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

When Is Cataract Surgery Necessary?

Cataracts are a common part of aging, but they don’t always require immediate treatment. In many cases, they can be safely monitored until vision changes begin to affect daily activities like reading, driving, or watching television. In this video, Dr. Ilan Epstein explains what cataracts are, when cataract surgery [...]

When Is Cataract Surgery Necessary?

What Happens During Cataract Surgery

In this video, Dr. Ilan Epstein walks viewers through what typically happens during cataract surgery at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute. Patients begin by checking into the surgery center and preparing in the pre-operative area before the procedure begins. Using an operating microscope and advanced phacoemulsification technology, the surgeon carefully [...]

What Happens During Cataract Surgery

Diabetic Retinopathy: How Diabetes Can Affect Your Vision

Diabetes is a condition that prevents the body from properly using and storing sugar, leading to high levels of glucose circulating in the bloodstream. Over time, elevated blood sugar can cause serious health complications and damage organs throughout the body including your precious eyes. At Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute, we are committed to helping patients [...]

Diabetic Retinopathy: How Diabetes Can Affect Your Vision

Cloudy Vision after Cataract Surgery

Why Do I Have Cloudy Vision Months After Cataract Surgery? In this video, Dr. Keith Skolnick of Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute explains a common cause of cloudy or blurry vision that can occur months or even years after cataract surgery. Although cataracts do not return once the natural lens [...]

Cloudy Vision after Cataract Surgery

Ptosis Explained: Causes, Types, and Treatment Options

In this educational video, Dr. Aliza Epstein explains ptosis, a condition in which the upper eyelid droops and may interfere with vision. She reviews common causes of ptosis, with a focus on age-related ptosis, and explains how eyelid muscle function is evaluated to determine the most appropriate treatment. Dr. [...]

Ptosis Explained: Causes, Types, and Treatment Options

The Role of Brow Lifting in Upper Eyelid Rejuvenation

In this educational video, Dr. Aliza Epstein explains the important role brow lifting can play in upper eyelid rejuvenation. She discusses how the eyebrows and upper eyelids function together, and how lifting the brow can help open the eyes, reduce the appearance of excess eyelid skin, and create a [...]

The Role of Brow Lifting in Upper Eyelid Rejuvenation

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