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Dr. Gulani and The Gulani Vision Institute has recently been featured in the press highlighting Jacksonville as a potential Medical Destination for patients from all over the world. First Coast News –  Is Jacksonville ready for a boost in medical tourism? WJCT News – Jacksonville Wins State Grants To Promote Medical Tourism ‘Medical Tourism’ is the […]

In honor of National Elephant Appreciation Day on September 22, here are some facts about elephant eyes. Their eyes are very small, only about 1.5” in diameter The location of their eyes on the side of their heads allows for peripheral vision but not depth perception; the trunk creates a large blind spot in their […]

Recently we read that September is National Little League Month. We’re not sure how many people actually celebrate this observance, but it got us thinking about all of those boys and girls on the field who wear corrective lenses as they play. In turn, this made us think of “vision-challenged” adults who continue playing sports […]

If you ever have a doctor tell you that there are no potential complications of LASIK, run the other way – and don’t look back! LASIK eye surgery, not unlike any type of surgery, carries with it possible risks. More than 14 million Americans have had LASIK, and if you search hard enough, you will […]

You’ve undoubtedly heard the term LASIK eye surgery, and you may even know someone who has had the procedure done. But do you really know what steps are involved in a LASIK procedure? Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, commonly referred to as LASIK, is a procedure to treat farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism. In these vision conditions, […]

In honor of National Tell a Joke Day on August 16, here’s a “cornea” one for your enjoyment: It’s been said ophthalmology is a “contact” sport. There is a bit of truth in this! Ophthalmologists do deal with patients who wear contact lenses and glasses. In fact, at Gulani Vision Institute we are concerned with […]

August is National Eye Exam Month. This observance is a good reminder about the importance of having regular eye exams. Often people take their vision for granted, especially if they don’t need to wear corrective lenses. Even those who are nearsighted, farsighted or have astigmatism might become complacent about exams if their vision is stable. […]

Many people are unaware that wearing contacts every day may be a bigger risk than having their vision corrected with LASIK. The fact is, if you have to wear contact lenses, hard contact lenses will give you the best vision, but they are a real nuisance, uncomfortable, prone to slipping, and easily broken. Soft contacts […]