Surgery Preparation & Requirements

Preparing for surgery involves a few important steps.

This pages contains links to posts to help you understand requirements for your upcoming surgical procedure at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute. You will find posts with links to those posts on the following topics: insurance authorization, prescriptions, medical and cosmetic surgery fees, medical clearances, what to expect, the healing process, and how to address common issues that may affect your surgery date.

Eyelid Surgery and Dry Eye: What Patients Should Know

In this video, Dr. Aliza Epstein, an oculofacial plastic surgeon at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute, explains why managing dry eye is an important step before blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). Procedures such as eyelid lifts and ptosis repair can worsen existing dry eye, particularly when symptoms are severe. Dr. Epstein discusses [...]

Eyelid Surgery and Dry Eye: What Patients Should Know

Understanding the Cost of Cataract Surgery

Understanding the cost of cataract surgery can feel confusing, especially when insurance and Medicare are involved. In this video, Dr. Keith Skolnick, one of the cataract surgeons at the Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute, explains which parts of cataract surgery are covered by insurance, which services may involve additional costs, [...]

Understanding the Cost of Cataract Surgery

Anesthesia and Facility Fees for Cosmetic Procedures

Hello, I’m Peta, a surgical coordinator at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute. I would like to discuss anesthesia and facility coverage for cosmetic procedures. These procedures are typically not covered by insurance and are based on your insurance policy’s criteria for medical necessity. Cosmetic procedures are intended to enhance appearance [...]

Anesthesia and Facility Fees for Cosmetic Procedures

What to Do If Your Medical Clearance Request Was Not Received

Hello, I’m Peta from the Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute. I want to share some guidance on what to do if your primary care physician has not received your medical clearance request. When meeting with your surgical coordinator, please ensure that you have provided the correct phone number and fax [...]

What to Do If Your Medical Clearance Request Was Not Received