Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Eye Health
July is National Dry Eye Awareness Month. Dry eye disease is a multifactorial disease that affects an estimated 25 million people in the United States. It is often a condition that is under-recognized and under-diagnosed. We want to empower you with information that may help you or your loved one. According to the American Academy… Read More
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in General, Vision Care
According to AAA, 39.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day holiday weekend. This is an 8.3% increase over 2021 60% percent increase bringing travel volumes almost in line with those in 2017. If you and your family plan to travel this Memorial Day weekend, we wanted to give… Read More
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in General
The official pre-summer kickoff holiday, Memorial Day, is just around the corner. While enjoying your family time and grilling great food, you may also add fireworks to the celebrations to expand on the holiday fun. The thrill of fireworks can be dangerous if no safety measures are in place. Did you know that 65% of… Read More
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in General
Most people are familiar with classic migraines as a painful headache that affects about 10 percent of the US population. Still, the visual distortion that comes with ocular migraines is not always related to head pain. What is an Ocular Migraine? According to the American Migraine Foundation, Ocular Migraine is a term used to refer to… Read More
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Blog
April is Sports Eye Safety Month, a reminder initiated by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) to raise awareness about preventing sports-related eye injuries. Nearly 30,000 sports-related eye injuries are treated in U.S. emergency rooms each year, and 90 percent of these eye injuries could be avoided by wearing protective eyewear. Take Me Out To The… Read More
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Uncategorized
This month and year-round, we would like to remind our patients to prioritize your eye health in 2022 by scheduling your comprehensive eye exam and keeping in mind the importance of good eye health. Save Your Vision Month traces its founding to 1927 by members of the American Optometric Association (AOA). This month and every… Read More
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Blog, Vision Care
Our minds are so busy thinking and making decisions daily, but we have to rest our bodies, mind, and eyes to be refreshed to succeed in daily activities. A full night’s sleep is the remedy, but we definitely can feel it when we don’t get that good night’s sleep. There is an interesting relationship between our… Read More
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Vision Care
February is the month of love, but it is also Heart Health Month. I know you are thinking, “What does my heart health have to do with my eye health?” It is often said that the eyes are the windows of the soul. This is a more profound statement because did you know your eyes… Read More
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Physician Spotlight
Since 1991 Castle Connolly has been the nation’s official source for identifying Top Doctors, relying on referrals from other physicians. In 2021, Castle Connolly introduced Rising Stars, a recognition for doctors who are early in their careers and emerging leaders in the medical community. Dr. Balest is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology,… Read More
Posted by: Gainesville Eye Associates in Blog
Having fun at the pool or exercising water aerobics this summer can be a great way to cool off from the heat. Chlorine and Saline do a great job keeping the water clean, but it can also be hard on your eyes. Pools Are Tough On The Tear Film Chemicals in pool water wash away… Read More
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