The American Academy of Optometry (AAO) believes that contact lenses can still be safely worn during this pandemic as long as people follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidance on handwashing as well as following their doctor’s strict contact lens hygiene protocols. The research literature is clear on how to prevent contact […]
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If you’re considering having cataract surgery at The Eye Associates’ Accredited SurgiCare Center, you’ve likely done some research already. That means you may already know that for many people who have their cataracts removed and replaced with intraocular lenses (IOLs), it’s still necessary to wear some type of eyewear to see clearly. What you may not know is […]
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Many people underestimate how important it is to practice proper eye safety until it’s too late. In fact, over 2,000 people injure their eyes at work every day, and 10-20 percent of those injuries cause temporary or permanent vision loss. This means that as many as 140,000 people suffer vision loss each year resulting from a workplace injury. […]
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At The Eye Associates, we want to be your lifelong partner in eye care, and we’re committed to improving your quality of life through better vision. That’s why we’ve been a trusted eye care provider in Southwest Florida for nearly fifty years. We offer a wide range of services, from glasses and contacts to surgical procedures like LASIK and cataract removal, […]
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