General Ophthalmology

Read educational blog posts related to general Ophthalmology conditions, diseases, and more by Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute.

8 Reasons to Consider Laser Vision Correction Surgery

Over the past couple of years laser vision correction surgery has become a popular choice due to the cost decreasing. Laser vision correction surgery is a relatively simple procedure and the vast majority of people have positive experiences. 1. No more eye glasses Gone will be the days of having [...]

8 Reasons to Consider Laser Vision Correction Surgery

10 Vision Myths

I’m sure you have heard the vision myths while you were growing up. Your mom telling you “you’ll hurt your eyes if you sit too close to the tv” or my favorite “eat your carrots for better vision”. Well, I think it’s time to get to the bottom of all [...]

10 Vision Myths

Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis or “EKC”

Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis or “EKC” is a severe viral infection that affects both the conjunctiva and the cornea. It begins as a very severe conjunctivitis associated with glandular swelling in front of the ears. It may start in one eye, but usually affects the other eye in a day or two; [...]

Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis or “EKC”

Viral Conjunctivitis or “Pink Eye”

Viral conjunctivitis commonly referred to as “Pink Eye” is a self-limited disease occurring mainly in children and young adults. It is harmless, but very annoying. Commonly, the eye and the inside of the lids become red within a few hours. In the morning, the lids are usually stuck together by [...]

Viral Conjunctivitis or “Pink Eye”

Nutrition and the Eye

Nutrition plays a very important role in the health of the entire eye. From the front of the eye to the back, various nutrients affect the comfort of the eye and caliber of the vision. Starting with ocular surface, the quality of the tear film can have a major effect [...]

Nutrition and the Eye

Eye Fatigue

You may be experiencing Eye Fatigue. Recently one of my staff members asked why after several hours working on the computer her eyes felt tired, tearing and burning. There are several reasons including having the computer screen to close, glare from the screen or perhaps the climate.

Eye Fatigue

Ask the Ophthalmologist – Can 15 years of contact lenses harm eyes?

The longer you wear soft contact lenses, the greater the risk. Make no mistake, contact lenses wrongly worn are extremely dangerous to you eyes.

Ask the Ophthalmologist – Can 15 years of contact lenses harm eyes?

What is Pink Eye?

Pink Eye is the common name given to what ophthalmologists call: conjunctivitis. There are two forms of this common, usually harmless but annoying condition.

What is Pink Eye?

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