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One of the First in Florida: Dr. Patel Brings the FDA-Approved TECNIS PureSee™ IOL to UCF Health

One of the First in Florida: Dr. Patel Brings the FDA-Approved TECNIS PureSee™ IOL to UCF Health

July 31, 2026
A New Era in Cataract Surgery, Right Here in Orlando When the FDA approved the TECNIS PureSee lens (TECNIS PureSee™ IOL) on March 12, 2026, it marked the arrival of a new category of vision: one that had not existed before in U.S. cataract surgery. Within weeks, that technology was available at UCF Health in…
7 Ways to Avoid a Hospital Readmission if You Have Diabetes

7 Ways to Avoid a Hospital Readmission if You Have Diabetes

April 28, 2026
If you or a loved one has been hospitalized for a diabetes-related complication, you already know how disruptive and frightening that experience can be. What many people don’t realize is that a large portion of diabetes-related hospital readmissions are preventable. Not through dramatic interventions, but through consistent, manageable habits that keep blood sugar under control…
Can What You Eat Actually Help Your Arthritis? An Integrative Rheumatologist Explains

Can What You Eat Actually Help Your Arthritis? An Integrative Rheumatologist Explains

April 15, 2026
Your Kitchen Might Be More Powerful Than Your Medicine Cabinet: An Integrative Rheumatologist Explains A Different Kind of Rheumatology Appointment If you’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, or another rheumatologic condition, your appointments have probably focused on medications — and for good reason. Disease-modifying treatments have transformed outcomes for millions of patients.…