Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, October 1, 2013
This year’s winner of the LASIK for Local Heroes contest is Panama City Firefighter Billy Mixon. Billy will receive free LASER LASIK surgery this month, Compliments of Dr. Bret Fisher, The Eye Center of North Florida, and our community partner, Gulf Coast Medical Center.
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, January 17, 2013
Teachers make a difference in the lives of our children each day…Now it is our turn to make a difference in theirs! Click on our CONTEST BUTTON to enter the LASIK for A Local Teacher Contest sponsored by Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union!
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, October 25, 2012
We have partnered together again this year, for the 5th annual Thanksgiving Assistance Program. This community project will provide relief for Bay County school children and their families during the holidays.
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, October 22, 2012
Dear Patients; We have sent out letters to patients as a precaution, that may have received Avastin Injections since May 2012. You may have read or heard about the meningitis outbreaks which have stemmed from New England Compounding Center (NECC), with regard to the methylprednisolone acetate, principally used for epidural back injections. As a precaution… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, September 20, 2011
The nine physicians of The Eye Center of North Florida are the group of doctors that are responsible for the introduction of this new technology into our area. There are only 25 of these lasers in the world, 15 in the nation, and The Eye Center is the first practice to have one in the… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, August 8, 2011
The Chipley office team, made up of Dr. Kelly Smith, Melissa Nichols, Melba Kipp, Teresa Owens, Tiffany Pipkin, and Chris Christine Simmons, recently participated in the Annual Relay for Life held by the American Cancer Society. The event was held at Pals Park in Chipley on May 13th and 14th with the theme being “Traveling… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, June 22, 2011
One of the most common complaints reported to optometrists and ophthalmologists is that the patient has burning, stinging eyes or even the feeling that ‘there is something in the eye’. Other common, yet surprising, symptoms are sensitivity to light and watery eyes. Dry Eyes are caused by a lack of tear production or tear evaporation…. Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, June 16, 2011
Have you ever seen something in your line of vision that is bothersome or annoying? Chances are that you are seeing a Floater. Floaters are small clumps of gel that form in the vitreous which is the clear jelly filled cavity inside the eye. Floaters take many forms, such as a spiderweb type appearance, dots,… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, June 9, 2011
Contact lens wear has evolved rapidly in recent years and Daily Disposable Contact Lenses are rapidly becoming one of the most prescribed type of soft contact lenses. The wear of Daily Disposable Contact Lenses (or Dailies as they are often called) offers many advantages that are compatible with today’s busy lifestyles. Some of these advantages… Read More
Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in News & Community, May 24, 2011
Sure, you remembered the paper, pencils, and new backpacks, but did you get their eyes checked? Poor Vision can interfere with learning, school performance, participation in sports, and self esteem. School aged kids who come in for their back to school eye exams during the months of July and August can enter for a chance… Read More
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