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May Is Healthy Vision Month. Ready for an Exam?

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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

Protect Those Eyes When Playing Sports!

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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

Dr. Criss Receives Distinguished Top Doctors Award

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Florida Eye is pleased to share the news that Jonathan Criss, M.D. was recently recognized as an expert, by his peers, in the field of ophthalmology, receiving the distinguished Palm Beach Illustrated Top Doctors Award, 2018. The research for the Top Doctors list was created by Professional Research Services and is based on an online… Read More

Patient Spotlight: Richard Iceland

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Richard Iceland has had quite an interesting career – and at 73 he’s still going strong as a contributing photographer for Inside Track Magazine, for which he covers various NASCAR races and events. Most recently, Richard just shot The Daytona 500 for National Speedsport News and Inside Track Magazine. What’s making his photo shoots (and… Read More

March: Sight Donor Awareness Month

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Corneal diseases are the fourth most common cause of blindness (after cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration) and affect more than 10 million people worldwide, according to allaboutvision.com. A healthy, clear cornea is essential for good vision. If your cornea is damaged due to eye disease or eye injury, it can become swollen, scarred or… Read More

Employment Opportunity for the Right Person

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Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute has an amazing employment opportunity for the right person. We are seeking young Millennials to join our team and actually learn skills on the job! That’s right — prior experience in the field of Ophthalmology is not necessary. If you’ve ever been interested in the health care industry and have been… Read More

Patient Success Story: Meet Mildred

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Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss, affecting more than 10 million Americans — more than cataracts and glaucoma combined. Presently, Macular Degeneration is considered an incurable eye disease. Dr. Randy Katz, Florida Eye’s retina/vitreous specialist has always made it a point to discuss yearly eye exams as the key to preserving healthy… Read More

Award Winning Author Beverly Gandara

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Award winning Author Beverly Gandara is a patient of Dr. Jonathan Criss, and when we discovered what an accomplished author she is, we thought we’d share her story, as well as her books with you. Our recent Facebook contest’s second place winner was treated to a copy of Bev’s book, Concrete Wings. Why did you… Read More

Think Twice Before Wearing Cosmetic Contacts on Halloween!

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Looking like your favorite vampire this Halloween may sound like fun, and no one is telling you don’t go for the glow, however… What every eye doctor will tell you is that you must have an exam and a proper contact lens fitting to keep your eyes safe, and that goes for colored contacts as… Read More

Last Minute Halloween Safety Tips for Parents & Kids

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Fall celebrations like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times for children, who can dress up in costumes, enjoy parties, and eat yummy treats. These celebrations also provide a chance to give out healthy snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety. Check out these tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for… Read More

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