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Join Eyecare Experts Dr. Gene Terrezza and Dr. Troy Bell as they share the latest news, innovations and trends in eye health for consumers. Eyecare Experts is brought to you by Terrezza Optical Group, which has been serving Florida and Alabama’s Gulf Coast since 1975.
Episodes
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Episode 24 - Women’s Hormones & Eye Health
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Did you know that hormonal changes can impact your vision and eye health? Whether it’s pregnancy or menopause, fluctuations in estrogen, progesterone, and androgens can lead to dry eyes, blurry vision, and even increased risks of eye diseases. In this episode of Eyecare Experts, Dr. Gene Terrezza and Dr. Troy Bell are joined by Dr. Karlee Johnson to discuss How hormonal shifts affect the eyes and why women experience more eye-related issues, vision changes related to pregnancy and menopause, the best treatments from LipiFlow, IPL therapy, punctal plugs, and prescription drops to natural remedies as well as prevention tips to support your eye health through every stage of life.
If you’ve ever wondered why your vision changes during different phases of life, this episode is a must-listen! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert eye care insights! Click the link below to watch the full episode on our YouTube channel.
Reference to Previous Episodes:
Episode 6 – Cataracts: https://youtu.be/MNduK2vt4_s
Episode 16 – Diabetes Awareness Month: https://youtu.be/NaKxHhxft1Y
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Episode 23 – New Navarre Office
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Air Force Veteran Dr. Oscar Corredor joins Eyecare Experts Dr. Gene Terrezza and Dr. Troy Bell to discuss opening our new location in Navarre! Our trio highlights the services, products and more that the new Navarre office houses. Conveniently located on Hwy. 98, adjacent to Harvest Village, this location features the latest technology and a wide variety of eyewear from affordable to luxury brands and more, all in a comfortable, modern space. To learn more about Bell & Terrezza Navarre or to request an appointment, visit us at https://terrezzaoptical.com/locations/navarre/. To watch the podcast on our YouTube channel, click the link below.
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Episode 22 – Low Vision
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
In recognition of Low Vision Awareness Month, our Eyecare Experts, Dr. Gene Terrezza and Dr. Troy Bell, discussed the impact of Low Vision on eye health for Episode 22. They provided helpful information on how Low Vision is diagnosed and the various treatment options and resources available for patients living with the condition. Check out this latest episode to learn more, and remember to like and subscribe to the Eyecare Experts wherever you get your podcasts.
Also mentioned during this episode are two previous pods linked below:
Episode 6 – Cataracts: https://youtu.be/MNduK2vt4_s
Episode 16 – Diabetes: https://youtu.be/NaKxHhxft1Y
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Episode 21 – New Baptist Hospital Office
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Dr. Gene Terrezza and Dr. Troy Bell welcomed Dr. Ian Bellard back to the Eyecare Experts podcast for Episode #21 to discuss opening our fourth office in Pensacola at Baptist Hospital. Check out this latest episode and learn more about this convenient location in two suites on the first floor of the Henderson Building on the new hospital campus. Enjoying Eyecare Experts? Rate, review, subscribe to the pod, and share it with a friend. We appreciate your support!
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Episode 20 – Doctors With a Heart
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
UPDATE - ALL APPOINTMENTS FILLED FOR 2025 DOCTORS WITH A HEART! It’s that time of the year…that’s right, we’ve kicked off registration for our annual Doctors With a Heart program. Your Eyecare Experts, Dr. Gene Terrezza and Dr. Troy Bell, are joined by Regional General Manager Kat Knight to discuss the 38th annual Doctors With a Heart program, which provides free eye exams and eyeglasses to uninsured, low-income patients. Together, the panel reviews how to register at one of our participating offices, the qualifications and more. Check Episode 20 to learn more, and don’t forget to like and subscribe to the Eyecare Experts wherever you get your podcasts.
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Episode 19 – Best of 2024
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Join us for a special edition of the Eyecare Experts podcast, where we recap our Best of 2024 for Episode 19! We dove into the analytics to identify our Top 5 podcasts from last year and compile clips from each of our most popular episodes. To view the complete top 5 episodes, click the links below. While you’re there, don’t forget to like and subscribe to the to the Eyecare Experts on your favorite podcast app.
Episode #3: Women’s Eye Health - https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-22f2r-15f1526
Episode #1: Save Your Vision - https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-8ptak-15b42d2
Episode #9: Contacts & Keratoconus - https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-47y86-167cea3
Episode #15: New Fairhope Office - https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-nxt77-1719dde
Episode #2: Sports & Eye Safety - https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-iqc6m-15db730
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Episode 18 – Using FSA/HSA & Gift Giving
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Join us for Episode 18 as our Eyecare Experts, Dr. Gene Terrezza and Dr. Troy Bell, are joined by our General Manager Kat Boyden again for this special holiday podcast. Together, the panel discusses using your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Spending Account (HSA) funds before the end of the year, as well as gift giving, including our gift card program! Check out this timely new episode, and don’t forget to like and subscribe to the Eyecare Experts on your favorite podcast app.
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Episode 17 – Your Eyes & Migraines
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Eyecare Experts Dr. Gene Terrezza and Dr. Troy Bell welcomed back Dr. Maggie Martin to the podcast for Episode 17 – Your Eyes & Migraines. Together, the panel discussed the devastating impact migraines have, the triggers for this debilitating condition and new lenses that may be able to help migraine sufferers. Check out this latest episode to learn more, and don’t forget to like and subscribe to the Eyecare Experts wherever you get your podcasts.

Welcome to Eyecare Experts
with Dr. Gene Terrezza & Dr. Troy Bell
Dr. Gene Terrezza has been in practice for over 40 years and takes great pride in being one of the top well known Optometrists in the Florida Panhandle along the Gulf Coast. Throughout his career, he has been able to expand his practice by opening multiple locations in Santa Rosa, Escambia, and Baldwin Counties. He finds it especially important to stay up to date with the newest eye care technology to assist patients with specialty testing, diagnosing, and treatment of Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Macular Degeneration, and other common eye diseases.
Dr. Troy Bell has been practicing and providing exceptional patient care for nearly 20 years. He provides full-scope services, including comprehensive eye exams, ‘difficult to fit’ contact lenses, ocular disease and pre & post-operative management of cataracts, oculoplastic, and refractive surgery (LASIK) patients. In addition, he provides treatment and management of glaucoma, dry eye syndrome (DES), computer vision syndrome (CVS) as well as other posterior segment diseases such as macular degeneration (ARMD).