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…
Facials were once perceived as luxuriously pampering treatments. Today, facial services are integral to optimal beauty. Patients of all ages and genders can benefit from customized facials designed to bring out the best in their skin. With new and improved treatments and products coming out all the time, it can be easy to overlook the…
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…
When our head hurts, we think of a headache. When a tooth hurts, we think cavity. When our eyes hurt, we may not know what to think. Here, we discuss some of the common causes of eye pain and answer the big question: “should I see a doctor?” Types of Eye Pain Part of the…
Millions of people develop cataracts at some point in their lifetime. Cataract removal is one of the leading ophthalmic procedures for that very reason. Once the natural lens of the eye starts to become clouded with cataracts, there is no stopping the progression of this condition. Only treatment. Because the timing of cataract surgery is…
We recently discussed the concern that eye doctors have about diabetic retinopathy due to the subtleness of this condition. Most people do not recognize that they have this eye disease until their sight has been affected. We’d like to prevent this as much as possible so, once again, we’re taking a look at this disease…
In the past 12 months, many of us have experienced a sharp increase in the amount of time we spend looking at a screen. Where we used to see colleagues face-to-face across a boardroom table, we now congregate around our home computers to discuss work-related projects. A work-from-home situation can sound freeing at first but,…
Every person who has diabetes is at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy. This condition occurs when prolonged periods of elevated blood sugar interrupt blood flow to the tiny blood vessels in the retina. These vessels weaken, swell, and leak fluid onto the small piece of tissue at the back of the eye. The damage incurred…
In the past year, we’ve come to observe any cough as suspicious. Could it mean we’ve been unwittingly exposed to the novel coronavirus? What should we do about the cough if it persists? How can we soothe it quickly and what happens if we can’t? The vast majority of coughing that has taken place in…
Have you seen an ophthalmologist for a full, dilated eye exam? Has it been some time since your eyes have been screened for glaucoma? If so, now is a great time to contact our Ocala office and schedule a visit. Here, we specialize in helping adults of all ages enjoy optimal eye health. We do…
