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Gratitude and Thanksgiving

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, November 19, 2020

Grateful for Patients

This Thanksgiving season, it’s important to acknowledge the things we are grateful for in our lives. The Eye Center of North Florida has the opportunity to touch so many people’s lives in such a unique way, and we see patients all the time who tell us how their eye care appointment has made a huge difference for… Read More

Kitchen Eye Safety

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, November 17, 2020

Kitchen Eye Safety

The Thanksgiving holiday is almost here for us to celebrate with cheer! Although we may be celebrating the holiday differently this year, the favorite Thanksgiving dinner traditions will still live on for a happy holiday season. As we prepare our Thanksgiving nutritious meals, let’s take a look at a few eye safety tips from the… Read More

Why is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month Important?

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, November 9, 2020

Celebrate Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

Did you know that diabetes could cause eye disease? Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, and many don’t experience symptoms. Early detection, timely treatment, and appropriate follow-up care with your eye doctor are the only ways to prevent vision loss. Diabetic patients require special eye care to manage their blood sugar and ensure the whole… Read More

Age Related Macular Degeneration- 6 Ways to Protect Your Eyes

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, October 19, 2020

6 ways to protect your eyes from age related macular degeneration

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans over 50, affecting about 2.1 million people nationwide. Early diagnosis and treatment are the keys to preventing vision loss.  AMD is a degenerative disease that happens when part of the retina called the macula is damaged…. Read More

Stay away from non-prescription contact lenses this Halloween

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, October 5, 2020

Halloween Costume Warning about Contact Lenses

Wearing costume contact lenses on Halloween can be a real scream. However, the scare from non-prescription contact lenses can be all too real when chemical exposure or potentially blinding infections take place. To help prevent eye damage and vision loss, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is warning costume shoppers about over-the-counter decorative lenses after a study… Read More

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