Will I Need Glasses After Cataract Surgery?

In this video, Dr. Keith Skolnick of Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute explains whether patients will need glasses after cataract surgery and how different intraocular lens options impact vision. He discusses monofocal lenses, which are set for a single distance, as well as monovision, where one eye is corrected for [...]

Will I Need Glasses After Cataract Surgery?

When Is Cataract Surgery Necessary?

Cataracts are a common part of aging, but they don’t always require immediate treatment. In many cases, they can be safely monitored until vision changes begin to affect daily activities like reading, driving, or watching television. In this video, Dr. Ilan Epstein explains what cataracts are, when cataract surgery [...]

When Is Cataract Surgery Necessary?

Cloudy Vision after Cataract Surgery

Why Do I Have Cloudy Vision Months After Cataract Surgery? In this video, Dr. Keith Skolnick of Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute explains a common cause of cloudy or blurry vision that can occur months or even years after cataract surgery. Although cataracts do not return once the natural lens [...]

Cloudy Vision after Cataract Surgery

Are You A Candidate for Cataract Surgery?

Developing cataracts is a normal part of the aging process, with more than 90% of individuals having cataracts by the age of 65. Fortunately, cataract surgery is one of the most effective procedures for those who need it, allowing patients to regain clear vision. Many people wonder if they [...]

Are You A Candidate for Cataract Surgery?

Understanding the Cost of Cataract Surgery

Understanding the cost of cataract surgery can feel confusing, especially when insurance and Medicare are involved. In this video, Dr. Keith Skolnick, one of the cataract surgeons at the Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute, explains which parts of cataract surgery are covered by insurance, which services may involve additional costs, [...]

Understanding the Cost of Cataract Surgery

Cataract Lens Implant Options

Choosing the right lens implant is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during cataract surgery. In this video, Dr. Keith Skolnick explains the different types of intraocular lens options available, including monofocal, multifocal, toric, and advanced specialty lenses. He walks through how each lens works, who may [...]

Cataract Lens Implant Options

Cataract Surgery Eye Drops: How to Use

Dr. Keith Skolnik, cataract surgeon at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute, outlines how to use eye drops following cataract surgery. Patients need to use antibiotic, steroid, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drops. Antibiotics start two days before surgery, while steroids are tapered over weeks post-surgery. Proper drop administration is vital. Post-surgery, patients [...]

Cataract Surgery Eye Drops: How to Use

Understanding the Role of Astigmatism: Corrective Lenses in Cataract Surgery

Many people don’t realize the importance of a clear vision until cataracts begin to blur their sight. It’s also common for cataracts to be accompanied by astigmatism, a condition that causes uneven or distorted vision. Fortunately, modern, advanced cataract surgery techniques make it possible to treat both conditions at [...]

Understanding the Role of Astigmatism: Corrective Lenses in Cataract Surgery