January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma awareness is important because of its harmful effects should this disease go undetected. If someone were going to design a disease to cause as much harm as possible, they would be wise to study glaucoma as a model. They would want a disease that mimics glaucoma in that it [...]

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Common Eye Problems

The best course of action if you are experiencing eye problems is to have a checkup. Some eye problems are minor but some can lead to a permanent loss of vision if not detected early and treated. Common eye problems such as cataracts and glaucoma can be diagnosed through a [...]

Common Eye Problems

Summer Eye Safety

South Florida's channel 10 news recently interviewed Dr. Keith Skolnick on the air to discuss summer eye injuries and eye safety. In the short video below you will hear about common injuries that occur in the summer along with tips about how to protect your eyes from these injuries. You [...]

Summer Eye Safety

Dr. Burgess Discusses Macular Degeneration Treatments in TV Interview

Dr. Burgess was recently invited to appear on channel 10 news here in South Florida where he discussed drug options used in macular degeneration treatments that can save money for patients. At this time there is no cure for macular degeneration however these drugs can delay progress of the disease [...]

Dr. Burgess Discusses Macular Degeneration Treatments in TV Interview

Difference Between Near and Farsighted

Both are refractive conditions, meaning that they are problems related to how the light is focused as it enters the eye. Ideally, as light enters the eye, without any additional effort, the light would be perfectly focused onto the inside lining of the eye which detects the light, called the [...]

Difference Between Near and Farsighted

How does the Beach Affect My Eyes?

When you decide to go to the beach typically you gather a few things to bring with you: • Sun screen for your skin • Water to keep hydrated • Food to keep your energy up. Your eyes require just as much protection from the sun as your skin. The [...]

How does the Beach Affect My Eyes?

8 Reasons to Consider Laser Vision Correction Surgery

Over the past couple of years laser vision correction surgery has become a popular choice due to the cost decreasing. Laser vision correction surgery is a relatively simple procedure and the vast majority of people have positive experiences. 1. No more eye glasses Gone will be the days of having [...]

8 Reasons to Consider Laser Vision Correction Surgery

10 Vision Myths

I’m sure you have heard the vision myths while you were growing up. Your mom telling you “you’ll hurt your eyes if you sit too close to the tv” or my favorite “eat your carrots for better vision”. Well, I think it’s time to get to the bottom of all [...]

10 Vision Myths

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