After calling Orlando its headquartered location for over 50 years, Magruder Eye Institute announced today that they will be constructing a brand-new, state-of-the-art eye care center and surgical facility in Winter Park, Fla. Orlando, Fla. (March 10, 2021) — Magruder Eye Institute announced today that after more than five decades calling Orlando their home, they… Read More
Common infections like cold sores, chickenpox and shingles may incite a quiet, but serious condition that many Americans do not even know they have — eye inflammation. The ocular condition, medically referred to as uveitis or scleritis depending on which part of the eye is affected, can lead to poor vision or even blindness. Data… Read More
Monday, November 16, 2020 EyeCare Optical, a division of Magruder Eye Institute, opens its fifth location in SoDo today. The optical center will provide comprehensive eye examinations by board-certified optometrists and licensed opticians to serve downtown Orlando. “We’re a community-based eye care center with the tremendous backing of Magruder Eye Institute’s ophthalmologists, technology, innovation and… Read More
Picking a career in life is a delicate balance of passion and tolerance. What do you love to do and how long can you imagine doing it? For those looking to help others, few things beat Ophthalmology. Eye health is an important part of living a vibrant life. Today, new techniques and methods for sustaining and… Read More
Eye dilation has been practiced for centuries, albeit for very different purposes in the past. In fact, scientists knew how to dilate the pupil because of a beautifying procedure used by women in Renaissance Italy to give them a “doe-eyed” appearance. We certainly don’t use eye dilation to enhance our features or make ourselves more appealing anymore,… Read More
By the age of 40, 1.3 million people are diagnosed as legally blind. Nearly three million have “low vision” by age 40. For many, these vision disturbances are preventable by treating underlying conditions. Do you have a visual disturbance? Are you struggling with retaining focus, missing things others don’t, or eye discomfort? You should probably see a specialist, even if you… Read More
Did you know that an estimated 1.3 billion people around the world have some sort of visual impairment? And according to WHO, 80% of visual impairment cases are avoidable. In the U.S. alone, an estimated 7,675,600 people had some form of visual disability in 2016. There are also 38 million adults aged 40 and older who experience blindness, have low vision,… Read More
Magruder Eye Institute has added Dr. Jeffrey Golen, Cornea Specialist and Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, to its staff of eleven board-certified Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. Dr. Golen treats a wide variety of corneal diseases, including Fuchs’ Dystrophy and other corneal dystrophies, keratoconus, corneal scars, infectious keratitis (corneal ulcers), dry eye, pterygium, eye surface tumors, corneal calcification, and traumatic injuries. He… Read More
A leading Central Florida Ophthalmology practice since 1963, Magruder Eye Institute has now pioneered a unique professional position in physician-led care for ocular disease, management and treatment. Board-certified Physician Assistant Chase Hutchings has joined the widely respected eye care team,working under the guidance of Dr. John Lehr, board-certified Ophthalmologist and Retina Surgeon. Like other Physician Assistants, Chase has thousands of… Read More
Viviana López, O.D., has joined the growing staff of board-certified eye doctors who, along with performing comprehensive eye examinations, are also trained in diagnosing, managing and treating a variety of eye disease, including Dry Eyes, Diabetic Eye Disease, Glaucoma, and Macular Degeneration. Dr. López sees patients of all ages at EyeCare Optical — Kissimmee, a division of Magruder Eye… Read More
