Introducing Dr. Kristen Valles, Specializing in General Optometry & Dry Eye Treatment
Florida Eye Associates welcomes Dr. Kristen Valles, O.D., Certified Optometrist, to the medical team. She provides comprehensive vision care with a focus on general optometry and the diagnosis and management of dry eye disease. Dr. Valles is committed to helping patients achieve and maintain optimal visual health through personalized treatment plans and advanced diagnostic techniques. […]
Ocular Inflammation Clinical Study: Eylea Injections
Are you currently being treated with Eylea Injections every 4 to 6 weeks? if so, you may qualify for an alternative free oral medication as part of a clinical study. If you are interested and think you qualify, please complete our clinical trial contact form to request an eligibility screening. Participants in any clinical trial are […]
Clinical Trials for Dry and Wet Macular Degeneration
Are you currently being treated with Eylea Injections every 4 to 6 weeks? if so, you may qualify for an alternative free oral medication as part of a clinical study. If you are interested and think you qualify, please complete our clinical trial contact form to request an eligibility screening. Participants in any clinical trial are […]
Technician gets to the heart of eye problems
A 2006 visit with a former friend from New York City helped steer Monique Badillo toward life on the Space Coast working as as a certified ophthalmic technician (COT). Amazingly, living near her friend in Palm Bay was Yvonne Santiago, clinic manager for Florida Eye Associates, whom had trained Badillo to be a COT in […]
Understanding Cataracts
by Tracy Ravin, MD Cataracts are a leading cause of curable blindness worldwide. In the , no one should go blind from cataracts with proper care of an ophthalmologist. Formation of a cataract is a normal aging process of the lens inside the eye. The lens is the part of the eye that helps focus […]
Diabetic Retinopathy Overview
An Overview by Ralph Paylor, MD Diabetic retinopathy is an ocular complication of diabetes. It affects about one half of the Americans diagnosed with diabetes and can lead to blindness if undetected or untreated. Because diabetic retinopathy can damage your sight without obvious symptoms, diabetics should have a dilated eye examination at least once a […]