Your Eye Health
There are many aspects of your Eye health to learn and understand. Many people do not know that our eyes are a picture window into our bodies. To an Eye doctor , these words often take on a more precise meaning. For example , by carefully viewing the structures of your eyes both outside and in Dr. Ron Doctor recognizes the health of the blood vessels in the back of your eyes. A caring Optometric physician can discover many eye conditions, and possible health concerns. For example, diabetes, high blood pressure, and even a blockage in a carotid artery. There are countless other bits of information that the doctor is recording to insure the good health of your eyes and your continued well being.
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Prepare for your Optometry Appointment
Sometimes during a Comprehensive eye exam , dilation eye drops may be added to your eyes allowing the doctor a more expanded view of the Retina , Optic nerve , Macula , and other internal eye structures which help insure the good health of your eyes.
Healthy Sight
Healthy Sight is a very important gift we need to preserve and protect. Everyday vision and the well being of your eyes means regular eye visits
by a trusted eye doctor. Dr. Ron Doctor is that very person.
How the Eye Works
Combining reflected light and information processing , the human eye converts light into images which are then conveyed to the brain allowing us to then recognize them as images.
Protecting Your Eyes
If you work in an environment like a construction zone, mechanic, or participate in extreme sports—sturdy, shatter-and-impact-resistant Eye Wear is a must. This is particularly important when considering eye protection for both children and adults.
Eye Exams
Clear Vision is a very important indicator of your overall eye health- whether or not you are wearing glasses or contact lenses. Timely periodic Eye Exams help to insure that your excellent vision will be with you for your entire life.
Children's Vision
With children , we often notice that vision problems can become more problematic at school age. An early thorough eye exam can prevent vision limitations such as Lazy eye and Amblyopia , that can persist for a lifetime .
Vision Surgery
If you are feeling that you are getting tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses, there are several surgical methods that the doctor can tell you about. Dr. Ron Doctor is an Honorary Associate at Center For Sight in Sarasota , thus providing his patient's Eye care both before Cataract surgery (Pre-operatively) and after (Post-operatively) as well as for All Laser Lasik surgery.
Eye Diseases
While you are being examined by Dr. Ron Doctor, he will be carefully examining your eyes so that certain eye diseases such as Cataracts, Glaucoma , and Macular degeneration if found will be helped as soon as possible . He has over 42 years of Eye Care experience in Sarasota, Florida.
Eye Conditions
Eye problems can range from mild to severe , and some can be chronic. Many times , with medication they are treated and cured. Dr. Ron Doctor believes that often, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure ". That is why each day , at least one appointment time is left available for a same day appointment or an urgency .
Vision Over 40
Many people who are among the 85 million Baby Boomers (those of us born between 1946 and 1964), are noticing a change in their ability to focus clearly at closer distances, such as when reading finer print. During this time, an anatomically natural change occurs within the eye, called Presbyopia. Fortunately today, there are many new vision corrections available, from higher definition reading glasses to State of the Art Multi focal soft Contact lenses. Learn more about measures you can take to keep seeing clearly for years to come!
Vision Over 60
Over time, as some of our physical strength may lessen, our eyes may also show a natural age-related decline in performance. For the greater majority of people this is perfectly normal, but sometimes it can also signal an early disease process. A timely eye exam by and experienced and caring eye doctor, will help insure a more successful treatment and resolution.
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