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Deep Venous Thrombosis? You’ve Got Treatment Options

For a long time, treatment of deep venous thrombosis centered on anti-coagulation alone. Depending on various factors (provoked or unprovoked, location, and whether new or recurrent episode, chances of causing a fatal pulmonary embolism or previous episodes of pulmonary embolism), the treating physician could decide the duration of the treatment from three months to lifelong. […]

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The Eye Condition You’ve Probably Never Heard of: Keratoconus

by GISELLE SANKAR, O.D. Picture looking through a clear glass window that has slowly started to bend or warp. That once clear view has now become blurry and extremely distorted. In simple terms, this describes what individuals diagnosed with keratoconus experience. Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that causes thinning of the cornea. The cornea

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Why Examine a 20/20 Eye?

by THOMAS HEGLAND, O.D.  I have friends and strangers state, “I have perfect 20/20 vision without glasses or contacts, why do I need a regular eye exam?” Our exams can discover other issues besides the condition of your vision. Beginning, from front to back, with the eyelids. Florida sunshine can have a very detrimental effect

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How to protect vision on the court

April Is Sports Eye Safety Month – Protect Your Vision on the Field & Court

by the Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida Eye Care Team Did you know that 30,000 people are treated for sports-related eye injuries each year? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, these injuries are becoming more common, making eye protection more important than ever. Which Sports Cause the Most Eye Injuries?While many sports pose a risk,

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