Panama City Living, Your City Magazine, recognizes The Eye Center of North Florida as the "Readers Choice" for the "Eye Glass/Optical Service" in their first annual showcase, "The BAY List." Our opticalMore >>
How the Eye Works and Common Vision Problems The gift of sight is one of our most important senses. Without vision, many daily activities, such as reading and driving, would be difficult. With a goodMore >>
Although the formation of a cataract can make activities such as reading and driving difficult, good vision can be safely restored with outpatient cataract surgery. Today, with the development of no stitch/small incision cataract surgery, many patients are experiencing a faster recovery and a quicker return to good vision.More >>
Plastic Surgery of the Eyelids Blepharoplasty is a common procedure where excess skin and fatty tissue are removed from around the eyes. Drooping eyebrows can also be corrected at the same time.More >>
Performed since the early 1970s, refractive surgery procedures improve vision due to nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. With the advent of the laser for refractive surgery (photorefractive keratectomy or PRK), a new era in eye care is unfolding.More >>
Surgical procedures aimed at improving the focusing power of the eye are called refractive surgery. In LASIK surgery, precise and controlled removal of corneal tissue by a special laser reshapes the cornea changing its focusing power.More >>
FINDING THE RIGHT DOCTOR If you are considering refractive surgery, make sure you: Compare. The levels of risk and benefit vary slightly not only from procedure to procedure, but from device to deviceMore >>
Most patients are very pleased with the results of their refractive surgery. However, like any other medical procedure, there are risks involved. That's why it is important for you to understand the limitations and possible complications of refractive surgery.More >>
Advanced CustomVue™ LASIK & Wavefront Analysis Advanced LASIK Technology for Nearsightedness, Farsightedness and Astigmatism New Advances in State of the Art LASIK... that everyone's been waiting for...More >>
For patients who are extremely nearsighted, have thin corneas, or those that have other conditions that prevent them from LASIK, an alternative is Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL).
CK reduces or eliminate the need for glasses, contact lenses or bifocals without invasive surgery. This new, noninvasive technique can correct patients' vision quickly, safely, and effectively.
Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of blindness, is estimated to affect one of every 50 adults. Although glaucoma can occur at any age, the risk of developing the disease increases dramatically after the age of 35.More >>
Approximately 10.3 million Americans have diabetes. More than half of these individuals are at risk for vision loss and other health problems because they don't know they have the disease.