What is a Cataract?

A cataract occurs when the normal lens of your eye becomes cloudy. Protein in your lens degrades, making objects appear fuzzy, foggy, or less colorful. Cataracts can affect anyone and are most commonly caused by aging. This is due to the normal aging process of the eyes, which begins around [...]

What is Dry Eye?

Dry eye or dry eyes is a condition where the eye lacks lubrication and nourishment due to a lack of sufficient, quality, tears. Tears are required for healthy functioning of the eye's surface and for clear vision. Dry eye has become a common condition due to the constant use of [...]

Spring Eye Allergies

As the seasons change, do your eyes become irritated and watery? These signs and symptoms could indicate that you have seasonal allergies. Flowers are blooming and weather patterns in the area are changing, making spring a common period for these symptoms to appear. Pollen is one of the most common [...]

Rare Disease Day – February 28 2022

The Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute promotes Rare Disease Day and wants to raise awareness of rare diseases, especially eye diseases, and their impact on patients' lives. Over 300 million individuals worldwide live with rare illnesses today. Together across borders and with over 6,000 uncommon disorders, we work towards equity in [...]

Bacterial Keratitis Overview

Bacterial keratitis is a corneal infection 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 when a person sleeps in their contact lenses. It can be [...]

Uveitis Overview

Uveitis is the inflammation of the uvea. Three parts make up the uvea; iris, ciliary body, and choroid. The uvea’s importance in the eye is to provide blood flow to the deep layers of the retina. When the uvea is inflamed, it causes eye injury and inflammatory diseases. There are [...]

Optic Neuritis

Optic neuritis is a swelling of the optic nerve in the eye. The optic nerve transmits light signals from the back of your eye to the brain, allowing you to see. You will experience issues with vision clarity, if your optic nerve is swollen, damaged, or infected. Optic neuritis is [...]

Macular Hole Overview

A macular hole occurs when a tear or opening forms in your macula. Objects in your central vision will become blurry, wavy, or distorted as the hole forms. As the hole grows more prominent, a dark or blind spot appears in your central vision but does not affect your peripheral [...]

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