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…
You may not expect for your eye doctor to have a great deal of knowledge or wherewithal to help you understand the value of sunscreen. At Central Florida Eye Institute, we do. In our neck of the woods, where the sun shines more often than not, it is easy to fall victim to the harmful…
The best way to stay on top of your eye health is to schedule yearly eye exams. These visits do much more than assessing whether or not you are maintaining 20/20 vision. Eye exams also look at the internal structures of the eye and observe measurements like eye pressure, both of which could indicate hidden…
3D entertainment has been, for decades, something for kids of all ages. Wearing those (not-so) stylish red and blue glasses meant you were in on a little secret that not everyone got to know. In recent years, we’ve seen the interest in the 3D movies surge. With all the high-definition graphics available today, who could…
Eye injuries are not uncommon, especially among individuals who lead more active lifestyles. Nearly 40,000 injuries occur during recreational and sporting activities every year, affecting many children as well as adults. Dr. Croley is no stranger to eye injuries related to sports. Our dedicated team is committed to comprehensive care that alleviates concerns related to…
At the turn of the new year, millions of people made the resolution to get more physically fit and healthy. For many, this may involve getting into a sport. Doing so can make exercise a lot more fun. Depending on how well you want to do in your chosen sport, you know you need to…
Not all visual disturbances can be easily explained. We understand how stressful and frightening it can be to experience unexpected, and seemingly random, symptoms such as the appearance of “heat waves” across your vision. Whether these symptoms last only a few minutes in a one-time event, or they occur every so often, they bring you…
We begin to see pumpkins just about everywhere as the summer ends and Autumn begins. We see pumpkins on doorsteps, tiny pumpkins in wreaths or on coworker’s desks, and we see pumpkins on menus of every coffee shop and cafe we frequent. From pumpkin pie to pumpkin spice lattes, there is ample opportunity to indulge.…
