Eye injuries are not uncommon, especially among individuals who lead more active lifestyles. Nearly 40,000 injuries occur during recreational and sporting activities every year, affecting many children as well as adults. Dr. Croley is no stranger to eye injuries related to sports. Our dedicated team is committed to comprehensive care that alleviates concerns related to…
At the turn of the new year, millions of people made the resolution to get more physically fit and healthy. For many, this may involve getting into a sport. Doing so can make exercise a lot more fun. Depending on how well you want to do in your chosen sport, you know you need to…
We all know that we need sleep to replenish the body and mind. The term “recharge the batteries” may sound cliché, but it’s not so far off from what happens when we sleep. The way that many of us treat sleep, though, makes this vital activity seem more like a luxury; an optional task that…
There is a basic eye exam, and then there is the comprehensive exam that we should all undergo on a regular basis. Because the eyes are so physiologically active (second only to the brain), we want to observe the fullest extent of their structures from time to time. The way we do this is by…
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…
