General Ophthalmology

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

Simple things You can do to Maintain Good Eye Health

Taking care of your eyes now can help prevent future eye health issues. Read these simple tips to help you protect your vision: Use eye protection Sunglasses – to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays Safety Wear – wherever there is potential to be exposed to hazardous [...]

Simple things You can do to Maintain Good Eye Health

Pterygium

Pterygium is an elevated, wedged-shaped bump on the eyeball that begins on the sclera (white of the eye) and can invade the cornea. Although Pterygia are benign growths, they can cause discomfort, blurry vision, and can permanently disfigure the eye. Commonly known as “surfer’s eye”, you don’t have to be [...]

Pterygium

When to take your Child to an Eye Doctor

According to the National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness, visual functioning is a strong predictor of academic performance in school-age children. “Vision plays an important role in children’s physical, cognitive, and social development. More than one in five preschool-age children enrolled in Head Start have [...]

When to take your Child to an Eye Doctor

What is an External Eyelid Stye?

A stye (hordoleum) is an inflamed area of the eye. External eyelid styes are more common in children. There are two types of styes in relation to its location: external – resides on the base of an eyelash internal – resides on the inside surface of the eyelid An external [...]

What is an External Eyelid Stye?

Healthy Eating for Healthier Eyes

What you put into your body effects the health of everything from the top of your head down to the tips of your toes. Many times we overlook (no pun intended) the effects of nutrition and what role healthy eating habits play when it comes to issues related to our [...]

Healthy Eating for Healthier Eyes

Punctal Plugs for Dry Eyes

A punctal plug is a very tiny, bio-compatible device that is inserted into the tear ducts to block drainage. Once inserted into the tear ducts, punctal plugs increase the eye’s tear film and surface moisture to relieve dry eyes. No larger than a grain of rice, punctal plugs are also [...]

Punctal Plugs for Dry Eyes

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 [...]

Eyelid Basal Cell Carcinoma

Happy Father’s Day

This Father’s Day, Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute would like to honor fathers with these six tips to keep your eyes healthy: Get Regular Eye Exams One of the most important things you can do to preserve your vision is to get a comprehensive eye examination once a year if over [...]

Happy Father’s Day

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