Five Frightening Risks of Wearing Costume Contact Lenses
Scary-looking costume contact lenses may elevate your Halloween
September 30, 2020
Florida Eye Institute Blog
August 10, 2020
Breakthrough Glaucoma Treatment has Patients Ditching Daily Eye Drops
Glaucoma is a common eye disease that often requires daily eye drops to reduce damaging eye pressure. Open-angle glaucoma, the most common form of the chronic disease, comprises 90% of all cases. Fluid builds up in the front of the eye causing increased pressure on the optic nerve, which is responsible for transmitting images to the brain. This type of glaucoma is often painless but can cause severe vision loss or blindness if not treated properly. The most common therapy for open-angle glaucoma is prostaglandin eye drops. Unfortunately, up to 80% of patients don
August 10, 2020
Dr. Karen Todd First to Offer DURYSTA for Glaucoma Patients on Treasure Coast
Dr. Karen Todd of Florida Eye Institute is the first physician on the Treasure Coast to offer DURYSTA, a sustained release implant for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma. The new technology is a boon for patients who have difficulty using daily eyedrops required to treat the potentially blinding disease. Individuals with cognitive issues and caregivers or with underlying medical conditions like Parkinson
July 21, 2020
Diabetes and Vision Loss
Annual Eye Exams are Important for Healthy Vision. According to a large study, 45% of those with diabetes already have some form of eye disease.
July 7, 2020
“How Do I Know if I Have Pink Eye?”
A telehealth visit with an Ophthalmologist can help.
June 29, 2020
Erica Magana Achieves Advanced COT Certification
Florida Eye Institute is pleased to announce that Erica Magana has earned advanced designation as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO). Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) is a second core designation level that advances an individual from Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) after completing a requisite number of clock hours, passing a rigorous exam, and successfully demonstrating critical assessment skills. The COT examination is given in two parts: a multiple-choice examination consisting of 190 scored questions which is three hours in length and a skill evaluation consisting of seven skills areas which is two hours in length. Magana also holds certification as an Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant (OSA). Achievement of the OSA sub-specialty exemplifies knowledge in the procedures and instrumentation necessary to assist in ophthalmic surgical suites. Magana is the team leader in the Cataract Center and has been employed with Florida Eye Institute for over 15 years. Florida Eye Institute has two locations in Vero Beach and Sebastian. The practice offers the latest medical, surgical, and laser treatments for optimum vision. Visit www.fleye.com for more information or call 772-500-2020.
June 15, 2020
Life a Blur? 4 Things to Know About Cataracts
If life has been a blur lately, it might be more than just the crazy times we live in. You may be developing cataracts. Cataracts often cause cloudy, blurred vision, sensitivity to glare, and trouble driving at night. The good news is research shows cataract surgery greatly improves quality of life, reducing the risk of falls and car accidents. As we grow older, the lens of our eye thickens and becomes cloudy. Eventually, we find it difficult to read street signs or see clearly in low light conditions. Colors may seem dull. All these symptoms may signal cataracts, which affect about 70 percent of people by age 75. If you have any of these or other risk factors, talk to an ophthalmologist. Age isn
June 2, 2020
Florida Eye Institute Safely Resumes Cataract and ‘Elective’ Surgery
Have you wondered why some surgeries are considered “elective” and why your cataract surgery may have been canceled during the COVID shutdown? According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, ‘elective’ does not necessarily mean ‘optional’.
May 11, 2020
The New Normal for Patient Safety in Eye Care
Eye care and cataract surgery have always been considered safe. In fact, of all out-patient procedures performed in the United States today, cataract surgery remains one of the safest and most frequently performed. A recent study of 200,000 Medicare beneficiaries confirmed that 99.5 percent experienced no severe postoperative complications after cataract surgery. But you may wonder how the current COVID reality changes safety considerations for those seeking eye care and surgery, especially as restrictions on out-patient surgery and medical office visits are lifted throughout the state. Florida Eye Institute is actively implementing current recommendations from the
May 5, 2020