When Is It Ideal To Have Lasik

Lasik is still one of the best options for permanently correcting ones vision, but when is it the best time to have it done? Generally we like to wait until patients are 21 years old with stable eyeglass prescriptions. The overall health of the eyes and the stability of ones [...]

Cataract Surgery – What To Expect Afterwards

Cataracts are clouding of the lens of the eye which causes your vision to become progressively more blurred with time. Many people describe their night vision as being affected and overall filmy or foggy vision in general are common complaints. An increase in glare, dimming of colors and double vision [...]

The Story of Dry Eyes

Dry eyes occur when our tears can no longer adequately moisturize our eyes. Dry eyes feel uncomfortable by either a stinging, or gritty sensation. Common complaints are that there is a feeling of tired eyes, redness, sensitivity to light, blurred vision, or even excessive tearing. You can have dry eye [...]

Why Babies Are Born With Blue Eyes

Many babies appear to have blue eyes when are born, but be aware that their color will probably change. Melanin, which is the brown pigment that provides color to our skin and eyes, has not been fully deposited in our eyes as a newborn baby. As a baby's eyes [...]

Do You Have Glaucoma and Not Know It?

Recently, our very own Dr. Keith Skolnick was asked to write an article for South Florida Caribbean News about Glaucoma. Below is an abbreviated version of that article. If you wish to read the complete article, please visit: South Florida Caribbean News Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness among [...]

How Ultraviolet Radiation Is Harmful To Your Eyes

Ultraviolet rays are invisible forms of energy coming from the sun. Their wavelengths are shorter than visible light. Most people are aware of the effect of UV rays on their body by using sunblock to protect themselves, but many people are not aware of the UV rays on their eyes. [...]

Lattice Degeneration

What is Lattice Degeneration? Lattice degeneration is a degenerative change in the peripheral retina. While this is not a common occurrence, it is seen in 6-8% of the population. During a dilated eye examination the eye doctor will use an indirect ophthalmoscope to examine the peripheral retina and look for [...]

PTOSIS

Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid that can be present in both children and adults. Sometimes ptosis can be subtle or the lid can extend over the pupil. If the lid drops to the level of the pupil the amount of light coming into the eye affected and ultimately vision is reduced. [...]

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