Florida Eye Welcomes Ophthalmic Tech Intern Vernisa Hanson
Dr. Barry Schechter and Ophthalmic technician Juan Estela show student Vernisa Hanson some Florida Eye love. Last semester Florida Eye was fortunate to have Joy Ferrall from the PBSC Ophthalmic… read more
Annual Eye Exams are Key to Protecting Sight
At Florida Eye the physicians and staff are dedicated to educating the public about the importance of yearly eye exams to identify AMD and other age-related diseases before they have a chance to damage vision.
Prevent Blindness America
In this issue we will provide you with a link to our downloadable pdf which outlines 12 risk factors you should be aware of when it comes to this disease that affects more than 15 million Americans.
Florida Eye Building New Eye Care Facility in Wellington
The 7,500 square foot building will have 3 waiting rooms, 14 exam rooms and 8 testing/treatment rooms. More importantly it will have physicians Lee Friedman, Randy Katz, Jason Gorscak and Barry Schechter delivering the same quality care and compassion Wellington residents have come to depend on.
Florida Eye Welcomes Ophthalmic Tech Student Joy Ferrall
Students like Joy Ferrall develop technical proficiency through extensive clinical internships under the supervision of a Board-Certified and licensed M. D. Ophthalmologist, including training in the College’s own state-of-the-art medical clinic, combined with practical experience in local clinics, hospitals and ophthalmic practices, such as Florida Eye.
The Artificial Retina Brings Hope to Those Blinded by AMD
The ‘bionic eye,’ as many have come to call it, has enabled some patients, blinded by retinitis pigmentosa, to see shapes, light and some objects.
Tips for Keeping Young Eyes Sharp
Florida Eye’s Dr. Lee Friedman, the busiest pediatric ophthalmologist & adult strabismus specialist in South Florida, shares some important tips for keeping young eyes healthy in Banzai Wellness magazine.
Glaucoma Drug Can Cause Droopy Eyelids
Although a new study reports glaucoma drops can cause droopy eyelids, at Florida Eye, prescribing PGAs is common. “It’s the gold standard drug prescribed for patients diagnosed with glaucoma and patients who are suspect of the disease,” says cataract, glaucoma & general ophthalmology specialist Dr, Jason Gorscak.
Living Well With Age-Related Macular Degeneration
For the millions of people living with AMD and other eye-related issues, we think you’ll find this WebMD piece worth reading.
Tips for Keeping Children’s Eyes Healthy
There’s nothing more important than a healthy child, and that includes healthy eyes, of course! This is why it’s important to have your child’s eyes examined regularly and not when… read more
