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In the News
& the Community
2007 Miss Florida
Pageant and Florida Eye Center
Florida Eye Center was also one of the sponsors for the 2007 Miss Florida
Pageant, which was held in St. Petersburg on June 30, 2007. As part of our
participation, we sponsored a scholarship contest for the Most Beautiful Eyes
for the contestants. It was on-line voting and had over 15,000 votes. We
provided a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place scholarships. Please see below for photos of
the winners!
Click here to visit the Most Beautiful Eyes Contest online.
Florida Eye Center in the News and the Community
Florida Eye Center has always
been dedicated to educating the community on topics that involve saving eyesight
and restoring blindness. We are pleased that Tampa Bay’s 10 News recently came
to Florida Eye Center to obtain Dr. Mark Sibley and Dr. Rebecca Sims expert
opinions on three news stories. The links to view these stories are attached
below:
Not Wearing
Sunglasses Can Increase Chances of Developing Eye Problems, June 11, 2007
Saint Petersburg, Florida
- Exposure to ultraviolet rays can increase your chances of developing all types
of severe eye problems according to a local ophthalmologist.
But there is something you can do to prevent it. Eye doctors say it's important
to wear sunglasses. Some say they're like sunscreen for the eyes. They're very
important for young children.
Eye-opening Reality: Blinded by Fireworks, July 2, 2007
Sarasota, Florida - At
first glance 59-year-old David Shue and his wife Susie seem like any other
couple. They've been married for 26 years. But when you look closer it's Susie
who must explain what the dice reveal in their game of Yahtzee.
The dog snoozing at David's feet is his guide dog. David Shue, said “I'll tell
you at first it was hell. I was bitter. I didn't understand why God would let
something like this happen to me."
What happened to Shue is something that will happen to other teenagers all
across the country this Fourth of July.
Back to School Eye Exams are Crucial,
August 24, 2007
St.
Petersburg, Florida - 12-year-old Savannah Vandenbroeke is looking forward to
the school year. We caught up with her having her eyes checked at the Florida
Eye Center at 1515 9th Avenue North in St. Petersburg.
Good eyesight is a must for Vandenbroeke. Her favorite subject in school is
math. She's in the 7th grade and says her hobbies keep her busy: “I like going
swimming and playing basketball."
Thanks to Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), the
world became clearer for 58 year-old Frank Williams of
St. Petersburg, who has suffered with glaucoma since age
16.
Glaucoma, an
eye disease caused by build-up of fluid within the eye,
causes damage to the optic nerve, gradually decreasing
sight without warning. More than five million people in
the United States suffer from glaucoma. According to the
World Health Organization, it is the second leading
cause of blindness around the globe.
January Cataract Awareness
February Workplace Eye Safety
March AMD/Low Vision Awareness
April Sports Eye Safety
May Healthy Vision
June Fireworks Eye Safety
July UV Safety
August Eye Injury Prevention
September Children's Eye Health and Safety
October Glaucoma Awareness
November Diabetic Eye Disease
December Safe Toys and Celebrations
Services provided by the Doctors, Specialists, and staff
of Florida Eye Center, Total Eye Care & Laser Center include:
Eye
Health Today, a quarterly forum for sharing health tips,
news and information pertaining to eye care. At Florida Eye
Center (FEC), our entire staff is dedicated to providing you
with the finest eye care through a combination of knowledge,
experience and state-of-the-art technology. We believe that by
improving your eye health and vision, we truly help to improve
your overall quality of life.
Blurred vision could
be an indication of cataracts, glaucoma,
age-related macular degeneration, or medical
problems such as diabetes. The leading cause of
blurred vision in people over 60 is cataracts.
Of all
the senses, most people believe sight is the most
precious. Yet, functional
blindness is a grim reality for 17% of all nursing
home residents. Another 19% have lesser forms of
visual impairment. Many of these cases could have
been helped with regular professional eye care.
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