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 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…
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…
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, you may be considering heading out to watch the fireworks. However, it’s important to remember that fireworks can harm your eyes. In this blog post, we’ll give you tips on protecting your eyes during the Fourth of July fireworks. The Dangers of Fireworks Fireworks are a…
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…
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,…
You may have heard of cataracts or even know someone who has them. You may even know someone who has had their cataracts removed. If you’re that latter, then you realize that, while cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision impairment, the effects of this condition don’t have to be permanent. If your…
With each new year, we receive a new opportunity to create positive change in our lives. The practice of making New Year’s resolutions often involves making changes that will help us look better and feel better. Here at Central Florida Eye Institute, we focus on helping people make changes that will enable them to see…
Women have had to learn over many, many decades to get to know their own bodies again, as their great-great grandmothers may have. A woman’s body is unique in so many ways, and those many ways influence every aspect of her being, from her reproductive health to her eye health. And yet, we’ve only come…
Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that we don’t talk about enough. As the world’s leading cause of blindness, glaucoma certainly deserves some attention. And those who are at risk of developing this disease deserve some education about how to spot the signs of vision changes early, when treatment may be most effective. Here, we…
