Did you know that some of your habits before bedtime could be damaging your eyes, disrupting your sleep, and putting your overall health in jeopardy? Here are a few tips to make sure you get plenty of restful sleep. Dr. J. Michael Witherington OD has been a trusted resource for eye health in Ft. Myers […]
Winter is here — are your eyes ready? Here’s what you should know about caring for your eyes in the colder months. Dr. J. Michael Witherington OD is the founder of the Fort Myers Eye Center OptiExpress, one of the most trusted resources for eye health in South Florida. OptiExpress provides comprehensive eye exams, contact […]
While getting older certainly has its benefits — retirement security, an empty nest — looking older isn’t necessarily something we eagerly anticipate. Here are a few tips for keeping your eyes bright and healthy at any age! Dr. J. Michael Witherington OD is one of Fort Myers’s most respected eye specialists, caring for a diverse […]
Choosing the right eye doctor for you can be a challenging task. If you’re selecting an eye doctor in Ft. Myers, here are a few tips to consider to ensure you find the best optometrist in Ft. Myers, Florida. For more than twenty years, Dr. J. Michael Witherington OD has been among South Florida’s leading […]
Smoking is terrible for overall health, but it is particularly bad for eye health and can exacerbate conditions that trigger vision loss. Here’s what you need to know about smoking and your eyes. OptiExpress provides comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, a gallery of designer frames, and a one-hour onsite lab. There is no part […]
While there is no substitute for regular eye exams, knowing how to properly care for your eyes between optometrist visits is critical for optimizing eye health. Here are answers from OptiExpress to a few of the most frequently asked questions about eye health and eye care. OptiExpress provides comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, a […]
Sleep affects eye health in a variety of ways. Here is why you should always strive for the best possible quality of sleep every night. OptiExpress provides comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, a gallery of designer frames, and a one-hour onsite lab. Have you ever struggled to recover from an all-nighter or a poor […]
Do you know how to maximize your eye safety at home? Here are a few tips from OptiExpress for making sure you aren’t at risk of eye injury from items around the house. OptiExpress provides comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, a gallery of designer frames, and a one-hour onsite lab. Nearly half of the […]
Can certain types of makeup harm our eyes? Here’s what you need to know about eye makeup and eye health. OptiExpress provides comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, a gallery of designer frames, and a one-hour onsite lab. In previous centuries, cosmetics contained some pretty unsavory ingredients, such as arsenic, lead, and mercury, which are […]
If you have unmanaged diabetes or think you might have diabetes, you should seriously consider having a complete eye exam. Here’s what you need to know about how diabetes affects your eye health. OptiExpress provides comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, a gallery of designer frames, and a one-hour onsite lab. The ability to see […]
