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The Top 5 Gifts For The Vision-Impaired

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…

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4 Ways to Protect Your Eyes This Winter

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…

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7 Tips For Protecting Your Eyes This Injury Prevention Month

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…

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4 Simple Tips For Choosing An Eye Surgeon For Your Cataract Surgery

Choosing an eye surgeon for your cataract surgery is an important decision. You want to make sure you choose a surgeon who is experienced and qualified to perform the surgery. Here are 4 simple tips to help you choose the right surgeon for your needs: Check the Surgeon’s Credentials and Experience When considering cataract surgery,…

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Increase Your Eyesight and Quality of Life with Multifocal IOLs

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…

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How to Safely Protect Your Eyes During the Fourth of July Fireworks

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…

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Enjoy Summertime Without Dry Eye

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…

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Eyelid Surgery Improves Vision Capabilities and Appearance

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…

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Can Eye Supplements Help Presbyopia?

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,…

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Cataract Surgery Restores a Better Life

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…

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