Blogs

Welcome to our blog!

Dr. Nate and Dr. Beth like to write on subjects that affect us in our daily lives and are relevant to healthy eye care. This blog contains information about not only about the vision of children and adults, but scientific research into vision. There are also posts about past Bright Eyes events and other local happenings.

We are always looking for excellent guest posts to share with our readers, so if you are interested, fill out the contact form below and let us know!

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Dr. Nate & Dr. Beth

Research Shows Adults Can Be Treated for Amblyopia

Treatment options for adults with amblyopia isn't magic. It is real and based on science.


Top Ten Steps For Myopia Control

It is something of a tradition here at Bright Eyes Family Vision Care to celebrate the coming new year with a Top Ten List, starting in 2008 with 10 resolutions you should make for eye health.


Optometrist Barbie!

Recently Stephanie from our favorite toy store, Learning Express at Citrus Park, gave Dr. Nate an amazing present...


Protecting Our Kids From Head Injuries In Soccer

This week the United States Soccer Federation introduced new safety initiatives to reduce head injuries for young athletes. The new regulations will prohibit players 10 years of age or younger from heading the ball and limits headers in practice for athletes ages 11 to 13...


Myopia gene? Well, Partially.

For those of us who are concerned about myopia and its development,  there is some pretty big news! Just take a look at the screen shot of all the news headlines to the right. It goes on an on...


Quit getting bent out of shape, with TurboFlex!

Are your glasses constantly needing adjustment? Do the temples (or arms as most patients call them) seem like they're always too wide? As an optician here at Bright Eyes, I find that I perform a fair amount of adjustments for these issues...


The Brooks Celebrate Life Event

As anyone who has experienced severe trauma knows - it can be devastating for the victim, friends, and family. Many activities that were previously taken for granted can be a frustrating challenge...


Great Glasses Play Day!

Are you and your kids ready for our BIGGEST Great Glasses Play Day event yet?!?


Will My Child Be Nearsighted?

Following the American Optometric Association's recommendations of performing eye exams for children before age 1, at age 3, and before starting kindergarten, that is one of the most common questions that Dr. Knighton and I get.


How Can an Eye Exam Detect High Cholesterol?

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 27.9% of Americans have high cholesterol. Most of the time high cholesterol has no symptoms, so many people may not even know they are affected...


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