General Practitioners

• Arthritis
  Research has indicated that conditions such as diabetes, thyroid complications, blepharitis and rheumatoid arthritis increase the chance of developing dry eye.

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Glaucoma affects the optic nerve of the eye and can lead to severe vision loss and even blindness if left undiagnosed and untreated. Be sure to let your optometrist know if you have a family history of glaucoma. Those over 60 are also at elevated risk as well as African and Mexican Americans.
• Macular Degeneration
  More than 10 million Americans currently suffer from some form of macular degeneration, making it the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the country. Unfortunately, it’s also considered incurable at this point, which makes early detection even more important. Risk factors include age and genetics, and smoking.
• Laser Eye Surgery
  Corneal Refractive Therapy, refers to a process involving specially designed contact lenses. The contact lenses, worn while you sleep, reshape the corneal surface in your eyes. It’s an excellent choice for people who are nearsighted and no longer wish to wear corrective glasses or daily contacts but are not yet interested in Lasik surgery.
• Cataracts
  One of the leading causes of vision loss in those over the age of 40, cataracts cause the ocular lens to become progressively clouded. Several types of treatment are available, including outpatient surgery.
• Eye Exam
  A comprehensive eye exam should be a part of everyone’s health maintenance routine. Caught early, many eye-related disorders have a far better prognosis than their counterparts that have been allowed to progress. This procedure takes about an hour, and the optometrist will perform a variety of tests designed to present an overall picture of the functionality and health of your eyes. Here’s what you can expect from a comprehensive eye exam with Tropical Eye Associates...

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Thyroid