Protecting your Eyes from the Sun

The weekend is here and time to enjoy some of the beautiful South Florida Sun! If you are going to spend a portion of your weekend outside, be sure to protect your eyes from the harmful rays the sun brings. Here are some helpful tips to keeping your eyes safe while enjoying the [...]

Protecting your Eyes from the Sun

Eye Injury Prevention – 8 Helpful Tips

April is “Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month” and we have put together 8 helpful tips to keep your eyes safe and prevent eye injuries while enjoying your favorite sports! Everyone knows that taking care of your eyes and preventing eye injuries is important. And many times we are more concerned [...]

Eye Injury Prevention – 8 Helpful Tips

The Science of Eye Color

Human eye color has always been fascinating and mysterious. Babies are usually born with blue eyes. Those mostly change within the first three years to other colors. Some people have different colored eyes; they were celebrated back in July with “Different Colored Eyes Day.” Some emotions can cause the [...]

The Science of Eye Color

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 [...]

New form of treatment for Wet Macular Degeneration – Clinical Trial

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 [...]

A discussion on Thyroid Eye Disease by Dr. Epstein

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 [...]

Cataract Lens Implants – Premium vs Standard Lenses

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” [...]

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

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 [...]

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

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