Florida is known for year-round sun, but in the summer, that sun can be especially hard on the eyes. Since July is UV Safety Month, the whole team here at The Eye Associates would like to educate patients who want to know more about UV radiation from the sun, why it’s dangerous, and what you […]
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The word is getting out about our new physician, Dr. Carmen Wilson! She was featured in a recent weekly email sent by Gulfshore Business Daily.
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It is estimated that 33 million Americans have some form of Dry Eye Disease. Tears are more than a means of expressing sadness and joy. They are an essential part of maintaining healthy eyes and good vision. When tears are functioning well, we don’t even think about them. But when they aren’t, we begin to […]
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Each year, we partner with the local Lions Club to urge our patients to donate old and unwanted prescription eyewear so that people who couldn’t afford them normally would have access to a free pair. We’re pleased to report that our partnership with the Lions Club, which we call “Lions Recycle for Sight”, has been […]
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The amount of time parents spend worrying about their children’s interactions with screens and electronics per day is certainly nothing new: there has been concern for years about cell phones, video games, TV screens, computer usage and more, but today, it seems to be more urgent than ever before. This is because a wide variety […]
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You may have heard about blue light blocking glasses, the newest trend in eyewear. These glasses are sold with or without prescription lenses and are intended to soften harsh blue light that can cause eye strain, lack of sleep, and other issues with prolonged exposure. But what is blue light? Is it as harmful as […]
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If you have been diagnosed with hearing loss, there’s a chance you may be using a hearing aid to correct it. Hearing aids are the best option to improve both your hearing and your quality of life because these tiny devices allow you to better communicate with the world around you. But just like with any other […]
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Patients who wear glasses or contacts must have their prescriptions renewed once a year, but recently some have turned to online eye exams: a risky alternative to visiting the eye doctor in person. In an experiment to measure the accuracy of an online eye exam, NBC-2 had a local patient take the online exam. Dr. […]
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The Eye Associates is committed to the health of your eyes. In honor of April being Sport Eyewear Awareness Month, we are offering a Free Polycarbonate upgrade with the purchase of a complete pair of prescription eyewear. A $100 value. Polycarbonate makes your lenses thinner, lighter and most importantly impact resistant. Cannot be combined with any other […]
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If your health plan includes a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you can spend tax-free dollars on qualified medical expenses like eye exams, eyeglasses, or contacts. Unless your employer’s health plan makes a specific exception, you must spend FSA dollars before December 31, otherwise, you’ll lose them. If you have FSA funds remaining and you need an eye […]
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