In more than 50 percent of the patients who are treated for eye floaters by Scott L. Geller, MD, the massive floater disrupting the patients’ vision developed as a side effect of cataract surgery. Such was the case with Mr. M* of Delray Beach. “My cataract surgery went well,” Mr. M explains. “I was fit with the expensive smart-trifocal intraocular […]
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In The Kink Of An Eye
BRVO occurs when blood flows into retina but not out, causing swelling. Eye injections keep it in check.As a teen, Violet Rice volunteered at a hospital in her hometown of Hagerstown, Maryland. That and the fact that her mother and several friends’ mothers were nurses led her to pursue that field. During a nearly 30-year career, Violet served in several nursing capacities, including instructor, administrator and at the bedside. “I liked working on the staff,” Violet shares. […]
Beyond The Tears
Psychotherapist’s gritty journey with dry eye is over thanks to specialist’s tailored treatmentsRenee Bronson’s interest in psychology dates back to her days in high school. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in the subject, but that didn’t allow her career to excel as she hoped. “I just did the four-year degree, and that doesn’t qualify you for many well-paying jobs, so I worked in a family business for a long […]
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 […]
Dr. Elias C. Mavrofrides: A Visionary Surgeon Making a Difference in Patients’ Lives
Highlighting Dr. Elias C. Mavrofrides' dedication to preserving and restoring patients' visionWhen A.J. Rohe was in grammar school, his classmates told him he was good at arguing his case. That talent suits him well in the occupation he selected as an adult. “I’m a divorce attorney,” A.J. relates. “I’ve been in practice since 1997 and own a law firm with several offices in Central Florida. My favorite part of the […]