Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in Eye Health, March 22, 2022
What is Diabetic Retinopathy? According to the National Eye Institute, diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can cause vision loss and blindness in people who have diabetes. It affects blood vessels in the retina (the light-sensitive layer of tissue in the back of your eye). If you have diabetes, it’s vital to schedule a… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in Eye Health, March 10, 2022
March is Women’s History Month, celebrating women’s contributions to history, society, medicine, and culture. There have been groundbreaking contributions from women within eye healthcare as well. Did you know that women are at greater risk for eye disease and visual impairments? According to the Women’s Eye Health Organization, women account for more than two-thirds of… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, March 4, 2022
According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 2,000 eye injuries occur each day on the job. Most would think that eye injuries only happen in construction or manufacturing jobs. However, nearly 40% of work-related eye injuries happen in offices, healthcare facilities, construction, or laboratory work environments. It is essential that proper… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in Eye Health, February 15, 2022
Our minds are so busy thinking and making decisions daily, but we have to rest our bodies, mind, and eyes to be refreshed to succeed in daily activities. A full night’s sleep is the remedy, but we definitely can feel it when we don’t get that good night’s sleep. There is an interesting relationship between our… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in Eye Health, News & Community, February 8, 2022
February is the month of love, but it is also Heart Health Month. I know you are thinking, “What does my heart health have to do with my eye health?” It is often said that the eyes are the windows of the soul. This is a more profound statement because did you know your eyes… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, February 3, 2022
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration awareness month. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a problem with your retina. It happens when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged. With AMD, you lose your central vision. You cannot see fine details, whether you are looking at something close or far. However, your peripheral (side) vision will still… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, January 26, 2022
Stress plays a part in our lives, but what matters is how we react and cope with stress when it arises. We often feel physically and mentally stressed in our demanding lifestyles. However, did you know stress can damage your eyes? When you are overly stressed or anxious, there is an overproduction of adrenaline in… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, January 19, 2022
It is no secret that our eyes change as we age. Favorably, there is a lot we can do to preserve our eye health. A few of the most common age-related vision problems are glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye disease, retinal detachment, and macular degeneration. Early detection and prevention are crucial with many of these conditions,… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in Low Vision Rehabilitation, January 11, 2022
What Is Low Vision? Low vision is a vision problem that makes it difficult to do everyday activities. Low vision is not correctible with surgery, glasses or contact lenses. This type of vision loss does not include complete blindness because there is still some sight, and low vision can sometimes be improved using visual aids – which are… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, December 15, 2021
It is that magical time of the year, a season of giving and being merry! At the Eye Center of North Florida, we want to remind you to give yourself a gift that you will cherish for a lifetime — the gift of healthy vision. As we age, we should watch for signs of age-related… Read More
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