Protect Your Vision: UV Safety for Your Eyes
by DANIELA FERNANDEZ, O.D.Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida July is UV Awareness Month, a great reminder...
Painful, Red, Swollen Veins? It Could Be Thrombophlebitis
Thrombophlebitis is an inflammatory process that causes a blood clot to block a vein. It...
The Doctor Said My Cataract Is Not RIPE Enough to Be Removed?
by WILLIAM CORKINS, O.D., Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida June is Cataract Awareness Month – it...
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Physical Activity
Physical activity helps to burn calories, increase the heart rate, and keep blood flowing at...
Beyond the Chart: What Is Really Happening During an Eye Exam
by RYAN PEARDON, O.D. The human eye is roughly the size of a quarter, yet it is...
Sugar Control & Its Role in Preventing Vascular Disease
Diabetes mellitus is a disease that affects the body’s ability to absorb glucose, which is...
Varicose vs. Spider Veins: When to Treat and When to Watch
Varicose veins are superficial veins that appear knotty and — unless painful, achy, or inflamed...
Eat Smart, See Better: Nutrition for Healthy Eyes
by MURRAY FALKNER, O.D. Good vision is something most people take for granted until it...
Smoking Can Lead to Amputations
While most people are familiar with the devastating consequences smoking has on their lungs (COPD...
New to Contact Lenses? Start With These Eye-Healthy Habits
by RYAN PEARDON, O.D. Contact lenses, when used properly, are a safe and effective method...
AV Fistula Development: What to Expect, and What Happens If It Doesn’t Mature
by DR. RITU APARAJITA, KSC CARDIOLOGY Last month, we discussed what leads to the need...
Love Is In the Air, but Why Are Your Eyes Red?
by ANISA PATAIL O.D. February is here, and Valentine’s Day is around the corner! We...
AV Fistula: The Gold Standard for Hemodialysis
Your kidneys remove excess water and waste products from your body. When the kidneys start...
What Is GCA, and What Does It Have to Do With Vision?
by THOMAS HEGLAND, O.D. Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), also known as temporal arteritis, is a...
Foot Care Is Key to Preventing Diabetes-Related Amputations
More than 25% of American seniors have diabetes and 10% to 15% of people with...
A Simple Guide to Understanding Dry Eye Disease and Inflammation
by DANIELA FERNANDEZ, O.D. I want to talk to you about something that affects millions...
Lymphedema Affects Millions in the United States
Lymphedema is swelling caused by obstruction or reflux in the lymphatic vessels and is one...
Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness
by TERRANCE HAFNER, O.D. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the United States...
Are You Experiencing Pelvic Congestion Syndrome?
Symptoms Pelvic congestion syndrome is a clinical condition that has largely been unrecognized so far...
Are Bifocal Contact Lenses Right for You?
by William Corkins, O.D. When I examine a patient who is 40-something years old and...
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