an eye and vision condition. But, many more children suffer with vision issues that go undiagnosed.  Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and blurred vision are among some of the most common eye issues that children face. So, what are some of the root causes of these issues?  …

3 Ways You Can Lower Your Risk for Cataracts

Did you know that by age 75, about half of all Americans will have cataracts? While this may seem like a shocking statistic, there are many simple steps you can take each day to lower your risk for developing cataracts.  To learn more about how you can lower your risk of cataracts, read on for …

Top Benefits of Seeing a Tampa Eye Specialist

When was the last time you paid a visit to an eye specialist in Tampa? To stay up to date on your overall health and wellness, this should be a top priority for you.  In this brief article, our team at Florida Eye Center has shared a few of the key benefits of seeing an …

Top Tips for Maintaining Healthy Eyes

Do you prioritize maintaining your eye health? While seeing is something we may often take for granted, many of us may not have perfect vision forever.  Studies show that across the U.S., an estimated 93 million adults live at risk of severe vision loss. However, only about half of these people report visiting an eye …

How to Determine If I am a Candidate for Laser Eye Surgery

One of the first considerations for laser eye surgery is the health of your eyes. Your ophthalmologist will need to assess if you are a candidate for laser eye surgery. You’ll also want to determine how much you value your vision and what your budget is. Choosing to undergo laser eye surgery is a big …

Your Complete Guide to Wearing Contact Lenses

There is a lot to know about contact lenses. For starters, you need to know the different types of contact lenses and the benefits they offer before deciding which one is right for you. You also need to know how to properly insert and care for them, as well as how often you should switch …

Ophthalmologist vs. Optometrist: What’s the Difference?

Getting high-quality eye care is easy if you find the right provider. Unfortunately, most people are confused about which type of provider they need to see and when. In the eye care industry, knowing when to see an ophthalmologist in Tampa or an optometrist in Tampa makes a big difference in the quality of your …