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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the United States, and the leading cause of blindness in the world. There are 24 million Americans over the age of 40 who are affected by cataracts, so it seems fitting that an entire month should be dedicated to education and awareness. When the time arrives… Read More
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Adults should have their eyes examined each and every year. Routine exams are necessary to detect potential problems before they become real problems. And as for children, “An eye exam should be a part of your child’s routine medical care,” says Florida Eye’s Pediatric & Adult Strabismus Specialist Dr. Lee Friedman. “Healthy eyes and good… Read More
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Each year, an estimated 100,000 people are hurt by sports-related eye injuries. About 13,500 of these injuries result in permanent vision loss. In support of Sports Eye Safety Month this April, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds athletes everywhere that the great majority of sports-related eye injuries can be avoided by simply wearing the proper… Read More
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