Overexposure to blue light can have many adverse effects on your eye health. It can cause Digital Eye Strain, a condition marked by symptoms like headaches, and the inability to focus. It can cause dry eye. It can also cause long-term damage to the retina that may lead to vision-threatening conditions like age-related macular degeneration (AMD). […]
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Eye health and vision changes a lot as you grow older, and it can be difficult to know what the difference is between a natural part of aging and a serious symptom you should be looking out for. That’s where our dedication to patient education can help. As part of raising awareness for Healthy Aging […]
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If you wear glasses, you’ve probably gotten used to them, but odds are, you’re not as used to wearing a mask. Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from infection, but you’ll often notice shortly after putting one on that when you exhale, […]
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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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When you reach your 40s, the natural lenses in your eyes become less flexible, meaning that they can’t focus as easily when transitioning between near and far vision. This causes your near vision to get worse, called presbyopia, or age-related farsightedness. Almost everyone will experience presbyopia to some degree, but some will notice it more […]
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Growing older isn’t a bad thing. With age can come knowledge, grandchildren, and more time to spend your days pursuing your dreams. If you’re 60 or over, you have a lot to look forward to, and the last thing you want is for eye problems to hold you back from accomplishing your goals. Your chances […]
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At The Eye Associates, we’ve made a commitment to providing the best visual outcomes for our patients. We’re dedicated to making your cataract surgery experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible, from your very first appointment, to your surgery, and through your recovery. Therefore, we’re proud to offer Iprismis Rx LessDrops® for patients who choose to […]
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Eye exams are crucial to your eye care, and your overall health. Our comprehensive eye exams at The Eye Associates will cover your vision prescription, a variety of eye functions, common eye diseases, and even evaluate you for potential risk factors. These exams are often your first line of defense between you and any eye problems that […]
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