Not all visual disturbances can be easily explained. We understand how stressful and frightening it can be to experience unexpected, and seemingly random, symptoms such as the appearance of “heat waves” across your vision. Whether these symptoms last only a few minutes in a one-time event, or they occur every so often, they bring you…
There are very clear differences between men and women, and in the health and wellness needs of each. Research has indicated that the average women needs to be more mindful about heart health, especially in the years that surround menopause. Additionally, we know of every three people with eye disease, two of them are women….
We begin to see pumpkins just about everywhere as the summer ends and Autumn begins. We see pumpkins on doorsteps, tiny pumpkins in wreaths or on coworker’s desks, and we see pumpkins on menus of every coffee shop and cafe we frequent. From pumpkin pie to pumpkin spice lattes, there is ample opportunity to indulge….
There are times when it seems like rubbing the eyes is the natural thing to do; when we feel tired after a long period of reading or working at the computer, when we wake up, or have a headache. The habit may seem harmless, and it is certainly instinctual. The fact is, though, rubbing your…
As innovative technologies have been developed, humans have quickly found ourselves dependent on them. There aren’t many homes without a microwave or dishwasher, and there aren’t many people at all anymore without a mobile device. Smartphones have made it possible to check the weather, check our email, and check our Facebook friends. On the other…
Here at Central Florida Eye Institute, we take our time with each patient to uncover what could be causing their vision or eye health concerns. Patients of all ages are treated with kindness and respect as we focus on getting the results they need. Over many years of practice, we have noticed that there are certain…
Eye health is an important aspect of your overall well-being. Because most of us have relatively good eyesight and comfort during our youth, there is little reason to worry about the future. This may be true to some extent, but there is also good reason to assess the risks for certain common eye conditions. The…
Cataracts. The clouding of the lens on one eye – or both. This condition is quite common, and one that we tend to associate with “old age.” For the most part, statistics seem to indicate that thickening of the lens of the eye does, in fact, occur gradually. Individuals over the age of 70 are…
The importance of safe driving cannot be overstated. When you have spent years driving through your city, state, or the nation, you tend to have a relative ease about your driving habits. However, this can create a risk of which you may not be aware. The U.S. National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging…
One of the most fortunate aspects of living in today’s society is that we can accomplish more in less time. Just half a century ago, most meals took an hour or more to prepare, unless we’re talking sandwiches or hot dogs. Now, we can pop an entire dinner into the microwave and be sitting down…
