Educational articles on various Eye Conditions, their symptoms, & possible treatment options from the doctors of ophthalmology at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute.

Demodex Blepharitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Demodex blepharitis is a condition caused by the presence of Demodex mites. These tiny parasites reside in the hair follicles, particularly on the face and eyelids. This can lead to discomfort and irritation. While these mites are typically harmless in small numbers, overpopulation can result in inflammation and various [...]

Styes: What Are They and When Should You Be Concerned?

A stye, or hordeolum, is an inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eyelid that is typically caused by a bacterial infection. A stye presents itself as a painful, red, and swollen bump on the inside of the eyelid or on the lash line. In the beginning stages of [...]

Entropion vs Ectropion

Eyelids that are functioning properly will seal tightly over the eyeball when closed. Not only does this allow the eye to stay moisturized by preventing tears from drying, but it also protects it from external harm. Entropion and ectropion refer to two different eyelid abnormalities affecting the eyelid’s structure [...]

Bacterial Keratitis Overview

Bacterial keratitis is a corneal infection and is often referred to as a ‘corneal ulcer.’ Symptoms include reduced vision, light sensitivity, pain, and excessive tearing or discharge from your eye. It is typically caused by contact lens use, especially when a person sleeps in their contact lenses. It can be [...]

Uveitis Overview

Uveitis is the inflammation of the uvea. Three parts make up the uvea; iris, ciliary body, and choroid. The uvea’s importance in the eye is to provide blood flow to the deep layers of the retina. When the uvea is inflamed, it causes eye injury and inflammatory diseases. There are [...]

Dry Eye Syndrome

Monday marks the beginning of a new work week, and comes with its own set of obstacles to overcome. We often forget to take a quick break from our computer, and mobile devices throughout the day, causing ourselves a great deal of eye strain. Focusing on a screen for extended [...]

Blepharitis: Symptoms and Treatment

Blepharitis is the inflammation of the eyelids and commonly occurs when the eyes become red, greasy, crusted, and itchy. Everyone has bacteria on their skin, but some have enough to lead to Blepharitis. It is essential to keep your eyelids, skin, and hair polished to reduce the chances of contracting [...]

Ways to help Prevent Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is a disease that affects the vision of nearly two million Americans. It is the leading cause of blindness and loss of vision in aging adults. Also known as age-related macular degeneration or ARMD, there two variations of the disease, dry (atrophic) and wet (neovascular or exudative). With [...]

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