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Eye office myths are common, and a wide variety exists—from the feeling of receiving too many tests to thinking that all catar…
We’re here to continue our “Through the Eyes of Dr. Mittleman” recap!
A workplace culture of care has been shown to increase e…
Do you or someone you know have tattoos? Did you know that there’s an increasingly significant connection between tattoos and …
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) occurs when the central part of the retina (like the film in a camera) is damaged. It c…
SLT as leading glaucoma treatment
About 4.2 million people in the United States have glaucoma. Within that group, 1.5 million …
Keeping Our Eyes Forward: Anticipating and Understanding Common Pre-Surgery Questions
Want to know what pre-surgery questions …
Are you over 50 years old and experiencing vision loss? One common age-related eye disease is macular degeneration (AMD). Abou…
Next-Level Cataract Surgery Technology at Mittleman Eye with Alcon Unity
Dr. Mittleman and his Surgery Team are the first in…
Are you over 65 and dreaming of a life less dependent on glasses or contact lenses? Cataracts often cloud this dream, but with…
Experiencing blurry vision, light sensitivity, or faded colors? Learn about common cataract symptoms and take the first step t…
If you are between 45 and 65 years old and want to be glasses independent, Refractive Lens Exchange is the right choice…
Discover the comfort and convenience of Office-Based Surgery (OBS) at Mittleman Eye in West Palm Beach. Experience a procedure…
A retinal tear is a serious condition that can lead to vision impairment if not promptly treated. The retina, a thin layer of …
If you are dealing with itchy eyes, you are in good company. Many individuals go through the day with eye redness, itching, an…
If you spend long hours in front of a screen, whether it is for work or leisure, you may be familiar with the discomfort of ey…
Those with diabetes likely understand the risk to health that comes with it. However, this condition can also significantly im…
If you are considering refractive lens exchange, it is likely you are aware of the many benefits that come with this procedure…
Fuch’s dystrophy is an inherited eye condition that leads to impaired vision and eye discomfort. Symptoms of Fuch’s dystrophy,…
Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that can lead to vision loss and blindness by damaging the optic nerve. There are a numbe…
Glaucoma often exists as a silent threat to your vision. It causes damage to the eye often without any symptoms to announce it…
Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that can greatly impact your eye health. In fact, the condition can even lead to…
Being vigilant about your eye health can help alert you to potential vision-threatening diseases and protect you from harmful …
The retina is the thin inner lining of the eye. It plays a vital role in our ability to see clearly, which is why it is import…
Refractive errors are common eye conditions that cause blurry vision. The components of the eye work together as light enters …
As the warmer months approach, we are quick to welcome the season by enjoying beach days, outdoor activities, and more time in…
Age-related macular degeneration occurs when aging causes damage to the macula, resulting in a loss of central vision. The mac…
We are so excited to have WON Best Ophthalmologist, Best Optometrist, Best Place to Work, Best Boss, and Best Green/Eco-Friend…
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens. This can lead to vision loss and even blindness. Patients suffering from c…
March is a time when optometrists and ophthalmologists celebrate Save Your Vision Month. It’s also a time when patients are en…
Severely drooping eyelids affect your field of vision but there are also cosmetic concerns. Such drooping of the upper eyelid,…
While keratoconus does not usually lead to total vision loss, those with this condition are often considered legally blind. Th…
Diabetes can wreak havoc on different parts of the body, and the eyes are no exception. Usually affecting both eyes, diabetic …
Those squiggly lines and specks in your field of vision are often a nuisance and not cause for concern. However, there are tim…
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that causes abnormally high eye pressure and damages the optic nerve. The optic nerve is a…
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that deals with the retina, the light-sensitive tissue lining the bac…
Live long enough, and you will probably develop cataracts. Right now, surgery is the only treatment for cataracts. The most co…
The front of the eye contains a clear “window” of tissue called the cornea. Your cornea is responsible for protecting the surf…
What is Glaucoma?
Scientists have identified several risk factors for glaucoma, including age, ethnicity, family history and o…
For as omnipresent as technology is in modern life, we are only just beginning to understand the kind of impact digital device…
If you have recently decided to start wearing contact lenses, you may have some trouble deciding which type of contacts to use…
By now, most people are aware that cataract surgery is a highly successful way to improve hazy vision. Performed regularly at …
Retinal detachment affects approximately one in 300 people at some point in their lifetime. Given that retinal detachment can …
Around middle age, most people notice that their near vision gets progressively blurrier. By the age of 55, nearly 80% of peop…
The transparent dome that serves as the outermost layer of the eye is known as the cornea. The cornea has the important job of…
Many people know that diabetes can seriously impact a person’s blood pressure, heart health and stroke risk, but not everyone …
Regular eye examinations play a crucial role in maintaining good vision and ocular health. At Mittleman Eye, we recommend adul…
Glaucoma is an eye disease that affects an estimated 3 million Americans. This condition causes pressure to build up in your e…
Health insurance is notoriously difficult to navigate on its own, and the team at Mittleman Eye recognizes how it can be even …
It’s common for people to give little thought to cataracts in their younger years, only to later realize that it is a subject …
As technology advances, so too do the options for restoring vision in formerly cloudy eyes, with minimal need for glasses. The…
Regular eye exams are more than just an opportunity to update your prescription and discover the latest fashion in eyeglass fr…
Rubbing the eyes is a reflex for most of us, a natural response to itches, irritation and allergies. By rubbing the eyes, we s…
When cataracts develop, images gradually become duller and hazier. Colors fade and vision slowly dims. These effects have real…
Refractive lens exchange (RLE) is an ideal vision-correction option for many patients who are not good candidates for LASIK. T…
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness for Americans 65 and older. As an age-related disease, it develops slow…
Dry eye, also known as dry eye syndrome or keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a chronic condition that can affect your enjoyment o…
Your eyes are at once fragile and incredibly complex, and they depend on you to keep them healthy, flawlessly functioning and …
Regularly checking your eye pressure is an important way you can help preserve your vision for a lifetime. Elevated eye pressu…
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At Mittleman Eye, we will continue to deliver excellent care to our patients while ensuring everyone’s safe…
Best of Palm Beach County 2020
Thanks to all of you, our local community, loyal friends, and patients; Mittleman Eye has been …
A 38-year-old man was referred to the medical retina service for evaluation of bilateral macular lesions noted by his general …
Mittleman Eye among the first in Palm Beach County to offer the Alcon PanOptix Lens
Alcon, the global leader in eye care, intr…
Dr. Louis Michaelos joins the eye care team at Mittleman Eye.
Raised in Florida, Louis now makes his home in West Palm Beach. …
Cataract awareness is important, so important that Prevent Blindness America has declared June as Cataract Awareness Month. Ca…
Mittleman Eye is proud to be one of the first in Palm Beach County to introduce and offer the NEW ACUVUE OASYS with Transition…
Don’t let eye floaters cloud your vision
• Floaters are little “cobwebs” or specks that float in your field of vision. They ar…
Best of Palm Beach County
Mittleman Eye made the top 5!
Last month we were excited to be nominated by our local community, fri…
Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is characterized by progressive loss of corneal endothelial cells, thickening of De…
Inflammation has been implicated in the pathogenesis of age-related degeneration(AMD), which suggests that nonsteroidal anti-i…
Large study shows 28% risk reduction.
■ Statins may reduce the risk of repeated surgery in patients who undergo surgery for de…
The Supreme Court is being asked to hear a case about whether eye drops are too big. Yes, you heard right. Are eye drops too b…
Researchers have found that people who drink a cup of hot tea daily are 74% less likely to be diagnosed with glaucoma than tho…
October is known as Eye Injury Prevention Month.
Your eyes are one of the most important components of your body. Imagine what…
We are proud to announce that due to our remarkable growth in Palm Beach County, we are soon opening a new location in Jupiter…
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recently updated its recommendations for the screening of chloroquine (CQ) and hyd…
On July, 15, 2016 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Tecnis Symfony® Intraocular Lenses for the treatmen…
The Kahook Dual Blade (KDB) is an elegant, single-use, ophthalmic blade that makes parallel incisions in the trabecular meshwo…
Purpose
To determine the association between cataract surgery and all-cause mortality in United States Medicare patients with …
David A. Mittleman, MD and Mittleman Eye have teamed up with Nova University and Larkin Community Hospital to proctor third an…
Drinking too much alcohol increases people’s risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease, and some types of cancer. Th…
World Health Day is celebrated every year on the founding day of the World Health Organization. Established in 1950 this event…
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The Nat…
We are excited to announce a limited time offer that will allow patients to receive Allergan Glaucoma Medications at no cost. …
Some of the same antiretroviral drugs that brought hope into the lives of HIV-infected patients might now be poised to do the …
A woman has become the first person in the UK to receive treatment using stem cells for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)…
Purpose
To investigate associations between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and age-related cataracts.
Setting
Department of …
Retrospective analysis of Duke Eye Center records and U.S. Medicare claims data showed a higher rate of cataract surgery-relat…
Association between Smoking and Uvetis: Results from the Pacific Ocular Inflammation Study.
PURPOSE:
To assess whether cigare…
As a glaucoma specialist who watches patients on a daily basis struggle with the use of eye drops for glaucoma, I am an advoca…
Amlodipine, Marginal Pupil Dilation Correlation Explored in Research
Iris-dilating rings may be needed in certain cases to enl…
Measurement of visual acuity and quality of life
PURPOSE:
To measure the change in visual acuity and vision-related quality o…
Tyrogenex studies oral treatment for wet AMD. Tyrogenex (West Palm Beach, FL) said it has initiated a phase 2 clinical trial f…
An injection of stem cells into the eye may soon slow or reverse the effects of early-stage age-related macular degeneration, …
Association of Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Importance The prevalence of obs…
Who developed the techniques that changed the way we treat patients who have cataracts?
Cataract surgery, as we know it today,…
With the increasing use of computers and smart devices, patients of all ages and their caregivers often need reliable informat…
A Population-Based Prospective Study of Male and Female Cohorts
Objective
To examine the association of total and specific ty…
Coffee consumption may prove helpful for more than a quick pick-me-up. One of the compounds contained in coffee beans may help…
Researchers found strong evidence of a link between cataracts and statin use, according to a recent article in the Canadian Jo…
Relief may require only a $4 generic.
Acute migraine headaches may be stopped or often reduced in intensity with beta blocker …
The Easy Drops app is designed to help patients keep track of their drop regimen
A new, free app may help patients become more…