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I haven’t been to an eye doctor in forever. Why do I have to go?

Eye Exam,Eye Health,Retina Miami

It really blows us away when friends and family members tell us it has been “years” since they see their eye doctor. How would your life change if we told you this is all you could see? Do you know what the leading cause of preventable blindness is? Well, it’s Diabetic retinopathy and if it…

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Dry Eye affects Your Cataract Surgery. Do you know if you even have it?

Cornea,dry eye,Eye Health,laser cataract surgery

An amazing new article in Optometric Management by Dr. Douglas Devries, OD featured a study conducted by our very own Dr. William Trattler, MD. The study consisted of 143 prospective cataract patients in 9 centers across the US in 2011.  These patients were evaluated for dry eye by multiple measurements that we use including Tear…

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I can see it in your eyes. Small eye symptoms could mean big disease.

Eye Exam,Eye Health

Eyes are the window to more than just your soul according to a recent, very interesting article featured on Healthgrades.com. 8 diseases are listed which all can affect your eyes and vision.  In fact, some of these symptoms have ophthalmologists becoming the first in the line of diagnosis determiners of major diseases. And guess what? …

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LASIK before Spring Break? All your LASIK questions answered.

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If you’re like us, you’re already thinking about how amazing spring break will be.  And if you are in south Florida like us, you will likely be hanging near the water, maybe even ON the water, on a boat, snorkeling, in a beach, by a pool…got you in the mood yet? Well, none of the…

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Cataract Surgery Helps You Live Longer?

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A new study proves that cataract surgery may do a lot more than just improve a patient’s vision.  It could actually give you the ability to live a longer life! Facts about the study: The study lasted 20 years The study included over 74,000 women (age 65 and older) with cataracts Results? There was a…

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LASIK proven to be SAFEST and most successful elective procedure in the world!

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We have been waiting for years to be able to share these amazing statistics with you! According to a recent article, of all the potential elective surgeries in the world – LASIK surgery has officially been named the safest, most studied and most successful!  LASIK has highest patient satisfaction rate that has continually improved over the last…

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Dr. Andrew Schimel a Featured Speaker at Baptist Health’s Diabetes Symposium

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Andrew Schimel, MD, our retina expert at The Center For Excellence in Eye Care, is sharing his knowledge on the podium with over 300 physicians including endocrinologists and other primary care diabetic providers this Saturday, October 14th, at Baptist Hospital during the Fifth Annual Baptist Health Diabetes Symposium! Dr. Schimel will kick off his lecture titled, Epidemiology and Diagnosis…

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“This man never gave up on me. My whole world opened up.”

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In 2014 after she had her cataract surgery, Diana’s doctor noticed a rise in her IOP (intraocular pressures). A year later, because of her IOP, she was referred to see Dr. Cruz Colon, a glaucoma sub-specialist at our office who specializes in patients with severe glaucoma. Like many patients with severe glaucoma, Diana was prescribed 3 different…

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Prepare for Total Solar Eclipse Next Week! First time in 99 years!

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Next week we prepare for a Solar Eclipse.  See below to read our press release regarding safety!  And the infographic below about what to wear! News Release William Trattler, MD 305-598-2020 How to Experience the Great American Solar Eclipse Without Damaging Your Vision The Center for Excellence in Eye Care and the American Academy of…

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Dr. William Trattler concludes an amazing 2nd Annual Advanced Refractive Congress in Fort Lauderdale, FL!

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Our very own Dr. William Trattler is part of the Organizing Committee for the Advanced Refractive Congress which took place this year in Fort Lauderdale this past weekend – Friday, July 28-Sunday, July 30th. The ARC is a unique, specialized symposium based on a strong foundation of science. The goals are to share the latest…

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