The development of laser techniques has been a significant advancement for ophthalmology. Today, more people can improve eyesight and reduce their need for corrective eyeglasses or contacts thanks to laser procedures like LASIK and PRK. The prospect of life without glasses can be exciting. At the same time, laser eye surgery can feel a little…
Chronic eye irritation is a complaint that eye doctors tend to hear more frequently than others. Patients express that their eyes feel scratchy or gritty; that they feel wet or are watering so much that they need to be patted dry several times a day. These sensations may coincide with redness and burning or itching,…
There was a point in time when it was common to hear statements like “everything in moderation.” Our parents may have said it when we were children. In adulthood, we may here this phrase, or something like it, from our doctor or a health and wellness expert. It’s possible that an adage such as this…
Aging is something we all begin to anticipate sometime during adulthood. It isn’t a matter of whether or not we age; it is a matter of how well we can manage our unique obstacles along the way. Among the various other parts of the body that are affected by age, we find that vision may become…
With age, just about everything changes – even the way we see things. We’re not talking about the change in perspective that many adults experience as they learn valuable life lessons. We’re talking about the actual way we see our physical world. Most adults aren’t surprised when they start to have trouble reading labels, or…
We can all benefit from having workable strategies tucked away for when we need them. Some people call them life hacks. We call them simple tricks for the optimal living. Here, we want to point out a few of the easy strategies that can help you manage the issue of dry eyes, whether your eye…
Puffy, swollen eyes are sometimes a product of our own doing. For example, when we stay up too late working on an important project, or just watching a movie, the tissue around our eyes may be bloated with a bit of fluid. This type of eyelid swelling typically subsides once we are upright and moving…
Cataracts, or clouded lenses, can create a great deal of frustration as eyesight progressively declines. An interesting aspect of cataracts is that, while the accumulation of proteins on the eye’s lens degrades vision, it does not cause blindness. As such, patients with cataracts are largely in control of the timing of cataract removal surgery. It…
Central Florida Eye Institute is known for providing excellent ophthalmic care to patients from Ocala and surrounding areas. Our friendly staff prioritizes our patients’ experiences whether they are visiting for an eye exam, cataract treatment, or cosmetic help. Here, we want to discuss how Restylane® treatment can rejuvenate your facial esthetic long before the holiday…
There is a widespread acceptance that, when we grow older, we are likely going to need glasses or contact lenses. Much of the time, the eye conditions that we discuss more frequently are the ones that occur later in life. But what about the younger population? Children should naturally enjoy good vision, right? One would…
