Dry eye is a common condition affecting Americans in all regions of the country. Sufferers often comlain of dry, tired eyes or of a foreign body sensation in the eye. Other symptoms include blurriness, scratchiness, burning, stinging and sensitivity to light. Dry eye is caused from an inadequate wetting and lubrication of the eye. Blinking is the body’s way of spreading moisture over the surface of the eye. This natural tear film refreshes and protects the eye throughout the day. The average person blinks nearly 8,000 times a day, but that number decreases dramatically – by nearly half during extended periods of time spent on concentrated near work such as reading, watching television or working on the computer. If the tear film deteriorates and the surface of the eye is not constantly refreshed, tiny wounds, or “micro-traumas,” will develop on the cornea causing the painful symptoms of dry eye. Other factors such as aging, hormonal changes, certain types of medications, including antihistamines and antidepressants, smoke, pollution, wind, and environments with low humidity such as offices and airplanes also can damage the tear film and exacerbate symptoms of the condition. Our office specializes in Dry Eye evaluations and treatment. We can provide a comprehensive evaluation to determine the most likely causes of your Dry Eye condition. There are specific treatments for the causes of Dry Eyes, such as over the counter, prescription, or other non-surgical options. Please call the office at (954) 432-7711 for your evaluation.

Kids eyes need protection too.

In our South Florida sunshine, it takes very little time outdoors to realize the need for sun protection. Parents generally understand that their children’s skin is prone to sunburn and they take precautions to protect it with liberal doses of sun block. Yet most parents may not understand the need to also protect their children’s eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays and glare. 

The simple fact is, children are more at risk of experiencing the eye-damaging effects of UV exposure than adults . . . for a number of reasons. For example,

Did you know that the average child receives three times the annual UV exposure as an adult?
The lens of the eye of a child under age 10 allows more than 6 times the amount of ultraviolet radiation to penetrate than an adult’s eye?
Protecting the skin during the first 18 years is likely to reduce the risk of cancer by more than 50%. Imagine what protection can do for young eyes!
It’s never too early to start caring for children’s eyes.
These facts are great examples of why taking care of children’s eyes is so important. Understanding the best ways to do that – and protecting them early – can preserve their quality and health of sight for now and the future.

Children require a safe, shatter-resistant lens material, specifically Trivex or polycarbonate. The great strength of Trivex and polycarbonate lenses means that they are incredibly hard to break even in the roughest situations. These materials are also scratch resistant, thin and lightweight. Trivex and polycarbonate lenses also block 99.9% of UV rays. Right now you can get these lenses FREE!*
Transitions® lenses are the most convenient way to provide automatic, everyday protection for children who wear prescription eyeglasses. Transitions lenses block 100% of UV radiation and reduce discomforting glare, which also serves to minimize eye strain and fatigue for young eyes.

What is cooler than a pair of eyeglasses that “magically” change from clear to dark in the sun?

At The Eye Center we care about children’s eyes.
For a limited time, clear polycarbonate lenses are FREE
Transition polycarbonate lenses are $75 with the purchase of new children’s frames.*

*Cannot be combined with any other offer. Other restrictions apply.

Young children do very well in contact lenses. Eight years old is not too young for children to wear contact lenses. The new lenses we have today are extremely safe and do more for the child than just improve vision.

A recent study done at Ohio State University called the Walline Study concluded that children between 8 and 11 wearing contact lenses feel better about their physical appearance and athletic competence. Social acceptance self –perceptions are likely to improve with contact lens wear. Contact lenses will also make a child more confident about their academic performance according to this extensive study.

Parents should consider the social benefits of contact lens wear and the visual benefits of contact lens wear when choosing the most appropriate vision correction modality for children as young as 8 years of age.

Here at the Eye Center, we specialize in fitting young children with contact lens. We will select the healthiest and the most comfortable contact lenses for your child,and make sure he or she knows how to handle the lenses with ease.