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…
Let’s face it, we live in a time during which how we present ourselves really does matter. It matter a lot. But you know what matters more? Health and wellness. The good news is that, when it comes to wearing sunglasses, you don’t have to choose one over the other. You can look good and…
You may recognize Botox cosmetic treatment as one of the most common wrinkle reducing procedures and aesthetic medicine. What you may not know about this injectable treatment is that it was originally developed by ophthalmologists. Initially, the purified protein solution that we now know as Botox was used in the treatment of eyelid spasms and…
The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye, providing a large part of its focusing power. This clear front “window” of your eye is an important structure that can be damaged from many of life’s expected and unexpected activities, including work, sports and accidents. Hereditary conditions, as well as diseases, can also contribute…
Six out of every 10 adults in the U.S. wear some form of corrective eyeglasses. The statistic includes over-the-counter readers, magnifiers and sunglass wearers, and prescription glasses or contact lenses wearers. That’s a lot of people wearing glasses to help correct their vision, and it’s an important function. But don’t forget the other reasons you…
