Eye Safety

Educational articles about eye safety and eye protection, from the doctors of Ophthalmology at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute.

How to Get your Summer Eyes Ready

We hear a lot about having our bodies "summer ready", but have you considered getting your eyes ready for summer as well? Common summer eye problems include eye allergies, dry eye, sunburn, infections, and fatigued eyes. Enjoying summer festivities can pose potential risks and it’s important to take great care [...]

July is Fireworks Eye Safety Month

July is right around the corner and festivities during the Fourth of July can lead to eye injuries if handled improperly. These injuries typically occur between mid-June through July. Mishandling fireworks can cause serious burns or blindness for the user. It is reported that on average, 180 people report to [...]

Kitchen Safety Tips for Your Eyes

There are lots of items in your kitchen that can either harm your eyes or that you should avoid putting in or around your eyes. Some of these things are obvious and some of them may have been thought to help eye related issues but will do more harm than [...]

How to Avoid Corneal Abrasions

The cornea is the clear, round dome covering the eye’s iris and pupil. It helps by focusing the light as it enters the eye and it helps to protect the iris and pupil from damage. A corneal abrasion is a scratched or scraped cornea that can affect vision. It is [...]

Blue Light, is it Blinding You?

There is a lot going around in the news lately about whether or not Blue Light from your smartphone or electronic device is hurting your eyes. According to a very reputable source, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Blue Light from your smartphone or other electronic devices is “not” going to [...]

Remember Eye Safety During A Solar Eclipse

Have you ever wanted to check out a solar eclipse but were concerned about eye safety because you know you have sensitive eyes already? A solar eclipse is one of nature’s phenomenons and you shouldn’t miss the upcoming rare experience. Each year, there are approximately 2 solar eclipses, with the [...]

Macular Pucker

What is a macular pucker? A macular pucker is a type of scar tissue that forms on the macula and can cause distortion or blurry central vision. […]

10 Tips for Halloween Safety Month

October is Halloween Safety Month. In observance of this month the staff and doctors at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute urge you to take these precautions: Use makeup instead of masks when possible. Masks can block your vision and prevent you from seeing objects that are in front of you or [...]

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