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Dr. G. Brock Magruder, Jr., or Doc Brock as he is known by his friends and patients, has been an integral part of Orlando area his entire life. After attending Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park, Florida, Doc Brock graduated from Emory College, earning a bachelor’s degree in chemistry followed by his medical degree. With [...]

Night Shift is Apple’s iOS 9.3 answer to healthy technology. In four clicks, your phone might just help you sleep better. The Orlando LASIK specialists at Magruder Laser Vision have found that many of their patients use smartphones before bed, which may interrupt their ability to fall asleep quickly. With Night Shift, the “shift” signifies [...]

Traffic in Orlando is a given. Maneuvering from one city block to another may take fifteen minutes when roads are overcrowded. Life would be so much simpler if more people rode to work on bicycles instead of cars. Strap on your helmet – and sunglasses – as you hit the neighborhoods and back roads of [...]

Digital technology improves every day, and most people do not realize how much time they spend looking at desktop screens, tablets, smartphones, and digital displays in restaurants. This constant barrage of multicolored lights and tiny letters as your eyes track the same pattern repeatedly can cause eye strain, especially with the contrast, flickering lights, and [...]

With the advent of summer, most vacationers grab a pair of sunglasses before hitting the beach or driving around in a convertible. However, sunglasses are important eyewear every season of the year. Rather than thinking of your glasses as a fashion statement, the Orlando ophthalmology team at Magruder Laser Vision wants you to view sunglasses [...]

The fun-filled days of summer are upon us, and it is time to visit amusement parks, swim, play in the sand on the beach, and enjoy the great outdoors! But first, where are your glasses? And did you order that extra set of contacts before you packed your bags? Magruder Laser Vision offers Orlando LASIK [...]

The curvature of the posterior cornea has stolen some of the spotlight from its anterior surface sibling over recent years. Two increasingly important roles the posterior corneal curvature plays in our patients relates to astigmatism correction in cataract surgery and in the surveillance of patients suspicious for keratoconus or forme fruste keratoconus. Role of posterior [...]

The Florida sun is extremely bright in the summer months, but sunlight is not the only issue your eyes will encounter during the summer. The Orlando ophthalmology experts at Magruder Laser Vision present several summer eye tips that will keep your eyes looking good and seeing even better. Wear Sunglasses Sunglasses that provide 100% ultraviolet [...]

You may have heard the do’s and don’ts and watching the upcoming Solar Eclipse by now. In the Sunshine State, although we won’t have the ability to see the eclipse in all totality, it’s still a historic moment that doesn’t come around too often. Here in Orlando, the eclipse will be positioned to our view [...]

Summertime! Grab your sunscreen, beach umbrella, and glasses! But wait, how will you juggle wearing glasses and sunglasses? You opt for contacts and smile at your reflection in the mirror. Driving to the beach with the top down sounded like such a great idea until the wind whipped your hair beneath your sunglasses and directly [...]

Ahh, summer in Florida! The pool invites you to dive in, your boat is ready to hit the water, and you have your glove oiled for your favorite summer sport, baseball. Unfortunately, it seems whatever activity you enjoy outside is hindered by wearing glasses. Even a walk around the block can become dangerous if sweat [...]

Some eye clinics have a caring staff while others may use the latest technology. Checking out a third eye clinic, you may find specialized ophthalmologists with knowledge of the newest procedures. With so many Orlando ophthalmologists available, how do you decide? At Magruder Laser Vision, where our motto is “Correcting Vision – Changing Lives,” we [...]