Board-certified Optometrist, Kranston Boodram, O.D., has joined the growing Orlando-area Magruder Eye Institute office, EyeCare Optical. Dr. Boodram performs comprehensive eye examinations for all ages, provides prescriptions for glasses and hard, soft and specialty contact lenses, and oversees diagnosis and treatment for a variety of eye diseases at EyeCare Optical in Lake Nona and at Magruder Eye Institute in Orlando. … Read More
14 million people in America suffer from some variety of vision impairment. This varies from mild conditions through to medical emergencies. And treatment of vision disorders cost around $139 billion each year. Fortunately, there is lots of amazing help at hand. If you suffer from any sort of vision impairment an Ophthalmologist and Optometrist can help you get… Read More
There are almost 25 million Americans who have been diagnosed with cataracts at some point in their lives. There are also nearly 3 million people who have been diagnosed with glaucoma. If you fall into either of these categories, then you should already know how important it is for you to see an Ophthalmologist on a regular basis. An Ophthalmologist can help you… Read More
Globally, 1.3 billion people have some type of vision impairment. If you have vision problems, visiting an Ophthalmologist might help improve your vision and increase your eye health. Even if you have great vision, there’s still a likely chance you’ll need to see an Ophthalmologist. Are you visiting an Ophthalmologist for the first time? If so, you’re… Read More
Statistics indicate that over 24.4 million Americans are affected by cataracts. Individuals aged 40 and over have the highest prevalence rate of cataracts. The likelihood to develop this condition increases with age. When an individual starts suffering from cataracts, the lens in their eye(s) becomes compromised and is no longer able to focus light onto their retina… Read More
There are numerous contact lens options out there on the market, but how do you know which one is right for you? In this article we break down the most common types of contact lenses, and exactly how to pick the best one for you. A Brief History of Contact Lenses People have always tried… Read More
Did you know dry eye syndrome is prevalent among older people? In fact, about 4.88 million Americans aged 50 and above have this condition. However, younger people experience this, too, especially in this age of smartphones. Dry eyes are not only irritating due to its symptoms, but it can also decrease the quality of life. This… Read More
In 2010 around 60.5 million people had glaucoma. But by 2020, this figure could reach up to 80 million. This is because we are an aging population. And as we age the likelihood of experiencing glaucoma increases. But most types of glaucoma don’t just come on gradually with age. The signs of acute glaucoma are brutal and come on suddenly…. Read More
Is there any sense we rely on more than vision? For people who have never had impaired vision, it is hard to imagine how to get around without healthy vision. That’s why vision changes send so many people into a panic. If you’re in panic mode because you’re seeing black spots or floaters, take a breath. The… Read More
Out of all emergency department visits recorded, 80% involve corneal abrasion and foreign bodies. That’s a significant number of cases given that eye trauma accounts for three percent of all visits to the emergency department. The cornea is the transparent layer that shields the front of the eye. It is the most likely casualty of eye injury… Read More
