Sight is a gift

Sight is a gift which many of us take for granted. Until some circumstances that diminishes or takes away our vision, we do not question its value nor anticipate the dramatic lifestyle changes that result from vision loss. Many diseases can damage the human eye and deprive us of the [...]

Dysport & Restylane Special

We are excited to announce that we are now offering at a discount, Dysport® and Restylane® to all new and existing patients. This is the time to try these new products, whether you have already done so or have just been thinking about it, with the holidays around the corner [...]

Why is it Dangerous to Sleep with Contacts?

Photo by suanie Contact lenses are like sponges with tiny holes that permit entry of water and any other substance into the lens. With time, harmful materials may accumulate within the lens. These substances, which may include infectious agents, can penetrate the surface of the [...]

The Fascinating History Behind the Intraocular Lens

In 1946, Dr. Harold Ridley of London, was removing a cataract from a patient. A medical student was observing. After surgery, the student asked Dr. Ridley: “You took out the cataract, but you did not replace it with anything. Why not?”. Dr. Ridley patiently explained that that was not the [...]

Dry Eyes After Menopause

Dry eye syndrome is frequently experienced by women after menopause. In the past, this was assumed to be caused by falling levels of estrogen. Men also experience dry eyes, but about ten years later, on average, than women do. Recent research has revealed that falling levels of androgen, the male [...]

Celebrating 1 Year in our New Office Serving our Patients

Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute, provider of world class Ophthalmology care would like to invite you to celebrate our first full year in our new office located in Plantation, Florida. This office was designed to provide a pleasant environment and state of the art examination rooms for our Ophthalmologists. Our new [...]

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma awareness is important because of its harmful effects should this disease go undetected. If someone were going to design a disease to cause as much harm as possible, they would be wise to study glaucoma as a model. They would want a disease that mimics glaucoma in that it [...]

Common Eye Problems

The best course of action if you are experiencing eye problems is to have a checkup. Some eye problems are minor but some can lead to a permanent loss of vision if not detected early and treated. Common eye problems such as cataracts and glaucoma can be diagnosed through a [...]

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