Reviewed By: Vinay Gutti, MDRegular comprehensive eye exams are an easy and effective way to promote clear, crisp vision and prevent vision loss throughout your lifetime. Many eye problems produce no symptoms in the beginning, as they stealthily damage vision. In some cases, this damage is irreversible, so discovering problems before they impact vision is […]
Reviewed By: Jose Alfredo Vazquez, MDAt Lake Eye Associates, we recognize the critical importance of addressing conditions like glaucoma and cataracts to preserve and enhance vision. Serving patients in The Villages, Wildwood, Leesburg, Tavares, Lady Lake, and Mount Dora, FL, USA, we specialize in comprehensive eye care, including glaucoma therapy and laser cataract removal. While […]
Reviewed By: Scott R. Wehrly, MDIf you’re a contact lens wearer, understanding the proper way to use, store and maintain your lenses is the key to ensuring their continued comfort and safety. Improper use and care of contact lenses is a common cause of eye irritation, inflammation, infections like conjunctivitis (pink eye), and, most concerningly, […]
Reviewed By: Scot C. Holman, MDCataracts cause a third of worldwide blindness, affecting approximately 65.2 million people and causing moderate to severe vision loss in over 80% of cases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Thankfully, cataract surgery has made impressive progress, evolving from basic techniques to highly sophisticated laser-assisted procedures. These modern approaches […]
Reviewed By: Scott R. Wehrly, MDVision is more than a sense; it shapes our daily lives and connects us with others. But glaucoma, a condition that slowly damages the optic nerve, can threaten this precious sense, affecting millions worldwide. Today, our glaucoma specialists in The Villages, Wildwood, Leesburg, Tavares, Lady Lake, and Mount Dora are […]
Reviewed By: Jose Alfredo Vazquez, MDLike every part of the body, eyes need routine maintenance to perform their very best. Healthy vision can be supported by a combination of healthy lifestyle choices, proper hygiene, and regular check-ups with your eye doctor. Whatever your age, smart choices promote optimal eye health, vision and comfort. TIPS FOR […]
Reviewed By: Vinay Gutti, MDAge-related eye diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma, are the primary causes of vision impairment and blindness in the United States. However, vision loss also intersects with medication safety. Access to clear prescription information—labels, usage instructions, and dosage details—matters for proper medication management. Unfortunately, many seniors […]
Reviewed By: Scott R. Wehrly, MDIf you live in a blurry world with cataracts clouding your natural lens and obstructing light from reaching your retina, you may be a candidate for cataract surgery. Commonly developed with age—over 90% of individuals experience it by 65—this cloudiness can severely impair your vision. Laser cataract surgery, a highly […]
Reviewed By: Vinay Gutti, MDThe eyes are the window to our overall health, especially as we age. That’s why regular eye exams are essential for seniors, even if they have no current vision problems or symptoms. Senior eye exams can help detect and prevent serious eye diseases that could lead to vision loss or blindness. […]
Reviewed By: Scot C. Holman, MDDiabetes often brings with it a host of complications, one of the most significant being damage to eye health. Regular diabetic eye exams, conducted by a qualified diabetic eye doctor, are a key preventive measure. They help detect issues early, particularly through the diabetic retinal exam— a crucial part of […]
Wildwood
The Villages
Lady Lake
Tavares
Leesburg
Santa Fe Surgery Center
