Corneal Erosion

The cornea is composed of five layers. Epithelium Layer – an exceedingly thin surface layer of cells in the cornea’s outermost region, comprising about 10 percent of the tissue’s thickness. Its primary function is to block the passage of foreign material and provide a smooth surface that absorbs oxygen and [...]

Corneal Abrasion vs Laceration

The cornea is the transparent layer forming the front of the eye that transmits and focuses light into the eye. A corneal abrasion is a scratch to the surface of the cornea. Symptoms of a corneal abrasion and corneal laceration include redness, pain, light sensitivity, excessive squinting, and the feeling [...]

Blocked Tear Duct: Causes & Symptoms

Most of your tears originate from your lacrimal glands, or tear and conjunctiva. These glands continuously supply the fluid we call tears onto the surface of your eyes each time you blink. Excess tears or fluid drains through the tear ducts down into the nose. When your tear duct is [...]

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may face as a complication of the disease. Anyone with diabetes is at risk for vision loss or blindness from diabetic eye disease. Unfortunately, diabetic eye disease has no warning signs, however, early detection and timely treatment [...]

Bacterial Keratitis Causes and Symptoms

Bacterial keratitis is a serious infection of the cornea 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, overnight wear and inadequate lens disinfection), but may [...]

Traumatic Hyphema Symptoms and Treatment

Hyphema is the presence of blood in the front chamber of the eye and may partially or completely block vision. It may present itself as a reddish tinge, or a small pool of blood that develops between the cornea and the iris. Blood may cover part or all of the [...]

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for treatment of Glaucoma

There are two types of laser trabeculoplasty: Argon laser trabeculoplasty (ALT) Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) Selective laser trabeculoplasty is a safe, effective, and minimally evasive form of laser surgery that is used to lower intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension. SLT is the most commonly performed laser [...]

10 Tips for Halloween Safety Month

October is Halloween Safety Month. In observance of this month the staff and doctors at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute urge you to take these precautions: Use makeup instead of masks when possible. Masks can block your vision and prevent you from seeing objects that are in front of you or [...]

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