New Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery

We are excited to announce that the most advanced technology in laser assisted cataract surgery has been available at the Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute since early 2014. Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery Drs. Skolnick and Fernandez de Castro are highly skilled cataract surgeons who are experienced in performing laser [...]

New Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery

Macular Holes

On occasion a patient can come into an eye doctors office very scared that one of their eyes has suddenly become distorted or blurred. This can happen when a macular hole develops. Macular holes occur when there is a break in the layers of the macular. Our macular is the [...]

Macular Holes

MOH’S Surgery

MOH'S surgery is a highly advanced treatment for skin cancer. It was developed by Dr. Frederic E. Moh's. The cure rate is 99%. Cosmetically the least amount of tissue is removed and the skin is repaired in a way to reduce scarring as much as possible. The key is to [...]

MOH’S Surgery

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 [...]

When Is It Ideal To Have Lasik

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 [...]

Cataract Surgery – What To Expect Afterwards

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 [...]

The Story of Dry Eyes

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 [...]

Why Babies Are Born With Blue 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 [...]

Do You Have Glaucoma and Not Know It?

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