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According to William Shakespeare, 'The eyes are the window to the soul', but for the Optometrist at Lake Nona Eye , the eyes are a window to your health. Just by looking into your eye pupils an Eye Doctor can detect many health problems. Some of them are rare and serious, here are four diseases [...]The post Orlando Eye Doctor: How healthy are your eyes? appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.

At Lake Nona Eye Care we have patients coming in asking all sorts of questions. Here are just a few of the most popular eye care myths exposed: Eye Myth Number 1: Eating lots of carrots will improve your vision. The Fact: Carrots are full of Vitamin A, necessary for good vision. If you eat [...]The post Orlando Optometrist: Popular Eye Care Myths Exposed appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.

What type of glasses should you choose for the shape of your face? Whether you have a round, heart-shaped, rectangle or oval face shape, eye glasses, just like hairstyles, can enhance the shape of your face. Frames come in all colors, shapes and sizes, the perfect one can complement your face and make all the [...]The post Perfect Orlando/Lake Nona Eye Glass Frames to Complement Your Face appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.

Out of all of our senses, sight is probably the one we count on the most. We need our eyes in every facet of our daily lives. It's important to develop a relationship with an eye doctor or Optometric Physician before you start having vision problems, many eye diseases or issues can be successfully treated if [...]The post Orlando Eye Exams Are More Important Than You Think! appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.

Over half the people living in the Orlando area experience the irritation of dry eyes on a regular basis. Dry eye syndrome occurs when you don't produce enough tears or they evaporate before they are able to lubricate your eyes. Chronic lack of sufficient moisture and lubrication to the eye surface results in inflammation and irritation [...]The post Lake Nona Eye Care Offers Relief from Dry Eyes appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.

Vision screening aren't a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam. Regardless of your physical well-being or your age, routine eye exams are vital to healthy eyes. During an eye exam Dr. Ward and the Team at Lake Nona Eye Care do much more then just establish your prescription for contact lenses or eye glasses. A [...]The post Orlando/Lake Nona Optometrist : Comprehensive Eye Exam appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.

You may be aware of farsightedness and nearsightedness-hyperopia and myopia- but you may not be aware of presbyopia. Often times it is mistaken for farsightedness, which is a refractive error in vision, because it has similar symptoms, not able to see things up close clearly. Detecting Presbyopia According to the U.S. Census Bureau over 150 [...]The post Lake Nona/Orlando Optometrist: Presbyopia and Farsightedness appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.

August is Children's Vision Month. Unfortunately, not all kids know they are having difficulty seeing, they may not even know they can't see like everyone else. This can lead to trouble learning, according to the American Optometric Association; over 80% of a child's learning process is through their eyes and recommends children's receive a yearly comprehensive eye [...]The post Lake Nona/Orlando Eye Doctor: Vision Screening Vs. Eye Exam appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.

It's important to take care of your eyes as we age. Macular Degeneration is a common problem that comes along with aging caused by the deterioration of the tissue in the eye. It is the leading cause of vision loss of those over 50 years old. Macular Degeneration occurs when there is damage to a [...]The post Lake Nona Eye Doctor: What is Macular Degeneration? appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.

Cataracts are the primary cause of vision issues with people of 40 years old and the main cause of blindness in the world. Today over 22 million Americans are affected by cataracts. According to the Prevent Blindness America, by the year 2020 that number is estimated to jump to 30 million. What Causes Cataracts The [...]The post Lake None Eye Doctor: Orlando Optometrist Preventing Cataracts appeared first on Lake Nona Eye Care.