What Can You Expect After Cataract Surgery?

Cataracts can cause blurriness in your vision as the lens becomes increasingly clouded. An ophthalmologist might recommend cataract surgery when this visual impairment affects your daily activities. Cataract surgery is a common and safe procedure in which an ophthalmologist will remove your clouded natural lens and replace it with [...]

Open-Angle Glaucoma vs Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in adults over the age of 60. It is commonly referred to as the “silent thief of sight” because there are little to no symptoms in its early stage. This eye condition results from a buildup of intraocular pressure (IOP) caused by [...]

Dry Eyes: Causes and Treatments

When blinking, a film of tears spreads over the eye. This film is made up of an outer oily layer, middle watery layer, and innermost mucus layer that helps to maintain a healthy, clear eye. Each layer of the tear film is essential, and issues with any layer can [...]

What is an Epiretinal Membrane?

Your retina has 2 main areas: the macula and the peripheral retina. The macula is responsible for central vision and fine details, whereas the peripheral retina allows you to see peripherally. For example, if you were to look at someone sitting across the table from you, your macula allows [...]

IOLs: What Are They and What Do They Do?

The natural lens in your eye is meant to refract (bend) light that enters your vision, helping you to see. This lens should be clear, but when you have a cataract, your vision can become blurry and cloudy; in some cases, your vision might even be less colorful. An [...]

Eyebrow Lift Procedure: Why You Could Benefit From One

A common complaint in an oculoplastic clinic is "droopy upper eyelids." Sometimes the problem rests with the upper eyelid skin, the upper eyelid muscles, or the brow position. Descent of the forehead and eyebrow is a normal feature of aging and may contribute to the heaviness and fullness of [...]

What is Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery, and Why Should You Consider It?

In order to understand what Femtosecond Laser-assisted cataract surgery is, it’s important to first understand what cataract surgery typically looks like. In traditional cataract surgery, an ophthalmologist will use a scalpel to cut a small incision in your cornea. This small incision allows the ophthalmologist to insert a probe [...]

Skin Cancer and Eyelid Reconstruction

Did you know that skin cancer can develop around your eyes? Skin cancer development is common for South Florida residents, given the intense sun exposure. The most common type of eyelid skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma (BCC), with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma less frequently encountered. For [...]

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