Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

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Eye Care

Eye Drops Safety: Tips from an Ophthalmologist

Recent recalls of...

Jul. 28 2026 |
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Advancements

From Science Fiction to Routine: Reflecting on a Lifetime of Modern Medicine

In 2026, the Baby Boomers begin to turn 80. As they approach their older senior years, it’s no...

May. 29 2026 |

Eye Care

Top Eye Care Tips for 2026

Start the Year with a Clear Vision There’s no better time than the start of a new year to prioritize...

Jan. 29 2026 |
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Eye Care

Why Does My Eyelid Twitch?

Eyelid twitching, medically known as...

Dec. 01 2025 |
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Eye Care

Cataract Surgery: When to Seek Treatment and What to Expect for Recovery

Live long enough, and you’ll probably need cataract surgery. “Cataract surgery is a normal...

Jun. 05 2025 |
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Eye Care

Seeing Clearly: Simple Steps to Maintain Eye Health

Our eyes, according to poets and...

May. 20 2025 |
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Eye Care

How to Navigate the Challenges of Dry Eye Disease

Imagine the gritty feel of sand particles under your eyelids. Or how your...

Mar. 27 2025 |

Eye Care

Top Eye Care Tips for 2025

See the world through a new lens this year! Sight is one of our most valuable senses and it’s important to...

Jan. 31 2025 |

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Supporting Vision Research

As a neuroradiologist in Birmingham, Ala., Ronald A. Lepke, M.D., took pride in delivering excellent care to his patients. Thanks to a caring and compassionate specialist at Bascom...

Jan. 05 2021 |

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“Bascom Palmer Gave Me Back My Life”

Jules and Shirley Arkin feel a strong sense of connection with Bascom Palmer. More than 30 years ago, Jules Arkin was seen by retinal specialist J....

Jan. 05 2021 |

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Gordon Miller, M.D., Honors Bascom Palmer’s Founder

In February 1960, Gordon Miller was a senior at Washington University School of Medicine and wanted to avoid the winter in St. Louis. He came to...

Jan. 05 2021 |

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Al Miami

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming eye care around the world. This powerful technology which will make it easier to diagnose a wide range of eye diseases...

Jan. 05 2021 |

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For Your Eyes Only Naples

Ladies gathered in Naples for the annual “For Your Eyes Only” luncheon to engage with some of Bascom Palmer’s women in ophthalmology. Guests learned about Bascom...

Jan. 05 2021 |

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For Your Eyes Only Palm Beach

Jorge Fortun, M.D., retina specialist and medical director of Bascom Palmer at Palm Beach Gardens, was the featured speaker at the third annual “For Your Eyes...

Jan. 05 2021 |

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Palm Beach Medical Forum

First held in 1988, the Palm Beach Medical Forum is a popular Palm Beach tradition where Bascom Palmer’s physicians share the most recent vision research and...

Jan. 05 2021 |

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Eye on the World

To honor Bascom Palmer’s global impact, the Institute was thrilled to host its fourth annual Evening of Vision Gala, “Eye on the World.” Since opening its...

Jan. 05 2021 |