Myopia Control in the COVID-19 Era
My weekends are admittedly different now. Before my weekends were filled with time spent with...
Journey from Initial Opioid Use ???? Opioid Dependence ???? Addiction
There are 16 ounces in 1 pound; but it is true today, as it was...
Atrial Fibrillation: What You Need to Know
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular rhythm from the upper part of the heart. It is...
Refractive Surgery – What does it mean?
Refractive error is the term used to describe the need for glasses or contact lenses...
Gaining a Better Understanding of Pacemakers and Defibrillators
Pacemakers and defibrillators have become so common. Everyone has questions and concerns about these. Here...
Use of Opioids as First-Line Treatment a Slippery Slope
What do Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, and Chris Farley have in common? These are celebrities...
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration, AMD, is a leading cause of vision loss in adults over the...
THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC: STILL A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
By Chukwuka Okafor, MD, MBA, CIME, FAAOS On Thursday October 26, 2017, the Department of...
Living With Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure: the term conjures up visions of a death sentence. And, understandably so...
Glaucoma and Dry Eyes
Eye doctors are excited this year with 2020 rolling in. It’s an excellent opportunity for...
Oral hygiene and Heart Health
Heart health should be an aspect of personal healthcare that we are all concerned about...
Learn About LASIK and Other Refractive Procedures
As you decide on your new year’s resolutions and goals, you should also consider your...
Dental Implants Help You Look Your Best
Not everyone is blessed with perfect teeth. Sometimes things happen that detract from our smile...
Have a Heart Healthy Holiday
Though we love this time of year, it can be pretty stressful. Crazy schedules. Financial...
How can my eyes be dry if they are watering all the time?
Dry eye is one of the most common conditions that we deal with in eye...
Dental Implants Can Help You Save Face
Losing your teeth can be a painful and traumatic experience, whether it’s due to age...
Whole-Person Health Care is Now in Polk County
Effective September 1, 2019, the 193-bed Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center and the 160-bed...
Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the United States in adults. Over the...
Holiday Tips for a Healthy Smile
Holiday season is fast approaching, and with it all the treats and goodies that are...
Floaters in Your Vision
Common visual symptoms of floaters present themselves in my office on a daily basis and...