What Causes Chronic Eye Redness?

Occasional eye redness is common, but persistent or recurring red eyes may be a sign of an underlying eye condition that should not be ignored. Factors such as digital eye strain, allergies, dry eye disease, contact lens irritation, and eyelid inflammation can all contribute to chronic redness and discomfort. In [...]

What Causes Chronic Eye Redness?

Why Standard Contact Lenses Don’t Work for Everyone

Contact lenses are a convenient vision correction option for millions of people, but standard lenses are not the right fit for every eye. Patients with irregular corneas, high prescriptions, dry eye symptoms, or post-surgical vision changes may struggle with blurry vision, discomfort, or poor lens stability. In this video, Fort [...]

Why Standard Contact Lenses Don’t Work for Everyone

When and How Often Should I Be Screened for Diabetic Retinopathy?

If you have diabetes, protecting your vision starts with regular eye exams—even if your vision seems perfectly fine. In this video, Dr. Stuart Burgess explains why screening for diabetic retinopathy is so important, when you should begin exams based on your type of diabetes, and how early detection can [...]

When and How Often Should I Be Screened for Diabetic Retinopathy?

Will I Need Glasses After Cataract Surgery?

In this video, Dr. Keith Skolnick of Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute explains whether patients will need glasses after cataract surgery and how different intraocular lens options impact vision. He discusses monofocal lenses, which are set for a single distance, as well as monovision, where one eye is corrected for [...]

Will I Need Glasses After Cataract Surgery?

Advancements in Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology has always been at the forefront of adopting innovative technologies to improve patient care. In recent years, the field has experienced rapid advances that are reshaping how eye conditions are detected, treated, and managed. From improved surgical outcomes to patient-friendly digital care, these changes are creating a new [...]

Advancements in Ophthalmology

Understanding CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing

If you’re considering CO2 laser skin resurfacing, it’s helpful to understand what the treatment does and how it fits into your overall care. This procedure is commonly used to improve fine lines, wrinkles, and skin texture, and is often performed on its own or in combination with eyelid surgery. [...]

Understanding CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing

Everything You Need to Know About Upper Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)

If you’ve noticed excess skin on your upper eyelids or feel like your eyes look tired or heavy, you may be considering eyelid surgery. Upper blepharoplasty is a common procedure that can improve both the appearance and function of the eyelids by removing excess skin and fat. In this [...]

Everything You Need to Know About Upper Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)

Interested in Joining a Clinical Trial? Here’s What to Expect

If you’re considering participating in a clinical trial, it’s natural to have questions about what the process involves and whether it’s the right choice for you. At Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute, our clinical research program is designed to prioritize your safety, comfort, and understanding every step of the way. [...]

Interested in Joining a Clinical Trial? Here’s What to Expect

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