General Ophthalmology
Read educational blog posts related to general Ophthalmology conditions, diseases, and more by Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute.
Read educational blog posts related to general Ophthalmology conditions, diseases, and more by Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute.
According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), myopia is a “common type of refractive error where close objects appear clearly, but distant objects appear blurry” and myopia treatment options range from common glasses or contacts to myopia surgery. […]
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca is commonly known as dry eye syndrome, and refers to a disorder that causes dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea. The accepted medical understanding of Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) has changed from the belief that KCS is due to a state of aqueous tear insufficiency, which means that the [...]
Central Serous Retinopathy (CSR) sometimes referred to as central serous choroidopathy, is an eye disease that causes visual impairment and usually occurs in one eye and is often temporary. Characterized by leakage of fluid under the retina, CSR has the propensity to accumulate under the central macula when active. Fluid [...]
The cornea is composed of five layers. Epithelium Layer – an exceedingly thin surface layer of cells in the cornea’s outermost region, comprising about 10 percent of the tissue’s thickness. Its primary function is to block the passage of foreign material and provide a smooth surface that absorbs oxygen and [...]
The cornea is the transparent layer forming the front of the eye that transmits and focuses light into the eye. A corneal abrasion is a scratch to the surface of the cornea. Symptoms of a corneal abrasion and corneal laceration include redness, pain, light sensitivity, excessive squinting, and the feeling [...]
Most of your tears originate from your lacrimal glands, or tear and conjunctiva. These glands continuously supply the fluid we call tears onto the surface of your eyes each time you blink. Excess tears or fluid drains through the tear ducts down into the nose. When your tear duct is [...]
Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may face as a complication of the disease. Anyone with diabetes is at risk for vision loss or blindness from diabetic eye disease. Unfortunately, diabetic eye disease has no warning signs, however, early detection and timely treatment [...]
Bacterial keratitis is a serious infection of the cornea 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, overnight wear and inadequate lens disinfection), but may [...]
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