Is it Safe to Wear Your Contacts in the Pool or Ocean?

August 19, 2010

If you swim with contacts on, do not open your eyes under water.

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Is There a Difference Between Cheap and Expensive Sunglasses for Eye Protection?

August 15, 2010
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As long as sunglasses protect you from UV-A and UV-B wavelengths of sunlight, the sunglasses are OK. Look for the label on the sunglasses to see if they have the proper protection. The effects of UV radiation on the eye are complex and fall into three categories…

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Ask the Ophthalmologist: Can a Person get Herpes in the Eye?

April 26, 2010

Can a person get Herpes in the eye?

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Ask the Ophthalmologist: Eye Exam after Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis

April 26, 2010

I was recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and my doctor said I should have a eye exam.

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Are your eyes burning, tired, itching, or sore?

February 18, 2010

You may be experiencing Eye Fatigue.

Recently one of my staff members asked why after several hours working on the computer her eyes felt tired, tearing and burning. There are several reasons including having the computer screen to close, glare from the screen or perhaps the climate.

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Ask the Ophthalmologist: Mature Cataract

January 18, 2010
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I recently moved to Florida and my doctor up north said my cataract was not mature yet. How long does usually take and when should I see a doctor again?

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Cataract Multifocal Implants

January 13, 2010
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We are achieving results with the Tecnis multifocal lens implant.

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Community Involvement

January 4, 2010
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At the Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute and Fort Lauderdale Retina Institute we take pride in our involvement with the surrounding communities.

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Ask the Ophthalmologist: Glaucoma & Bell’s Palsy

November 10, 2009
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My mother has glaucoma can you tell me if it hereditary and what the symptoms are? Does Bell’s Palsy affect my vision? Click through to see the answers.

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