Digital Eye Strain: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Protect Your Eyes

What Is Computer Vision Syndrome or Digital Eye Strain? Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), also known as Digital Eye Strain, is a group of vision and eye-related symptoms that result from prolonged use of computers and other digital devices. When you stare at a screen, your eyes must constantly refocus [...]

Digital Eye Strain: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Protect Your Eyes

AREDS-2 Vitamins and Macular Degeneration: What Patients Should Know

Vitamins are often discussed as part of macular degeneration care, but many patients are unsure how helpful they really are. In this video, Dr. Stuart Burgess explains what AREDS-2 vitamins are, who may benefit from them, and why they are recommended as a supportive—not essential—part of treatment. He also addresses [...]

AREDS-2 Vitamins and Macular Degeneration: What Patients Should Know

Cataract Surgery Eye Drops: How to Use

Dr. Keith Skolnik, cataract surgeon at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute, outlines how to use eye drops following cataract surgery. Patients need to use antibiotic, steroid, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drops. Antibiotics start two days before surgery, while steroids are tapered over weeks post-surgery. Proper drop administration is vital. Post-surgery, patients [...]

Cataract Surgery Eye Drops: How to Use

Expectations after Eyelid Surgery

Hi, I’m Dr. Aliza Epstein, board-certified oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute. In this video, I want to talk about the expectations after eyelid surgery. It’s important to understand you’re going to have bruising and swelling for one to two weeks after surgery. So you’re [...]

Expectations after Eyelid Surgery

Understanding the Role of Astigmatism: Corrective Lenses in Cataract Surgery

Many people don’t realize the importance of a clear vision until cataracts begin to blur their sight. It’s also common for cataracts to be accompanied by astigmatism, a condition that causes uneven or distorted vision. Fortunately, modern, advanced cataract surgery techniques make it possible to treat both conditions at [...]

Understanding the Role of Astigmatism: Corrective Lenses in Cataract Surgery

Preserving Your Vision with Vitrectomy: What You Should Know

If you’re facing challenges with your vision due to retinal issues, vitrectomy may be a procedure worth exploring. At Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute, we offer this advanced surgical procedure using state-of-the-art technology to help protect and restore your eyesight. A vitrectomy is a surgery in which a specialized eye [...]

Preserving Your Vision with Vitrectomy: What You Should Know

Mastering the Art of the Cataract Consultation

We’re proud to share an insightful article written by Kareena Chawla, a medical student from Nova Southeastern University, featuring our very own Dr. Keith Skolnick in Ophthalmology Management on “Mastering the Art of the Cataract Consultation.” In the feature, Dr. Skolnick discusses how empathy, education, and clear communication shape [...]

Mastering the Art of the Cataract Consultation

Eyelid Skin Cancer: Understanding Treatment and Reconstruction with Dr. Gil Epstein

Skin cancers that affect the eyelids require a highly precise and carefully planned approach due to the complexity of the eyelid area. At Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute, Dr. Gil Epstein specializes in the evaluation, removal, and eyelid skin cancer reconstruction with the dual goal of eliminating disease and preserving [...]

Eyelid Skin Cancer: Understanding Treatment and Reconstruction with Dr. Gil Epstein

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