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How to Prevent Dry Eyes When Wearing Contact Lenses Dry eyes can be uncomfortable and even painful. In most instances, contact lenses don’t cause dry eyes directly, but will only make existing symptoms much worse. This is particularly true during the night when most patients experience symptoms associated with dry eye syndrome. Fortunately, there are …
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A cataract is simply a clouding of your eye’s lens. It can affect your vision severely. Cataracts are quite common even in elderly individuals. By age 80, almost half of all Americans likely have had cataracts or have had cataract surgery. In this article, an eye doctor in Tampa discusses cataracts and the available treatment …
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What Causes Glaucoma & How to Treat It Glaucoma is a progressive vision condition that gradually results in a complete loss of vision by damaging the optic nerve — the part of your eye that transmits visual information from the eye to the brain. This damage is typically caused by abnormally high pressure in your …
Traditional vs. Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), cataracts affect more than 24.4 million Americans age 40 and older. In fact, approximately half of all Americans will develop cataracts by age 75. Fortunately, the way cataracts are treated has gradually evolved and improved over time, particularly with the advent of …
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At the Florida Eye Center, we treat a wide variety of eye diseases and conditions, including glaucoma, cataracts, contact lens-associated problems, macular degeneration, and more. In this article, in particular, we’ll be going over five of the most common conditions that can impact the cornea, such as dry eye syndrome and chronic conjunctivitis. If you …
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Did you know that an estimated 26 million Americans have been diagnosed with dry eye disease (DED) and millions more suffer from dry eye symptoms without a formal diagnosis? That’s nearly 8 percent of the population. What’s more, a 2012 Gallup Poll suggested that nearly 30 million Americans will suffer from the disease by 2022. …
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in people over 40. Because it is such a risk for adults, it’s important to understand your risk factors and how glaucoma is diagnosed. Below, an eye specialist in Tampa with the Florida Eye Center will discuss in detail your specific risk factors for glaucoma, how glaucoma is …
Laser eye surgery has increased in popularity in recent years because it can treat several issues in the eye, from vision changes and loss to damage caused by glaucoma and cataracts. Laser surgery is fast, safe, and effective, making it the ideal surgical option for many patients suffering from eye injuries and diseases. However, laser …
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With office jobs requiring computer use, smartphone technology connecting us in an instant, and ever-expanding television sizes captivating our attention, it’s no surprise that screens are a modern facet of daily life. You are reading this on a screen right now, in fact, and it’s likely that this is not the only article you have …
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Living in Florida, many are aware that exposure to ultraviolet rays of light from the sun can be damaging. However, when it comes to UV rays, more people are aware of damage to the skin than the eye. In fact, Americans are more likely to identify the long-term effects of UV on their skin than …
