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November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month, a time to bring awareness to the devastating effects diabetes can have on vision and encourage those with diabetes to protect their eyes with preventative measures by making an appointment with Lake Nona Eye Care for a comprehensive exam. Among working Americans, diabetes is the leading cause of blindness. [...]The post Eye Exam for Diabetic Vision Problems, Cataracts, Glaucoma & Retinopathy appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.

Vision problems are a growing issue in Central Florida. Over 20 million people in the United States suffer from severe vision loss. Though many eye diseases can be prevented, there are also many the cannot. The best defense against vision loss is to be proactive and protect your vision. The health of your eyes today [...]The post Orlando Optometrist: Good Vision Starts With An Eye Exam appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.

Growing up in Orlando, I heard of quite a few wives tales about my eyesight. My Mother's favorite, 'If you continue to sit so close to the television it will hurt your eyes', and 'If you keep crossing your eyes they will stay like that'. There are hundreds of these types of sayings, but which [...]The post Lake Nona Eye Doctor/Optometrist, Facts about Vision Problems appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.

World Sight Day is a day to raise awareness about the importance of healthy eyes, vision impairment, blindness, and the importance of quality eye care. Studies show 80% of what we learn is through sight and children who receive prescription glasses or contact show significant improvement in their ability to learn. Celebrate World Sight Day [...]The post Orlando Eye Doctor, Celebrate World Sight Day with A Vision Exam appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.

October is Eye Injury Prevention Month, Lake Nona Eye Care and the American Academy of Ophthalmology want to bring awareness of the importance of protecting your eyes. According to a recent national survey, only 35% said of the people polled routinely wear protective eye wear when making home repairs and even few protect their eyes [...]The post Lake Nona/Orlando Optometrist, When to See a Doctor for an Eye Injury appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.

Healthy vision is vital for learning, so as this school year is underway, it is important to be alert for any signs of vision problems. School is more demanding than ever! From working on the computer, reading, writing, tests, and even sports, require healthy vision. A child's vision needs to be at its best. Some [...]The post Orlando Optometrist, Children’s Eye Exam for Healthy Vision appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.

Cases of Dry Eye Syndrome in the Orlando area are increasing. Symptoms include: Burning or stinging of the eyes Feeling of heavy eyelids or as if sand was in the eye Blurred vision or sensitivity to light Redness or pain in the eyes Contact lenses that are uncomfortable Tired eyes and conjunctivitis A decreased tolerance [...]The post Lake Nona Eye Doctor, Dry Eyes, Affordable Exams, Contact Lenses & Glasses appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.

After choosing the perfect frames for your prescription eyeglasses at Lake Nona Eye Care, it is time to think about the eyeglass lens coatings. Do you need them? Which one is right for you? Lens coatings not only add to the appearance, they can also enhance the performance of the lens. There are many coatings [...]The post Orlando/Lake Nona Eye Doctor Prescription Glasses & Lens Coatings appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.

Choosing a new pair of prescription glasses, frames and lenses, in Orlando can be very exciting and confusing, at the same time. Choosing the type of lenses are important, they affect your vision, appearance, comfort, and safety. Today's technology has made lenses thinner, lighter, scratch and break resistant. Everyone has specific needs, Lake Nona Eye [...]The post How to Choose the Right lenses for your Prescription Glasses appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.

How do you know you need contacts or prescription glasses, or if your existing contact or glasses need updating? About half the people in America wear corrective lenses in some form. Many people don't realize they have a vision issue that could be corrected until they make an appointment with Lake Nona Eye Care for [...]The post Orlando/Lake Nona Eye Exam, Glasses & Contact Lenses, Affordable Quality appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.