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Do you have droopy or saggy eyelids that make you look tired or older than you are? Do they make it harder to see? If so, these may be signs of a condition called ptosis. When you have ptosis, it causes the eyelid to sag. This may be only slightly or enough to partially or… Read More

Do your eyes often feel dry, irritated, or cause feelings of discomfort? For most people, dry eyes are a temporary problem. Going to sleep, taking a break from your screen, or putting in eye drops can soothe your eyes until they begin producing tears again. However, dysfunction of the meibomian glands can cause your eyes… Read More

Are you considering LASIK? Although it is a fantastic way of achieving visual freedom from glasses and contact lenses, it’s crucial to do your research. Not all LASIK surgeons and practices that offer this vision correction procedure are created equal. If a provider is offering a deal that sounds too good to be true, seems… Read More

Do you or someone you love have cataracts? You may be wondering if you need cataract surgery. With this decision also comes what kind of intraocular lens to choose before having cataract surgery. Choosing an intraocular lens (IOL) should involve taking your lifestyle and vision goals after cataract surgery into account. For many people, a… Read More

Dr. Skilling retires after forty-five years in ophthalmology There aren’t enough words to describe Dr. Francis Skilling’s forty-five-year tenure in the medical field. After forty-two years at Eye Associates of Tallahassee and serving thousands of patients, Dr. Skilling’s retirement is bittersweet to many. He has been a leader in the North Florida medical community, and… Read More

Have you heard the big news? On August 26th, 2019, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved the PanOptix IOL. The PanOptix IOL is the newest advancement in cataract surgery. Eye Associates of Tallahassee’s ophthalmologist, Dr. Tony Weaver, discussed how the PanOptix IOL could change the future of cataract surgery. Weaver, who has been an ophthalmologist for… Read More

August is a busy time of the year for most parents as they scramble to get everything together in time to send their kids back to school. Haircuts, fall clothes, new backpacks, and school supplies are probably just a few of the things on your to-do list right now. There is one item that is… Read More

Did you know that 80 percent of your child’s learning will be done with their eyes? Good vision is required to read, write, and use an iPad and other classroom materials. Without good vision, children can struggle with even the most basic tasks and fall behind. Summer means a break from school but you still… Read More

Many people believe that if there was a problem with their eyes, they would notice before it severely impacted their vision. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Some of the most common eyes diseases like cataracts can develop so slowly and painlessly that people don’t notice the symptoms early on. A cataract is formed when… Read More

We are often asked why it is important to have yearly comprehensive eye exams. If you don’t have a family history of eye disease and you don’t have any visions problems, do you really need to schedule yearly eye exams? What is the point of a yearly exam when nothing ever seems to change with… Read More