Ectropion and Entropion Overview

Ectropion and entropion are two types of eyelid abnormalities that can irritate the eyes and create discomfort. As the muscles and other tissues around the eyes deteriorate with age, this becomes a more common condition. Normal upper and lower eyelids seal tightly over the eyeball. This protects the eye from [...]

Ectropion and Entropion Overview

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that adversely affects vision and may eventually lead to blindness. Although glaucoma may occur at any age, it is more common in older adults and is the leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 60. Those affected by glaucoma typically [...]

What is Glaucoma?

What is Keratoconus?

The clear, dome-shaped window in the front of your eye is called the cornea and concentrates light on your eye. Keratoconus is a condition in which the cornea thins out and bulges outwards like a cone. Light rays become out of focus when the cornea's shape changes. As a result, [...]

What is Keratoconus?

Astigmatism and Treatment Options

Astigmatism is a curvature defect in the cornea or lens of your eye. When your cornea or lens isn't smoothly curved, light rays don't refract properly. As a result, vision at close and far distances may be blurred or distorted. This is a common eye ailment, and it is unknown [...]

Astigmatism and Treatment Options

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 a Cataract?

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 [...]

What is Dry Eye?

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 [...]

Spring Eye Allergies

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 [...]

Rare Disease Day – February 28 2022

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