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What Happens To Our Eyes As We Age?

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in Eye Health, August 14, 2024

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As we age, we undergo a few changes as adults, from our hair turning gray to changes in our eyesight. One of our priorities is ensuring our patients are empowered with information to know what to expect to minimize risks.  What Are the Common Age-Related Vision Changes?   Major Age-Related Eye Diseases  Early detection can effectively… Read More

Healthy Foods for Your Eyes

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in Eye Health, August 6, 2024

Do you eat foods that look delicious to the eye or food that is good for your eyes? Eating healthy food is the key to reducing the risk of developing eye diseases, and making nutritional meals and maintaining eye health go hand-in-hand. Let’s explore a diverse array of foods that will help promote good eye… Read More

How Does Sleep Apnea Affect the Eyes?

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in Eye Health, July 24, 2024

According to the National Sleep Foundation, a significant 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, and shockingly, 80 percent of these cases are undiagnosed. Sleep Apnea is a condition marked by abnormal breathing during sleep, often multiple times per night. It causes lower-quality sleep and affects the eyes. It’s important to know that you’re not… Read More

What is Color Blindness?

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in Eye Health, July 16, 2024

Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency (CVD), is a condition that affects a significant 300 million people worldwide. This means that a large portion of the population does not perceive color the same way as the majority. It’s a condition that alters the way their eyes interpret light, affecting approximately 1 in 12… Read More

July is Dry Eye Awareness Month

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in Eye Health, July 2, 2024

July is National Dry Eye Awareness Month. It’s important to understand that dry eye disease, a multifactorial condition, affects a significant portion of the population, with an estimated 25 million people in the United States alone. Despite its prevalence, it’s often under-recognized and under-diagnosed. We aim to equip you with the knowledge that could make… Read More

July is UV Awareness Month

Posted by: The Eye Center of North Florida in Eye Health, June 25, 2024

Cover photo. Couple enjoying sun outside with the text "July is UV Safety Awareness Month" with a yellow sun logo next to it.

We welcomed summer last week, and this week, we celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27, 2024. As we approach July, which marks UV Safety Month, it’s a perfect time to grab your best sunglasses while you are out and about to enjoy your favorite summer activities. Did you know it wasn’t until the 1900s… Read More

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