Oftentimes, contact lens wearers will skimp on their lens care because some of the solutions are pricey and it seems like a good way to save money. 

But this is not a good idea.

Cutting corners can result in infections or irritations, and after one or two co-pays to your eye doctor's office you probably will have spent more than what you saved in a year of cutting corners--plus you have to deal with your discomfort and inability to wear your contact lenses while you are being treated.

The...

If you do a Google news search for sports-related eye injuries today, chances are you'll find many stories about some pretty scary eye injuries.  Whether they are professionals, high school or college athletes, or kids in community sports programs, no one is immune to the increased danger sports brings to the eyes.

Here are some facts about sports-related eye injuries:

  1. Eye injuries are the leading cause of blindness in children in the United States and most injuries occurring in school-aged...

Dry Eyes

If your eyes are constantly itchy or dry, you may have dry eye syndrome, which affects many millions of Americans. If your tears are not adequate or are not composed of a proper balance of mucous, water, and oil, your eyes may be irritated.

At our practice, we specialize in giving relief to dry eyes here in Tampa, FL.  There are multiple types of treatments, and we would love to talk with you about what might work best for your individual needs.  Call and talk with us today!