In 2020, Catherine McAllister began a second career as an accountant with a respected CPA wealth management company in Melbourne. Before that, she served as a school principal for 35 years. “I started as a teacher, but then the school needed an assistant principal, so I taught part time and worked part time as an assistant principal,” Catherine shares. “Eventually, […]
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What To Know About Macular Hole
If needed, vision-distorting macular scar tissue can be removed via outpatient vitrectomyThe Road To Retina Repair
Minimally invasive vitrectomy surgery closes macular hole that’s disrupting central visionJeffrey Mitchell has a great appreciation for cars. He’s worked with auto dealerships since the late 1970s, when he began selling cars in Cleveland, his hometown. He ultimately became a general manager. Then, disaster struck. “In the mid-2000s, I was in a very serious motorcycle accident,” Jeffrey shares. “Afterward, I wasn’t physically capable of running the dealership. They were looking […]
Clear Skies Ahead: Dr. Thomas A. Barnard Rescues Retired Pilot’s Vision
Discover how Dr. Barnard, a renowned retina specialist, played a crucial role in restoring Martin's vision through a successful vitrectomy surgeryWhen Martin* was 6 years old, he traveled out of state by airplane to visit his grandmother. After that trip, he became obsessed with the idea of piloting an aircraft. After receiving training in the Air Force, he worked as a commercial airline pilot for 25 years before retiring in 2021 at age 55. “I absolutely love to fly,” Martin […]