Cataract

Educational articles about cataracts including cataract surgery, cataract implants, and the symptoms associated with cataracts.

New Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery

We are excited to announce that the most advanced technology in laser assisted cataract surgery has been available at the Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute since early 2014. Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery Drs. Skolnick and Fernandez de Castro are highly skilled cataract surgeons who are experienced in performing laser [...]

Cataract Surgery – What To Expect Afterwards

Cataracts are clouding of the lens of the eye which causes your vision to become progressively more blurred with time. Many people describe their night vision as being affected and overall filmy or foggy vision in general are common complaints. An increase in glare, dimming of colors and double vision [...]

Cataract Surgery Advancements

The doctors here at the Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute have had the privilege of offering our patients with the most advanced surgical techniques to preserve vision especially in the realm of cataract surgery. With advancements in minimal no stitch incisions advanced technology IOL's, Multifocal IOL's, Toric IOL's the doctors at [...]

The Fascinating History Behind the Intraocular Lens

In 1946, Dr. Harold Ridley of London, was removing a cataract from a patient. A medical student was observing. After surgery, the student asked Dr. Ridley: “You took out the cataract, but you did not replace it with anything. Why not?”. Dr. Ridley patiently explained that that was not the [...]

Cataract Multifocal Implants

We are achieving results with the Tecnis multifocal lens implant.

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