Cataract patients now have an option to see at both near and far distances after cataract surgery! Individuals suffering from cataracts previously had only a mono-focal lens implant option after surgery. NEW multi-focal, accommodating and astigmatic correction IOL technology can now decrease dependence on glasses after surgery. These include the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL, TECNIS® Multifocal IOL, and the AcrySof® Toric IOL. If you are seeking one of these options, please feel free to consult our staff.
We are proud to provide excellence in pediatric eye care services with recognized
leaders in Pediatric Ophthalmology. Dr. Gold, Dr. Blumenfeld, Dr.
Ikeda, Dr. Adams, and Dr. Hered also treat adult eye muscle disorders. If you
are seeking child vision care in Florida, please make sure to contact
us. Our
practice
has placed a unique emphasis on this type of eye care. Our pediatric
eye care services in Florida include crossed eye correction, blocked
tear ducts, lazy eye or amblyopia, retinopathy and children's eye
exams.
Conjunctivitis
Also known as “pink eye,” conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the eye's outer membrane – called the conjunctiva. It is highly contagious and causes redness, swelling, itching and watering in one or both eyes.
The most common type of conjunctivitis is viral and is usually associated with upper respiratory infections. It should be considered contagious. Viral conjunctivitis often starts in one eye and goes to the other.
If yellowish or greenish discharge accompanies the redness and watering, then bacteria may be the cause of the infection, and antibiotic eye drops are often prescribed. Antibiotics will not cure a viral conjunctivitis which may take from three to 14 days to resolve.
In contrast, allergic conjunctivitis will show itching as its most common symptom. It almost always involves both eyes with a whitish mucus discharge and mild eyelid swelling. Allergic conjunctivitis can be treated with cold compresses and antihistamine eye drops for symptomatic relief, but often recurs due to the chronic nature of the allergic condition.
When a red eye occurs in one eye only, an early bacterial or viral conjunctivitis can be present. However, conditions such as corneal abrasions from trauma or from herpetic corneal disease should be ruled out.
