caffeine, Dr. Brian Foster, Dr. Cathleen McCabe, Dr. Edwin Detweiler, Dr. Michael Camp, Dr. Scott Han, Dry Eye Disease, Dry Eye Syndrome, smoking
7 Things You Might Not Know About Dry Eyes 1. Do you need another reason to quit smoking? Add Dry Eye Disease to the list. Recent studies have shown even second hand smoke is very harsh to the surface of the eye. There are so many toxic chemicals in cigarette smoke that can break down your […]
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diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, fluorescein angiography, macula edema, Non-proliferative retinopathy, OCT, proliferative retinopathy, vitrectomy
Diabetes affects your entire body, including your eyes. According to The American Academy of Ophthalmology, diabetics are 25 times more likely to lose vision than those without this disease. The most common complication of diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, and the longer you have diabetes, the more likely it is that you’ll develop diabetic retinopathy. High […]
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blepharoplasty, cosmetic, eyelids, insurance, surgery, tired eyes
Your eyes are one of the first things people notice, and unfortunately your eyes are also one of the first features to show signs of aging. Hooded, sagging upper eyelids can give you an older, tired appearance, and often even obstruct your vision, making everyday activities like driving more dangerous. Our eyelid surgery in Bradenton […]
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Since 2002 BOTOX® has been popular as an aesthetic treatment for reducing wrinkles, but did you know the FDA first approved it twelve years before that as a treatment for uncontrollable blinking, also known as blepharospasm? More recently in 2010, the FDA approved BOTOX for people who suffer from chronic migraines. How can BOTOX be […]
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blood sugar, diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, exercise, healthy diet, loss of sight, smoking, vision loss
Diabetics have it hard enough without having to live with permanent vision loss. The NUMBER 1 way for diabetics to prevent vision loss is to have an dilated eye exam EVERY YEAR. During the eye exam, your eye doctor will be looking at your retina for early signs of diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is a […]
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Cataract Surgery, cataracts, Dr. Brian Foster, eye drops, Glaucoma, glaucoma medications, iStent
Is it possible to get rid of expensive glaucoma drops? YES! Denny was always afraid of losing his eyesight due to open angle glaucoma. And then when he got a cataract, he thought ‘Oh boy. Just another thing going wrong.’ But then his ophthalmologist, Dr. Brian Foster, a Bradenton glaucoma treatment specialist, explained that it […]
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Amsler Grid, diabetic retinopathy, Dry Eye Disease, floaters, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, macular hole, Retina, retina tear, retinal detachment, vision loss
8 Warning Signs of Serious Eye Problems It is important to catch serious eye problems early in order to preserve vision. Your sight is one of your most precious senses. Maintaining healthy eyes should be a priority. How do you know if an eye problem is the start of something serious? We hope this guide […]
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Alcon, astigmatism, bladeless, Cataract Surgery, cataracts, Dr. Brian Foster, Dr. Cathleen McCabe, Dr. Robert Friedman, laser surgery, LenSx
Amazing New Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgery Technology Amazing breakthrough technology in medicine is happening every day, and ophthalmology is no different. One of the latest ophthalmic advancements has been in cataract surgery. Gone are the days of going to the hospital and wearing ‘coke-bottle’ eyeglasses. Today’s cataract surgery patients are in and out of surgery within […]
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cataracts, Clear Lens Replacement, CLR, Dr. Brian Foster, Dr. Cathleen McCabe, Eyeglasses, FREE, IOL, LASIK, lens implants, screenings
Now there’s good news for you! Thanks to a procedure called Clear Lens Replacement, you have another option. Clear Lens Replacement, or CLR, is a surgical procedure designed to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses for people with farsightedness or nearsightedness, and even those with astigmatism. Unlike other refractive procedures like […]
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Eye Glasses, Eyewear, prescription lenses, Sunglasses, The Eye Associates, Zeiss
Many people think that eyeglass lenses are all the same, but are your eyes the same as everyone else’s? Here at The Eye Associates, we take your eyes, your eyeglasses, your sunglasses and the way you see out of them, very seriously. We know that you come to us expecting that we will give you […]
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