Jan 19, 2021
The phenomenon of masks leading to dry eye is so widespread that a name for the condition has already been coined by some eye care providers: “Mask-associated dry eye,” or “MADE.”
Dec 24, 2020
Here’s why Prevent Blindness has called December the “The Gift of Sight Month,” and what you can do to be part of the cause for preserving healthy vision.
Dec 15, 2020
Dr. Sills and Associates How Do I Know If Contact Lenses Are Right for Me? Many eye diseases can be quickly and easily diagnosed during a Comprehensive eye exam, Pediatric eye exam and Contact lens eye exam. If you were diagnosed with an eye disease, such as Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular...
Dec 08, 2020
Dr. Sills and Associates Rising Risks of Digital Eye Strain During Quarantine Many eye diseases can be quickly and easily diagnosed during a Comprehensive eye exam, Pediatric eye exam and Contact lens eye exam. If you were diagnosed with an eye disease, such as Myopia or Nearsightedness, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular...
Nov 30, 2020
Dr. Sills and Associates Eye Doctor in Fort Myers, Florida Many eye diseases can be quickly and easily diagnosed during a Comprehensive eye exam, Pediatric eye exam and Contact lens eye exam. If you were diagnosed with an eye disease, such as Myopia or Nearsightedness, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular degeneration, Diabetic...
Nov 24, 2020
Dr. Sills and Associates Eye Doctor in Fort Myers, Florida Many eye diseases can be quickly and easily diagnosed during a Comprehensive eye exam, Pediatric eye exam and Contact lens eye exam. If you were diagnosed with an eye disease, such as Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular degeneration, Diabetic retinopathy, or Dry...
Nov 12, 2020
Dr. Sills and Associates Eye Doctor in Fort Myers, Florida Many eye diseases can be quickly and easily diagnosed during a Comprehensive eye exam, Pediatric eye exam and Contact lens eye exam. If you were diagnosed with an eye disease, such as Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular degeneration, Diabetic retinopathy, or Dry...
Nov 09, 2020
Dr. Sills and Associates Diabetic Eye Exams in Fort Myers, Florida Many eye diseases can be quickly and easily diagnosed during a Comprehensive eye exam, Pediatric eye exam and Contact lens eye exam. If you were diagnosed with an eye disease, such as Myopia or Nearsightedness, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular degeneration,...
Oct 08, 2020
Dr. Sills and Associates Eye Doctor near you in Fort Myers, Florida Nowadays, cancer is so widespread that most people have faced it – either directly or indirectly through the diagnosis of a friend or family member. However, despite the grim picture cancer statistics have presented over the years, scientists...
Sep 28, 2020
Dr. Sills and Associates Eye Doctors in Fort Myers, Florida, share Tips on How to Have Healthy Eyes 30 Second review. You look through your eyes to see the glorious world around you, and your eye doctor looks into your eyes to see a view of your health. In addition...
Sep 23, 2020
Yet despite these findings, few Parkinson’s patients visit an eye doctor for regular eye exams! 30 Second review. A recent study based on U.S. Medicare records found that problems with vision are much more common in elderly people who suffer from Parkinson’s than in their peers. Additionally, these vision problems...
Sep 17, 2020
A recent eye care study points to a possible connection between carbs and preventing glaucoma. 30 Second review. Recently, an eye doctor at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) conducted a unique research study exploring the potential link between long-term dietary changes and preventing primary open...
Aug 11, 2020
Dr. Sills and Associates Local Diabetic Eye Exams near you in Fort Myers, Florida At present, one in 10 Americans has diabetes – and the trend is continuing upwards. While routine comprehensive eye exams are important for diagnosing the early signs of diabetes, that doesn’t mean eye exams become insignificant...
Aug 08, 2020
Dr. Sills and Associates Eye Doctor in Fort Myers, Florida As the elderly population in the US grows larger, millions of American senior citizens are in danger of losing their vision, according to a new study. Federal health data shows that between 2002 and 2017, the amount of people at...
Jul 29, 2020
Dr. Sills and Associates Eye Doctor in Fort Myers, Florida You look through your eyes to see the glorious world around you, and your eye doctor looks into your eyes to see a view of your health. In addition to spotting the signs of ocular disease, conditions such as diabetes,...
Jul 15, 2020
Dr. Sills and Associates Prescription Safety and Sports Glasses in Fort Myers, Florida Many eye diseases can be quickly and easily diagnosed during a Comprehensive eye exam, Pediatric eye exam and Contact lens eye exam. If you were diagnosed with an eye disease, such as Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular degeneration, Diabetic...
Jun 23, 2020
Vision loss can occur with early signs only an eye doctor can see Many eye diseases can be quickly and easily diagnosed during a comprehensive eye exam, pediatric eye exam and contact lens eye exam. If you were diagnosed with an eye disease, such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic...
Mar 19, 2020
Dr. Sills and Associates Our eye doctor in Fort Myers, Florida explains Your eyes give you so much, isn’t it time to give back? In the US, it’s been estimated that 12 million people over the age of 40 have some type of vision impairment! Yet, while the numbers are...
Mar 11, 2020
Local Pink Eye Treatment Clinic in Fort Myers, Florida If you wake up and find your eyes sealed shut with crusty gunk, you probably have conjunctivitis, better known as pink eye. This type of eye infection can look and feel pretty nasty, but you’re in good company. It’s one of...
Feb 26, 2020
Why didn’t my eye doctor tell me? How much do you really know about eye care? Here’s a rundown of how you should treat your eyes so you can enjoy clear, healthy vision for as long as possible. Many eye diseases can be quickly and easily diagnosed during a Comprehensive...
Jan 30, 2020
Dr. Sills and Associates Our eye doctor in Fort Myers, Florida explains. Topics: Diabetes, Pre-diabetes, Diabetes symptoms, Symptoms of diabetes If you have diabetes, you’ve probably been told about how you’re at risk for a range of serious health complications. Out of all these threatening problems, blindness may be the...
Jan 27, 2020
Dr. Sills and Associates Real Tips from Your Fort Myers, Florida Eye Doctor Summary: Everywhere you look, there’s an article or blog telling you all about hazardous blue light. However, after years of experience as an optometrist in Fort Myers, I’d like to point out that blue light isn’t the...
Jan 20, 2020
Dr. Sills and Associates Our eye doctor in Fort Myers, Florida explains Summery: Glaucoma is an eye disease that involves an abnormal increase in your intraocular pressure (the fluid inside your eye). As the pressure rises, it damages your optic nerve. Because the optic nerve is responsible for transmitting images...
Jan 13, 2020
Dr. Sills and Associates Tips from our eye clinic on how to keep your eyes healthy with contact lenses Contact lenses can be a fantastic way to see crisp and clear without bothersome eyeglasses. They give a wider field of view and healthy, comfortable vision – as long as you...
Jan 02, 2020
Dr. Sills and Associates Our eye doctor in Fort Myers, Florida explains High blood pressure and other heart diseases put your overall health at risk. That’s a health fact that you probably know. But did you ever think about how high blood pressure affects the delicate tissues of your eye?...
Dec 09, 2019
Guidelines from an eye clinic near you Most people who make the switch from eyeglasses to contact lenses love their new eyesight! Contact lenses are easy to use, safe for your eyes, and let the natural beauty of your face show without any eyewear in the way. However, to make...
Dec 02, 2019
As hard as you try to avoid injury to your delicate eyes, eye emergencies can still happen. Because you can’t prevent every accident, it’s important to know how to handle them. By responding quickly with the appropriate first aid and contacting an eye clinic near you for urgent eye care,...
Nov 23, 2019
Taylor Swift got laser eye surgery! LASIK is a popular way to escape the inconvenience of wearing prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses. To get a better idea of what to expect from laser eye surgery, just ask Taylor Swift – she recently underwent this life-changing procedure. Or, read the following...
Nov 22, 2019
The best and worst foods for eye health Most people have a basic knowledge of what foods promote a strong heart or muscles. But how many people know what foods are best (and worst) for eye health? Although many common eye diseases are age-related, that’s not to say vision loss...
Nov 07, 2019
Before you respond that you don’t need an eye exam because your eyes and vision are good, read on! Many common age-related eye diseases can have absolutely no symptoms during the early stages, including macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. That means you can walk around for a...
Oct 16, 2019
Dr. Sills and Associates Eye Clinic in Fort Myers, Florida LASIK may fulfill your dream of seeing clearly without glasses or contacts! Many people are good candidates for this vision correction surgery. Stop dreaming and look into your eligibility for LASIK. Consult with our eye doctor for more information Many...
Oct 10, 2019
Cataract treatment in Fort Myers, Florida In a normal, healthy eye, the lens is transparent. When there is a cataract, the lens becomes cloudy. Consequently, cataracts can cause blurred vision, poor night vision, muted color vision, and increased glare around lights. Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed...
Sep 13, 2019
Dr. Sills and Associates Eye Clinic in Fort Myers, Florida Do contacts make your vision worse? You have just visited our eye care clinic for an eye exam in Fort Myers, Florida and you received a new vision prescription. Now it is time to purchase new eyewear – should you...
Sep 06, 2019
Dr. Sills and Associates Eye Doctor in Fort Myers, Florida What are pink eye symptoms? Think you have pink eye? Contact our Fort Myers eye doctor for diagnosis & treatment Pink eye is pretty common, but there’s nothing pretty about this condition! Not only do pink eyes look ghoulish, but...
Aug 24, 2019
Dr. Sills and Associates Eye Doctor in Fort Myers, Florida Many eye diseases can be quickly and easily diagnosed during a Comprehensive eye exam, Pediatric eye exam and Contact lens eye exam. If you were diagnosed with an eye disease, such as Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular degeneration, Diabetic retinopathy, or Dry...
Aug 06, 2019
See the Benefits of Our Eye Exam in Fort Myers, Florida No matter how you look at it, eye care is an expense. Yet that doesn’t mean it’s always worthwhile to chase after the lowest price for your eye exam! When it comes to the health of your eyesight, you...
May 22, 2019
Do your kids need glasses in order to see clearly? Maybe they have a strong case of nearsightedness, perhaps they have astigmatism, or another type of refractive error. Whatever the cause, getting your kids to wear eyeglasses can be a parenting challenge. Dr. Richard Sills treats patients from all over Fort...
Apr 16, 2019
Eye Care Center near me April is Parkinson's Awareness Month in the USA and Canada, a time when those living with the disorder, their family members, friends, and community come together to raise awareness and share helpful information. People with Parkinson's Disease (PD) and their loved ones are encouraged to...
