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May Is Healthy Vision Month

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What are you doing to make sure your peepers are in good shape? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, approximately 37 million adults in America have age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma, all of which can cause visual impairment or blindness. However, recent studies show that making healthy choices and getting regular… Read More

Halloween Safety for Kids

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It’s that time of year again! Ghosts and Star Troopers and Cinderellas galore. Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s right about now that we send out warnings about the dangers of wearing colored/costume contact lenses, just for the sake of making the most of your costume. This year, we’re focusing on other aspects… Read More

Meet Our Optometrist, Dr. Joanna Galasso

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Joanna Galasso, O.D., is a South Florida native. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.S in Molecular Biology and Microbiology in 2008, and then attended the New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA, where she graduated in 2012. She then completed her residency at the University of Houston’s College of… Read More

Glaucoma Awareness Month is Here!

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Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58% increase, and, as there are no symptoms, once vision is lost, it’s permanent. As much as 40% of vision can be lost without a person noticing. What is… Read More

Patient Success Story: Karen Pachenko

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Dr. Barry Schechter is a specialist in Cornea & Cataract Services, Glaucoma, External Disease & Comprehensive Ophthalmology. Karen Pachenko had recently moved to Florida from another state and was looking for an ophthalmologist. My sister-in-law highly recommended Dr. Schechter. Both she and my brother have been seeing him for many years and are very satisfied…. Read More

Tips for Choosing Safe Toys This Holiday Season

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It’s that time of year again… Time to shop for children’s toys for the holiday season. There’s no doubt that toy shopping can be fun, however, don’t forget that there are toys out there that can cause serious eye injuries. Do your homework before purchasing your children’s gifts. Did you know that emergency rooms treat… Read More

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

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There are approximately 29 million Americans age 20 and older who have diabetes and almost one third of those are at risk for vision loss because they do not know they have the disease. The longer a person has diabetes, the greater the risk for developing diabetic retinopathy, says Randy Katz, M.D., Florida Eye Microsurgical… Read More

Thinking About Costume Lenses for Halloween? Think Again.

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Halloween is right around the corner, and if you know me, you know I love to send out safety reminders about the potential dangers of wearing costume contact lens — without an actual prescription from your optometrist. At Florida Eye our docs have seen what cheap, non-prescription lenses can do, and so once again, we… Read More

Some of Florida Eye’s Finest Welcome PBSC Ophthalmic Tech Intern Emily Benson!

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A Quick Q&A with Florida Eye’s Newest Ophthalmic Tech Student Intern, Emily Benson (Blue Scrubs Above) How did you hear about the program at PBS? I heard about Palm Beach State College’s Ophthalmic Medical Technology program through its director and chairman, Dr. Robert Kershner. But a previous student of the program convinced me to apply…. Read More

Protecting Your Vision This Fourth of July

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OK people — we know how much everyone enjoys celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks, however, as we do each and every year, we wanted to take some time to remind everyone that fireworks are NOT toys, and setting them off should absolutely be left to professionals. Don’t know anyone personally affected by a… Read More

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