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 [...]

3 Types of Retinal Detachments

The retina is a layer of light-sensitive tissue that lines the inside of the eye and transmits visual signals to the brain via the optic nerve. A retinal detachment ensues when the retina is lifted or pulled from its natural position. There are three types of retinal detachments: Rhegmatogenous- [...]

Central Serous Retinopathy Causes & Treatment

Central Serous Chorioretinopathy occurs when a leak develops, and fluids accumulate under the retina. The fluid leakage comes from a tissue layer under the choroid's retina. The condition is most common in young men under stress but can affect anyone at any age. At times, it is associated with [...]

Why You Should Get LASIK at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute

At Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute, we guide patients through every step of their procedure; from the initial consultation to the last post-operative visit, to provide patients with an outstanding LASIK experience. We cater to each patient’s individual needs to provide vision correction that best suits their goals. Although, not [...]

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