Eye Health

It’s no secret that eye protection is essential throughout the summer months, but did you know that this is also important during the winter, too? As temperatures drop, our eyes are exposed to dry air and other extreme conditions, making dry eye symptoms extremely common. Fortunately, there are many measures...

Our eyes, like all other body parts, become more susceptible to disease as we age. The most common vision-related problems in older adults are glaucoma and cataracts. In fact, these are two of the most common causes of vision loss in the world. However, few people understand how they...

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication within the retina caused by diabetes. Symptoms of this condition are not always noticeable — many cases go unnoticed until they become severe. That’s why it is important to receive a comprehensive dilated eye exam annually. Diagnosing diabetic retinopathy early can help you take steps...

Dr. Kathryn Freidl, a board-certified ophthalmologist at Florida Eye Specialists, is an expert in cataract and glaucoma surgery. She is one of the first trained minimally-invasive glaucoma surgeons in Jacksonville.  Dr. Friedl sat down with local TV news station News4Jax to raise awareness about glaucoma and promote a day of...

Dr. Ashley Cowart, board-certified optometrist, sat down with local TV news station News4Jax to discuss the dangers of costume contact lenses and provide safer alternatives.  Cosmetic contact lenses can change your eye color and they may take your Halloween costume to the next level. But many are unaware of the...

With Halloween just around the corner, children and adults alike are searching for the perfect costume. Cosmetic or colored contact lenses are one of the most popular accessories to make a costume stand out. After all, they can change the look of your eyes to match a vampire, cat,...

Skip to main content Go to sitemap Accessibility statement An eye emergency occurs any time a foreign object or chemical enters your eye, or when an injury or burn affects your eye area. No matter how severe, it is important to take the right steps to treat an eye injury to prevent...

It’s normal to start experiencing changes as we age. The good news is that when it comes to our sight, we can see just as clearly as we did when we were young. Thanks to technological advances, it is possible to see even better than ever after certain procedures...

This spring, Mary Ann Spillman began experiencing strange eye symptoms that prevented her from doing the things she loves, like seeing her grandkids and observing the birds in her backyard. Luckily, ophthalmologist Dr. Steven Maier’s quick thinking and expertise gave Mary Ann a second chance to see the world...

As the Florida summer heats up and we are outdoors more often, our eyes are at higher risk from UV damage. The World Health Organization estimates that up to 20 percent of cataracts worldwide may be caused by overexposure to UV radiation. Additional research has found links between UV...