Phone Number
(813) 971-3846
After Hours
(727) 343-3004
Dry eyes are one of those symptoms that a lot of people write off or ignore. Oh, it’s just allergies. No, really, I must have just walked through some smoke or something. No, my eyes just tear up sometimes. Nothing’s wrong. Any of these sound familiar? If so, you should be considering what your dry eyes might be trying to tell you.
Dry eyes aren’t just a symptom of allergies, poor air quality, exposure to winds and cold temps, or side effects of medications. There are also a lot of health conditions and eye conditions that could be diagnosed with a symptom of dry eyes. Dry eyes themselves can also cause blurry vision, although that vision loss is usually not permanent. For these reasons, it is important to see a doctor as soon as you notice that your eyes are dry. Continue Reading
If you have relatively good eyesight and few vision problems, you might assume that you don’t need to worry about your eyes, but your eyes can also be affected by the lids that protect them. Here are some common eyelid problems that should be addressed right away. Chronic dry eyes with no apparent cause Many… Continue Reading
Florida’s allergy season actually lasts quite a long time, anywhere from February through November, depending on the allergen. If you have seasonal allergies, you probably experience a lot of eye and vision-related symptoms during allergy flares. When you have these issues frequently, the allergy symptoms can mask symptoms of other eye conditions. There are a… Continue Reading
Dry eyes are irritating and sometimes even painful, but they aren’t that important, right? You could be wrong. There are many different potential causes for dry eyes, and some of them are very easily treated at home. However, sometimes dry eyes are a symptom of a bigger problem. Often, eyes become dry because the eyelid… Continue Reading
Did you know that your eyelid surgery could be covered by your health insurance? Really, it all depends on why you are having the eyelid surgery and what type of surgical procedure is being done. Even if you will benefit cosmetically from your surgery, there are instances in which it could still be covered by… Continue Reading
Aging is a big concern for many men and women, and one that is not always addressed. One of the problem areas that many people don’t talk about is the eyes. The eyes can age you considerably, especially if your eyelids are baggy or sagging, or if you have undereye baggage and discoloration. Luckily, there… Continue Reading
There are many different types of eyelid conditions that may require surgery. Two of these are ectropion and entropion. Because these sound similar and because they are opposites of one another, it is important to understand the difference between these two conditions. What Is Ectropion? Ectropion is an eyelid condition in which the lower eyelid… Continue Reading
Thyroid eye disease is most often caused by hyperthyroidism, which itself could be the result of Graves disease. Most people who are diagnosed with Graves disease develop thyroid eye disease within six months. Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder, and thyroid eye disease is the result of the body’s immune system creating new tissue, muscle,… Continue Reading
Sometimes having dry eyes is just a product of being ill, having allergies, or being in a dry environment, but sometimes dry eyes are an indicator of a much deeper problem. Here are some of the common reasons for chronic dry eyes and how they can be treated. Ectropion and Entropion Ectropion is an eyelid… Continue Reading
Blepharospasm is a very debilitating condition that affects many people every year. Most often women aged 50 to 60 are victims of the disease. If you have been having uncontrolled twitching or spasming of the eyelid muscles, you should read on to learn about blepharospasm and how it is treated. What Is Blepharospasm? There is… Continue Reading
Phone: (813) 971-3846
(727) 342-3004 (also after hours)
Office Hours:
Mon - Thu: 8am - 5pm
Fri: 8am - 12pm
5379 Primrose Lake Cir
Tampa, FL 33647
(Inside the office of The Bowman Institute for Dermatologic Surgery)
Phone: (813) 971-3846
6950 Central Ave
St. Petersburg, FL 33707
(Inside the office of The Pasadena Eye Center)
(727) 342-3004 (also after hours)
501 N. Howard Ave, Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33606
14003 Lakeshore Blvd
Hudson, FL 34667
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