Pink Eye

Conjunctivitis, which is commonly referred to as pink eye, is a redness of the membranes covering the white part of the eyes and the inner parts of the lids. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, allergies or chemical exposure. In children, viral and bacterial causes are more common, but [...]

Pink Eye

Cataract Surgery Advancements

The doctors here at the Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute have had the privilege of offering our patients with the most advanced surgical techniques to preserve vision especially in the realm of cataract surgery. With advancements in minimal no stitch incisions advanced technology IOL's, Multifocal IOL's, Toric IOL's the doctors at [...]

Cataract Surgery Advancements

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 [...]

Sight is a gift

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 [...]

Dysport & Restylane Special

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 [...]

Why is it Dangerous to Sleep with Contacts?

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 [...]

The Fascinating History Behind the Intraocular Lens

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 [...]

Dry Eyes After Menopause

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 [...]

Celebrating 1 Year in our New Office Serving our Patients

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