Welcome to Florida Eye
Welcome to Florida Eye
Welcome to Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute, where our patient’s needs are our top priority. At Florida Eye it is our heartfelt mission to provide patients with the most effective treatments available today, blending the latest technological advances and state-of-the-art medical equipment with care, concern and integrity.
Our highly-qualified, board certified physicians, nurses, medical technicians and staff of more than fifty professionals, offer a full range of comprehensive ophthalmologic care, including routine eye care and examinations, pediatric eye care, pediatric and adult strabismus care, dry eye treatments, and advanced corneal, retinal and cataract procedures.
When it comes to total eye care, we are truly second to none.
News and Events
April is Sports Eye Care Month!!
How to Protect Your Eyes and the Eyes of Your Children
Just how often do we think about protecting our eyes? Did you know that sports-related eye injuries range from abrasions of the cornea and bruises of the lids to internal eye injuries, such as retinal detachments and internal bleeding? Or that most youth sporting leagues don’t require children to wear eye protection?
Even a seemingly light blow can cause a serious eye injury. If a black eye, pain or visual problem occurs after a blow, you should contact an ophthalmologist to seek emergency medical help immediately.
Protective Eye Wear Could Prevent 40,000 Injuries Each Year
Baseball, Basketball and Racquet Sports Most Common Culprits, According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Playing sports is good for your health, but for too many athletes, a game also can lead to a health disaster when an eye injury damages their vision. Every year, more than 40,000 Americans injure their eyes during sports and recreational activities such as baseball, basketball and tennis. Unfortunately, approximately one-third of those eye-injury victims are school-aged children.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology – the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons – through its EyeSmart® program, is reminding the public that the only way to prevent a sports-related eye injury is for athletes to wear appropriate, sport-specific protective eyewear properly fitted by an eye care professional.
Recommended are lenses made from polycarbonate materials, which provide the highest level of protection; they can withstand the impact of a ball or other projectile traveling at 90 miles per hour. Proper eye protection is widely available for a variety of sports including hockey, football, lacrosse, and water polo, as well as racquetball, soccer and downhill skiing. Always choose eye protection that has been tested to meet the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards.
Proper eye care is a must at work and at home as well. For more information on protecting your eyes, visit EyeSmart.