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What Constitutes An Eye Emergency?
by Dr. Paul A. Raskauskas Originally Published in the News-Press on March 25, 2014 We see patients with eye emergencies in our offices every day. Sometimes, a patient won’t realize that he or she is experiencing a sight-threatening emergency and will wait to see an eye doctor too late to save precious vision. Typically, a… Read More
Unprotected Sun Exposure Damaging
by Dr. Glenn L. Wing Originally Published in the News Press on August 5, 2014 There is a reason Florida has earned the nickname The Sunshine State. We can almost always count on having a beautiful day here in paradise. Because of this, we spend much of our time at the beach, boating, on the… Read More
Early Detection Is The Best Way To Protect Vision
by Dr. Joseph P Walker Originally Published in the News-Press on June 17, 2014 Question: My vision seems normal. Why do I need an eye exam? Answer: There are many eye diseases that are completely undetectable until the vision is permanently damaged. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, there are specific guidelines as to… Read More
Do You Have Floaters In Your Eyes?
by Dr. Ashish G Sharma Originally Published in the News-Press on May 27, 2014 Are you constantly swatting at imaginary bugs or gnats? Do you notice moving cobweb-like images or specks moving around in your vision? Do you have a “snow globe effect” in your vision? If you answered yes to any of these questions,… Read More
Husband And Wife Physicians Present At National Ophthalmology Meeting
FORT MYERS, FLA., November 4, 2013 Husband and wife ophthalmologists Dr. Ashish G. Sharma and Dr. Nadia A. Kazim were invited speakers at the annual conference of the American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Inc. in Detroit recently. Dr. Sharma is a retina specialist with Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida… Read More