Dr. James B. Coppola

Dr. James B. Coppola Dr. James Coppola, DIPLOMATE AMERICAN BOARD OF OPTOMETRY. we are dedicated to providing high-quality optometry services in a comfortable environment.

Complete eye care services,Contact lenses: Multifocal, colors, daily disp Call us at 941-625-5797!

7 Easy Tips for Getting a Great Eye Exam
03/25/2026

7 Easy Tips for Getting a Great Eye Exam

The eye holds a unique place in medicine. Your eye doctor can see almost every part of your eye from an exterior view. Other than your skin, almost every other part of your body cannot be fully examined without either entering the body (with a...

Finding a Wrinkle in Your Eye
03/04/2026

Finding a Wrinkle in Your Eye

A wrinkle on the retina -- which is also known as an epiretinal membrane or a macular pucker -- is a thin, translucent tissue that develops on the surface of the retina.The retina is the inner layer that lines the inside of the back of the...

Bilberry and Macular Degeneration
02/25/2026

Bilberry and Macular Degeneration

Is bilberry a wonder supplement for your macular degeneration?The jury is still out on that question. There is some supportive experimental data but no well-done human studies that show significant benefit.What you shouldn’t do is pass up taking...

How to Make Your Red Eyes Redder
02/18/2026

How to Make Your Red Eyes Redder

Is it safe to use "Redness Relief" eye drops regularly? The short answer is NO. Here’s the slightly longer answer. There are several eye “Redness Relief” products on the over-the-counter market, such as those made by Visine, Clear Eyes,...

Love Is in the Air...and the Eyes
02/11/2026

Love Is in the Air...and the Eyes

We have all heard the term ”Love is in the Air,” but did you know that love can be wonderfully expressed through the eyes?  Certain chemicals that help produce the emotion of love can be emitted through emotions expressed in the...

Macular Degeneration--A Common Vision Condition
02/04/2026

Macular Degeneration--A Common Vision Condition

Age-related macular degeneration, often called ARMD or AMD, is the leading cause of vision loss among Americans 65 and older.AMD causes damage to the macula, which is the central portion of the retina responsible for sharp central vision. AMD...

What Does 20/20 Even Mean?
01/28/2026

What Does 20/20 Even Mean?

One of the most commonly asked questions in an eye exam comes right after the refraction, or glasses prescription check: “What is my vision?”Almost invariably, people know the term “20/20”. In fact, it’s a measure of pride for many people. “My...

You Want to Stick a Needle in My Eye? Part II
01/21/2026

You Want to Stick a Needle in My Eye? Part II

There are certain eye conditions where an injection into your eye might be recommended.Injections into the eye, specifically into the vitreous or gel-filled cavity of the eye, are called intravitreal injections.In Part 1 of this series, we talked...

You Want to Stick a Needle in My Eye?
01/14/2026

You Want to Stick a Needle in My Eye?

There are some eye conditions where your doctor might recommend an eye injection as a treatment option.Injections into the eye, specifically into the vitreous or gel-filled cavity of the eye, are called intravitreal injections.Anti-vascular...

6 Activities That Can Elevate or Lower Blood Pressure
01/07/2026

6 Activities That Can Elevate or Lower Blood Pressure

There have been studies undertaken over the past several years to try and understand if there are any of our day-to-day activities that either help or hurt the management of glaucoma.Most of the studies demonstrated very little impact on the...

What to Know About Eye Exam Tests
12/31/2025

What to Know About Eye Exam Tests

If it's been a while since your last eye exam--or if you've never had one done--it's always nice to know what testing you might have done and what issues the eye doctor looks for.  Here's the scoop on some common testing...Visual FieldThe visual...

Eye Jokes--Our Holiday Gift to You
12/24/2025

Eye Jokes--Our Holiday Gift to You

In light of the holiday season, here are our top 10 eye care jokes. 1) What do you call a blind deer? No Eye Deer! 2) What do you call a blind deer with no legs? Still No Eye Deer! 3) Why do eye doctors live long lives? Because they...

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