Vision problems are a growing issue in Central Florida. Over 20 million people in the United States suffer from severe vision loss. Though many eye diseases can be prevented, there are also many the cannot. The best defense against vision loss is to be proactive and protect your vision. The health of your eyes today [...]
Growing up in Orlando, I heard of quite a few wives tales about my eyesight. My Mother's favorite, 'If you continue to sit so close to the television it will hurt your eyes', and 'If you keep crossing your eyes they will stay like that'. There are hundreds of these types of sayings, but which [...]
World Sight Day is a day to raise awareness about the importance of healthy eyes, vision impairment, blindness, and the importance of quality eye care. Studies show 80% of what we learn is through sight and children who receive prescription glasses or contact show significant improvement in their ability to learn. Celebrate World Sight Day [...]
October is Eye Injury Prevention Month, Lake Nona Eye Care and the American Academy of Ophthalmology want to bring awareness of the importance of protecting your eyes. According to a recent national survey, only 35% said of the people polled routinely wear protective eye wear when making home repairs and even few protect their eyes [...]