Ophthalmology Conditions and Diseases | Page 12 of 14

Night Vision Problems

There are many causes of a decrease in night vision. Some are treatable and some are not. The most common cause of a decrease in night vision is the formation of a cataract. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens in the eye which can cause blurry vision or halos [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Sight is a gift

Sight is a gift which many of us take for granted. Until some circumstances that diminishes or takes away our vision, we do not question its value nor anticipate the dramatic lifestyle changes that result from vision loss. Many diseases can damage the human eye and deprive us of the [...]

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Why is it Dangerous to Sleep with Contacts?

Photo by suanie Contact lenses are like sponges with tiny holes that permit entry of water and any other substance into the lens. With time, harmful materials may accumulate within the lens. These substances, which may include infectious agents, can penetrate the surface of the [...]

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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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Celebrating 1 Year in our New Office Serving our Patients

Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute, provider of world class Ophthalmology care would like to invite you to celebrate our first full year in our new office located in Plantation, Florida. This office was designed to provide a pleasant environment and state of the art examination rooms for our Ophthalmologists. Our new [...]

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