New form of treatment for Wet Macular Degeneration – Clinical Trial

The Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute is conducting a clinical trial on a new form of treatment for Wet Macular Degeneration About the Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute As a leading ophthalmic practice that specializes in diagnosing, treating, and correcting eye and retinal diseases, the Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute has many years [...]

A discussion on Thyroid Eye Disease by Dr. Epstein

Thyroid eye disease (Thyroid Orbitopathy or TO) also referred to as Graves’ Disease, is a condition that causes the muscles and soft tissues of the eye socket to swell and is often associated with over-active thyroid problems. Thyroid eye disease may affect many different parts of the eye and surrounding [...]

Cataract Lens Implants – Premium vs Standard Lenses

A cataract, otherwise known as a “crystalline lens,” is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye. Cataracts are usually found in middle-aged to older people and can be a normal part of the ageing process. When a cataract becomes too cloudy it will make it difficult for that [...]

Hyaluronic Acid Fillers versus Botox “Botulinum Toxin” to Prevent Wrinkles

When considering which filler to use to improve your appearance, it makes sense to educate yourself on the different types of wrinkle fillers available and how they work with the types of wrinkles you have. Hyaluronic Acid Fillers are typically used to fill in “wrinkles at rest”. “Wrinkles at Rest” [...]

Come out and “See” What’s New in Eye Health and Health Fair 2016

Join the Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute in Partnership with Baptist Health South Florida WHEN: Tuesday, March 22nd from 10:00am – 3:00 pm WHERE: 900 S. Pine Island Road in Plantation, Florida – CONFERENCE ROOM FREE: Noon Lecture about eye diseases and new techniques in eye care- Featuring Dr Fernández de [...]

Make Your Workplace Safer with These Safety Tips

FLEI acknowledges Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month Why you should be concerned about Eye Health and Safety According to the CDC, about 2,000 workers experience job-related eye injuries each day that require medical treatment. Some of these injuries may include: small particles or objects such as wood chips, cement [...]

Study Shows Generic Glaucoma Drugs Improve Medication Adherence

Every penny counts, even for a thing as serious as treating your glaucoma. That’s the finding of a study published earlier this year in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Researchers from the University of Michigan found that medication adherence improved by 25 percent or greater in [...]

iPad May Become EyePad for Remote Glaucoma Screening

While you aren’t likely to see many people in Nepal playing Candy Crush on an iPad®, you could see iPads® there in the not too distant future. But they won’t be used for entertainment: they’ll be used to screen for glaucoma. This could be the result of a study presented [...]

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