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Once every other month or so, Walter Ciak will take a day off from work and spend a three- or four-day weekend doing what he’s loved to do most since childhood: camping. Walter and his family don’t really rough it, though. “No, we have a popup camper,” Walter explains. “It’s a nice getaway, a lot of fun, and there’s lots […]
Glaucoma
Drop The Eyedrops For Glaucoma
Laser procedure proves as effective in lowering vision-threatening intraocular pressure
Panacea Eye Center: Visionary Solutions for Eye Health
Cataract surgery clears vision, and drainage implant reduces need for glaucoma eyedropsWhen it comes to making a house feel like a home, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. So says Claire Howle, an interior designer who has been turning houses into homes as half of an HGTV-like power couple for more than 40 years. “That would be us,” Claire says enthusiastically of her and her husband. “He’s an […]
Glaucoma Demystified: Early Detection And Treatment Are Keys To Keeping Your Sight
As we age and enter new phases of life, we change direction and focus on personal goals, enjoy new experiences, take up hobbies or sports, and make travel plans to exciting places. Of course, age also introduces us to new health worries. You may think of the typical aches, pains or diminished bodily functions, but many don’t consider eye health. […]
Laser-Focused On Eye Care
Using advanced technology to treat cataracts, prevent diabetic eye diseases and glaucomaVision is priceless. To safeguard it, the physicians and staff at Florida Eye Specialists & Cataract Institute in Brandon offer a vast selection of services using the most advanced technology available. This includes employing the latest techniques and products for the treatment of cataracts, which is a clouding of the eye’s lens by either a clumping of protein deposits, a […]
The iStent inject: Revolutionizing Glaucoma Management
A Tiny Device with a Big Impact on Controlling Intraocular PressureBill Farrell was still just a youngster when he first showed off his management skills. “As a kid, I worked as an assistant manager for Bradlees Department Store in Boston,” the 76-year-old details. “I moved around to different areas until Bradlees closed down. After that, I moved to New York.” In New York, Bill worked in management positions for several […]
Vision Reimagined: Patricia’s Experience with Cataract Surgery and Improved Glaucoma Management
Learn how Patricia's quality of life improved as she bid farewell to cataracts and reduced her glaucoma medication thanks to Dr. Hummel's expertiseThe aerospace and travel division of the Honeywell Corp. has supported NASA for more than six decades. The team’s many contributions to space exploration included producing the system that propelled and controlled the space shuttle. Patricia Mairn was a part of that division for more than three decades. “I worked in procurement and was what is known in the industry […]
Meet Dr. Joah F. Aliancy: Bringing Expertise in Glaucoma Management to Premier Eye Clinic
Dr. Aliancy discusses the importance of tailoring glaucoma treatments to individual patients, from eye drops to advanced surgical options.Joah F. Aliancy, MD, is a Floridian through and through. He grew up in South Florida before earning his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of South Florida and his medical degree from Florida State University. Dr. Aliancy fell in love with ophthalmology while at FSU. His excitement is evident as he shares how ophthalmology is a “hidden gem.” […]
Asking For Double
Glaucoma, cataracts treated during same procedure. Owning a boat is a lot like owning a car. Only more difficult. In addition to the maintenance chores a boat requires, there’s also the hassle of finding a place to store it. In the Fort Pierce area, boat lovers don’t have to worry about those issues. Thanks to Ann Spaeth and her husband, […]
Eyes Wide Open
Specialists handle multiple conditions at South Tampa clinic.In September, Pauline Thai, OD, celebrated two years with Florida Eye Specialists & Cataract Institute. Dr. Thai is an optometrist specializing in primary care and ocular disease at the institute’s South Tampa Eye Clinic. “I provide comprehensive eye care for patients ages 10 and older,” Dr. Thai expounds. “I see a variety of patients, from those who present with acute […]
Raise Your Glaucoma IQ
Glaucoma is a group of progressive diseases that can damage your eye’s optic nerve and cause vision loss, even blindness. There are many theories, but the exact cause of glaucoma is unknown. It is most often related to a build-up of pressure inside your eye. When this pressure, called intraocular pressure, or IOP, remains high over time, it begins to […]
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