Cataracts affect over 22 million Americans! For older adults in Orlando, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness. More than half Americans will have some form of cataract by the age of 80. Cataract Awareness Month is designed to bring awareness to the importance of routine eye exams and healthy vision. What is a Cataract? “A [...]
It is that time again! Time to call and schedule an eye exam for children, students and adults. Just as you are shopping for notebooks and school supplies, scheduling a comprehensive eye exam is a great way to insure your child will have a great learning experience. Too often parents don't realize just how important [...]
The newest research has found a link between poor sleep and eye health. This new eye opening study found Glaucoma, a disease having to do with the optic nerve, has a connection with poor sleep. Published in the Journal of Glaucoma, the study of over 6,700 people over the age of 40 and the results [...]
Are routine eye exams really necessary? It is a question we get here at Lake Nona Eye care all the time. The fact is, regular eye exams are important for everyone, children and adults. Especially if there is a family history of vision problems or potential risk factors. Not only do they detect if you [...]