Dr. Benaim is newly appointed to the Corporate Board of Jupiter Medical Center
Dr. Benaim is newly appointed to the Corporate Board of Jupiter Medical Center The non-profit community hospital, Jupiter Medical Center, is the foremost medical institution in Northern Palm Beach County. The hospital is a full service facility with the only emergency room in Jupiter. The CEO of the hospital, Paul Dell Uomo, and the Chairman […]
Protect your Eyes from harmful UV rays
Question: Can UV rays damage your eyes? Answer: Yes. The UV-A rays can harm your central vision. It can damage the macula a part of the retina at the back of the eye. The UV-B rays can harm the cornea and the lens of the front of the eye. Over time, the effects of UV […]
Bruising on my eye!
I woke up this morning and it looks like my eye is bleeding what is going on? A sub-conjunctival hemorrhage is similar to a bruise on the skin- it is like a “bruise” on the eye. It normally appears as a single, concentrated spot of red or many diffuse red splotches, on the white of […]
What does it mean to have conjunctivitis?
I was told that I have conjunctivitis what does this mean? Conjunctivitis is most commonly referred to as “red” or “pink” eye. The conjunctiva, which contains tiny blood vessels, produces mucus to coat and lubricate the surface of your eye. When the conjunctiva becomes irritated or inflamed, the blood vessels become larger and more prominent, […]
How to treat Blepharitis?
Affecting all ages, Blepharitis is a usually non-contagious and common eye disorder that is caused by bacterial or skin conditions. It involves the inflammation of the eyelash follicles, along the edge of the eyelid, forming dandruff-like scales on the eyelashes. Even though most experts treat Blepharitis as a very serious condition, it isn’t known to […]
Retinal Detachment
What is a retinal detachment? A retinal detachment occurs when the retina is pulled away from its normal position. A retinal detachment is a very serious problem that almost always causes blindness unless it is treated promptly. What causes a retinal detachment? A clear gel called vitreous fills the middle of the eye. As we […]
