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

Eyelid Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most common type of eyelid cancer and is commonly found on the lower eyelids. It usually affects adults, but may also occur in children. Increased exposure to the ultraviolet rays from the sun can increase the risks of developing BCC. Other BCC risk factors: Age [...]

Eye Floaters and Flashes

For most individuals, the cause of eye floaters and flashes in the eyes is age-related. As you age, the vitreous gel can liquefy and separate from the retina. The vitreous is the transparent gel-like substance that fills the inside of your eyeball behind the lens; this can lead to traction [...]

If You’re Over 40, Say Hello to Presbyobia

With age may come wisdom, but it also brings an assortment of issues with your body: wrinkles, joint pain, age spots, even cataracts. And, when you pass 40, usually presbyopia. Presbyopia is a natural consequence of aging, this time of the eye. Presbyopia is not a disease; it is the [...]

The Story of Dry Eyes

Dry eyes occur when our tears can no longer adequately moisturize our eyes. Dry eyes feel uncomfortable by either a stinging, or gritty sensation. Common complaints are that there is a feeling of tired eyes, redness, sensitivity to light, blurred vision, or even excessive tearing. You can have dry eye [...]

Floaters

Floaters in the eye are tiny spots or cobwebs that drift around in your field of vision. They can be annoying at times and are a very common complaint of patients seeing an eye doctor. Floaters arise when pieces of the eyes gel like substance, called the vitreous, form either [...]

Eyelid Bumps

Eyelid bumps are a good reason to take a trip to the eye doctor. Bumps can be differentiated by their color , presence of pain, or location of the bump itself. They may cause irritation in addition to look unsightly. Causes vary and need to be seen to be properly diagnosed [...]

Pink Eye

Conjunctivitis, which is commonly referred to as pink eye, is a redness of the membranes covering the white part of the eyes and the inner parts of the lids. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, allergies or chemical exposure. In children, viral and bacterial causes are more common, but [...]

Dry Eyes After Menopause

Dry eye syndrome is frequently experienced by women after menopause. In the past, this was assumed to be caused by falling levels of estrogen. Men also experience dry eyes, but about ten years later, on average, than women do. Recent research has revealed that falling levels of androgen, the male [...]

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