General Ophthalmology

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

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 [...]

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; [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.