Reviewed By: Dr. Vinay Gutti, MD, Board-Certified Laser Cataract & Lens Replacement, Corneal Surgeon
Summer in Florida often means more time outdoors, more pool days, more travel, and more exposure to heat, humidity, wind, sunscreen, and water. For contact lens wearers, those everyday summer moments can sometimes lead to contact lens discomfort, dryness, redness, or corneal irritation from contact lenses.
Reviewed By: Dr. Scott R. Wehrly, MD, Board-Certified Laser Cataract & Lens Replacement and Corneal Surgeon
In Florida, summer isn’t just a season—it’s our permanent setting. With year-round sunshine comes an endless list of outdoor adventures, from the golf course to the beach, and the long sunny evenings.
Reviewed By: Dr. Karin Girgis, Optometric Physician
Have you ever stepped outside during spring, felt the warm breeze, and suddenly noticed your eyes start itching, burning, or watering? Many people think seasonal allergies only cause sneezing or a runny nose.
Reviewed By: Dr. Diba Ossareh, Optometric Physician
When you think of sun protection, do you immediately reach for sunscreen?
That’s great for your skin.
Reviewed By: Vinay Gutti, MD, Board-Certified Laser Cataract & Lens Replacement, Corneal Surgeon
HOW TO KEEP YOUR CORNEAS HEALTHY
The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped area at the front of the eye, covering the iris and pupil. Light enters the cornea, and its purpose is to refract that light onto the retina, which in turn delivers visual information to the brain.
