Gasparilla Health & Fitness Expo

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The Updegraff Laser Vision team will be at the “8 On Your Side Health & Fitness Expo” this Friday February 20 and Saturday February 21. This FREE expo, which is part of the Gasparilla Distance Classic, is opened to the public and will offer the latest in running shoes and apparel, as well as medical […]

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TRADING PLACES: A CATARACT SURGEON’S PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH CATARACT SURGERY

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We want to Thank Dr. Slonim for this nice write up. Original Source: www.allaboutvision.comArticle Written By: Charles Slonim, MD [Editor’s note: AllAboutVision.com editorial board member Charles B. Slonim, MD, wrote about his personal experience with cataract surgery in 2008, when he was inspired to change what he tells his own patients about when to have […]

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Blue Ocean Film Festival

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Last week, the Blue Ocean Film Festival concluded in St. Petersburg. The Updegraff Laser Vision team wrapped up the event as more than just sponsors, they left as part of a tightly-knit ocean community who came together for a greater good. Films were debuted and released, celebrities walked the blue carpet and everyone shared visions […]

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62ND ANNUAL ST. ANTHONY’S HOSPITAL FASHION SHOW

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At Updegraff Laser Vision we believe in giving back and being involved with our community. Yesterday, Dr. Steve Updegraff participated in one of his favorite events, the annual St. Anthony’s Hospital Fashion show. “Passport to Fashion” had fashions presented by White House/Black Market and Sacino’s with all proceeds benefiting programs and services at St. Anthony’s […]

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Protect our marine culture

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Pinellas County is a destination. As a lifelong resident who is immersed in our marine culture — from the beaches to the now-pristine nurseries of our bay grass flats — I am outraged by this aspect being but a footnote in the cruise ship discussion. I have personally witnessed the tragic effects of dredging sensitive […]

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LASIK LIVE APP BY UPDEGRAFF LASER VISION

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The team at Updegraff Laser Vision is excited to announce the launch of our new, one-of-a-kind Mobile App. The new Application, named “LASIK Live,” does just that. LASIK Live is a free online App that securely live streams a patient’s procedure for loved ones to watch in real-time. How it Works:LASIK Live uses the web’s […]

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8 ON YOUR SIDE HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO

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The Updegraff Laser Vision team will be at the “8 On Your Side Health & Fitness Expo” this Friday February 21 and Saturday February 22. The expo, which is part of the Gasparilla Distance Classic, is FREE and opened to the public and will offer the latest in fitness equipment and apparel as, as well […]

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TAMPA BAY FROGMAN CHARITY SWIM

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On Sunday, January 19th Dr. Updegraff will be joining hundreds of other swimmers in the 5th Annual, 5k Tampa Bay Frogman Charity Swim to raise money for wounded Navy Seals. Since its conception in 2010, the Frogman has been gaining exposure and participants. For the past two years there has been a wait list just […]

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New Vision – The Beginning of a 500 Mile Journey

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Jan Moss had Crystalens implants earlier this year. Then, she went on a journey. Jan Moss scheduled her procedure only weeks before walking the Camino de Santiago, a five-hundred mile pilgrimage form St. Jean Pied de Port, France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Dating back to Medieval Times, the Camino de Santiago, or “Way of […]

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Lens Implants are not just for Cataracts

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One of our patients, Stephanie Fisher recently posted the testimonial below to her Facebook wall. She gracious let us use it for our blog in hopes to help clear up a common misconception. Many people believe that lens implants are just a follow up procedure for patients who have had cataracts. This is not true. […]

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