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Alex Delgado, COO of Gulfcoast Eye Care, Rescues Neighbor from House Fire
At Gulfcoast Eye Care, we’ve always known that our team is made up of extraordinary individuals dedicated to serving our community. Today, we are honored to share a story that goes beyond the walls of our practice, highlighting the bravery and...
What Is the OptiLight by Lumenis & How Can It Manage Your Dry Eye?
Dry eye disease is a widespread and common issue for up to 49 million Americans. This chronic condition can have a significant impact on your quality of life, causing a foreign body sensation in your eyes, pain, blurry vision, and dry or watery eyes....
Glaucoma Awareness Month: Tips for Managing Your Glaucoma
Glaucoma is sometimes referred to as "the sneak thief of sight" because many patients exhibit no symptoms during the preliminary stages of the disease. In order to receive prompt treatment and protect your vision, we recommend routine eye exams to screen for glaucoma...
Who Is At Risk of Developing Glaucoma?
Although over three million people are affected by glaucoma in the United States alone, many people remain unaware that they have this debilitating condition. In the earliest stages of glaucoma, patients typically do not exhibit any symptoms, even if the disease is...
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month
Each November, Gulfcoast Eye Care is proud to do its part in spreading awareness about diabetes and the dangers it can pose to both eye health and overall health. In addition to the heightened risk of serious general health concerns, diabetes significantly increases...
How is AMD (Macular Degeneration) Treated?
Smoking, high cholesterol, and the natural aging process can all lead to the development of macular degeneration (or AMD). To keep these risk factors in check and reduce the risk of macular degeneration, retina specialist Jason Handza, DO often recommends routine...
What are the Symptoms of Macular Degeneration?
When it comes to vision loss, macular degeneration is the leading cause in patients over 60. As we age, the eye’s macula – which constitutes the central area of the retina – is subject to wear and tear. In addition to the natural aging process, abnormal cholesterol...
What is Diabetic Retinopathy, and How is it Caused?
Millions of Americans are affected by diabetes, and though the disease is manageable, those living with diabetes are often susceptible to a number of health risks. At Gulfcoast Eye Care, we take extra measures with our patients who have diabetes to monitor eye health,...
What to Expect After Upper Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery, commonly referred to as an eyelid lift and medically known as blepharoplasty, is one of the most popular cosmetic enhancement procedures available. Treatments such as upper eyelid surgery can dramatically reduce signs of age in the upper eye areas and...
What are the Benefits of Upper Eyelid Surgery?
Some of the first and most visible signs of aging often occur in the areas of the upper eyelids. As the skin of these areas becomes susceptible to fat deposits and the muscles begin to weaken, a look of anger, sadness, or exhaustion can set in – even when you are not...