Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a plastic surgery that can address droopy eyelids and under-eye bags. It’s an effective way to improve your appearance and restore a youthful look. Read on to learn what you need to know about eyelid surgery. What Does Eyelid Surgery Address? The main goal of eyelid surgery is…
As February marks AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month, it’s a perfect time to learn more about vision impairments and how to support those with them. Mild to severe vision impairments can impact every aspect of a person’s life. Understanding how to support those with vision impairments and their challenges is important. What’s AMD and Low Vision?…
Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve and can lead to vision loss and blindness. It is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. It’s National Glaucoma Awareness Month, and here at Dr. Thomas Croley’s office, we want to ensure our patients are as informed as possible about this…
The holiday season is upon us, meaning it’s time to start thinking about what to get our loved ones. If you have someone in your life who is vision-impaired, you may be wondering what the best gifts are for them. Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! This blog post will share the top 5…
The winter season can be hard on our eyes. The cold air, dry indoor conditions, and windy days can all lead to irritation and discomfort. If you’re not careful, the winter months can also cause long-term damage to your eyes. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to protect your eyes this winter. From…
The American Academy of Ophthalmology says more than 2.5 million Americans yearly sustain serious eye injuries. Of these, more than 1 million require emergency medical treatment. Eye Injury Prevention Month is a great time to learn more about protecting your vision. What’s Eye Injury Protection Month? Eye Injury Prevention Month is an annual campaign to…
Today’s latest multifocal intraocular lenses (Multifocal IOLs) prescribed for cataract or refractive surgery allow you to see either close-up or far away. This is a great improvement over traditional single-focus IOLs allowing sight at only one distance. Dr. Thomas Croley – practicing in Ocala, FL – is an ophthalmologist trained and experienced in providing Multifocal…
Spring is here and summer is fast approaching. Sunlight exposure takes a toll on the eyes. This irritating condition is exacerbated for those who are over 50 and spend a lot of time outside exposed to the sun’s harmful rays. Dry eye sensitivity increases as we naturally age, especially for post-menopausal women. Dry Eye Symptoms…
Eyelid surgery – known in the medical field as blepharoplasty – is a procedure performed on the eyelids to remove excess skin causing bagginess. An eyelift is typically done for cosmetic purposes but has become more popular as an effective treatment to improve eyesight. Eyelid surgery is very helpful to many women and men over 40 who…
Most people grew up with some awareness of the benefits of taking a multivitamin. As children, our parents may have given us vitamin gummies every morning before school. Depending on your age, your parents may have given you those chalky Flintstones vitamins. As we come into adulthood, we may not keep up our vitamin habit,…
