Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, February 20, 2018
Ziemer USA recently announced that Bret Fisher, MD, will serve as medical monitor to oversee the clinical performance of Ziemer medical devices, including the Ziemer Z8 femtosecond laser and the Galilei Dual Scheimpflug and Placido system. “We are very pleased to fill this important role with a surgeon who has the diverse experience offered by… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, February 6, 2018
February is Heart Health Awareness Month and serves as an important reminder to focus on ways to keep your heart healthy. But what most people don’t realize, is that having a comprehensive eye exam is an important part of heart health and can actually find underlying heart issues and diseases. During a complete eye exam,… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, January 8, 2018
Early Detection Critical to Treating Glaucoma Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss worldwide. It affects more than 3 million people in the United States—nearly half of whom are unaware they have the disease. During Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, The Eye Center of North Florida joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in reminding… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, December 27, 2017
New Year’s parties and celebratory toasts are coming this weekend so it’s important to be aware of how to protect your eyes from dangerous hazards associated with New Year’s Eve such as flying corks, fireworks and confetti. You know the old saying, “It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye,” so let’s make sure… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, September 15, 2017
Seven Sight-Saving Habits for Older Adults to Help Maintain Independence* In the United States, 1 in 6 Americans over age 65 has a visual impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. This is often caused by common eye conditions and diseases. Among older Americans, visual impairment is one of the most significant… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, July 20, 2017
Dr. Bret Fisher, Medical Director for the Eye Center of North Florida recently authored an article in Oculary Surgery News about the LenSx laser, Getting to Know Femto: Six Features for Surgical Success— you can read it here.
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, June 30, 2017
The July 4th holiday is only days away. Summer weather, family events and activities planned for the holiday will be a great time and create lasting memories. But before you and your family celebrate make sure everyone knows and respects firework safety. If not handled properly, fireworks can cause burns and eye injuries to kids and adults…. Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, June 13, 2017
The Eye Center of North Florida is once again honored to be the winner of the Panama City News Herald’s Best of Bay competition. We are honored to accept the award in the “Eye Care” and “Optical” categories. Thank you Bay County for trusting us for all your eye care needs!
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850 Magazine recently published a feature article on the Eye Center of North Florida and how we are leading the way in cataract surgery. You can read it here:
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, May 17, 2017
Contact lenses are a safe and commonly used method of vision correction. They offer active adults and youth visual freedom from glasses. However, proper cleaning and maintenance is critical to the overall wearing experience. This is not only for comfort but also for the prevention of eye infections and inflammation. There are numerous safeguards that… Read More
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