Family Eye Center South

Family Eye Center South Board Certified Optometric Physician. From routine exams to contact lenses, we go above and beyond to serve you.

Family Eye Center South in Lakeland, Florida, is where you'll find Dr. Anthony Trawick, Lakeland's most trusted eye doctor. Our level of expertise and customer service is what sets us apart from the rest. We take the time to care—come see the difference.

05/02/2024

Each of your eyes has a small blind spot in the back of the retina where the optic nerve attaches. You don’t notice the hole in your vision because your eyes work together to fill in each other’s blind spot!

04/30/2024

A visual field test is a method used to measure a person’s entire scope of vision, including central and peripheral vision. The test is designed to map the field of vision for each eye individually and is useful in detection of retinal disease.

04/25/2024

Regular visits to your optometrist are important. This is an excellent way to prevent or catch early any eye diseases that could potentially develop into dangerous infections or even loss of eyesight.

04/23/2024

While the floaters in your vision are typically nothing to worry about and are actually quite natural, noticing an increase in them could signal other issues. If you notice an increase, schedule an appointment today.

04/18/2024

Did you know that the average person with regular color vision can distinguish between more than 100 different color hues? A severely color blind person, on the other hand, can only distinguish about 20.

04/16/2024

If you are having trouble seeing signs at night or from reasonable distances, it is time to set an appointment with our office. We offer eye care that is top quality for an affordable rate, we know you depend on your eyes day in and day out, and will give you the care you not only deserve but need.

04/11/2024

Are you a consummate athlete who loves to get in a game of racquetball as often as possible? To protect your vision, remember to wear safety eyewear, just in case an out of control ball flies at your face.

04/09/2024

Unfortunately, having certain medical conditions like diabetes can have a major impact on your eye health. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes, we should discuss how often you’ll need eye exams and any eye symptoms to watch for.

04/04/2024

Myopia, more commonly known as near-sightedness, impairs the ability to see things at a distance. The most common cause is the eyeball growing too large during childhood causing the focal point to be in front of the retina; however, it is not the only one.

04/02/2024

We recognize how easy it can be to let a few eye appointments slide when your conditions is usually unchanged. Whether you already wear glasses, or your vision is 20-20, maintaining your regular optometrist visits is the best way to ensure you know what’s really going on with your eyes.

03/28/2024

You may already know the benefits to your eyes of wearing sunglasses on sunny days, but it’s also important to shield your eyes on cloudy days. Remember, the sun doesn’t have to be in full view for its UV rays to reach and harm your eyes.

03/26/2024

Standard deviation refers to the difference in peripheral field perception when compared to a large group of similar patients. The reliability index refers to the overall reliability of the patient for each eye and can indicate fatigue or poor understanding of the test.

03/21/2024

Tell your optometrist if you have trouble seeing at night. Night-blindness is a condition in which you are unable to see well in low-light situations. It’s caused by a problem with your retina and can be worsened by improper corrective lenses, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetes.

03/19/2024

Vitamin E is a vitamin that will help your sight in a couple of ways, both by cutting back your risk of cataracts and by cutting back your risk of macular degeneration. Vitamin E can be found in almonds or hazelnuts.

03/14/2024

As we age, the muscles in our eyes aren’t able to focus on objects close to us as well as when we were younger. This condition is called presbyopia, which literally means “old eye.” The most common treatment for presbyopia is glasses.

03/12/2024

For people with good regular vision, it’s natural to wonder whether that annual eye exam is really necessary. Remember, even people with 20/20 vision can still develop glaucoma, cataracts and a host of other ailments.

03/07/2024

Contact lenses are worn right on the eyes. They are available in a variety of types and styles, including hard, soft, extended wear, disposable, rigid gas permeable and bifocal. Ask your optometrist about the pros and cons of contact lenses and which are the best for you.

03/05/2024

Did you know that it’s possible to improve the color discrimination for a color blind person with glasses? Using colored lenses can help them better distinguish their missing colors, but won’t correct the problem.

Address

5125 S Lakeland Drive, Ste 1
Lakeland, FL
33813

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+18636447773

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