Phakic Intraocular Lens in Plantation, Sunrise, Weston, Boca Raton, Davie, and Parkland
For years we have seen advertising for laser eye treatments to help reduce or eliminate the need for corrective lenses. LASIK and PRK surgery are the common options for this eye treatment, and to be fair the technology has come a long way in helping millions of people correct their vision to a point where […]
Read MoreOphthalmologists in Palm Beach, Sunrise, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Weston
When you are looking for an eye doctor, visiting an optometrist will almost always do the job. While optometrists provide services for vision testing and treating most medical eye conditions, they are limited to medical, non-surgical treatment of the eye. If you develop cataracts or desire lens surgery, you will then want to seek out […]
Read MoreTraditional vs. Bladeless Cataract Surgery in Boca Raton, Miami, Plantation, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, and Weston: Which is Better?
Technology has come a long way since the first cataract removal surgery in 1747—and it’s still evolving—but it took 241 years to change one thing: the use of a blade. In 1988, ophthalmologists invented the world’s first laser cataract removal device, the Laserphaco Probe. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) didn’t approve bladeless cataract […]
Read MoreThe Cost of Refractive Lens Exchange in Palm Beach, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Boca Raton, and Weston
If you do not want to have LASIK surgery with its temporary results, refractive lens exchange (RLE) offers a long-term solution to improve your vision. Refractive lens exchange can correct myopia, hyperopia, and presbyopia—and can even treat astigmatisms. The procedure is safe, painless, and often takes less than 10 minutes per eye. Your next question […]
Read MoreWhat to Expect with Your Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery in Miami, Boca Raton, Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Parkland, and Nearby Cities
An intraocular lens implant surgery is a procedure that involves replacing your eye’s natural lens with an artificial one. It is part of the procedure we use to fix cataracts. At SightTrust Eye Institute, we utilize the most advanced technology to ensure that patients in Boca Raton, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Parkland, Palm Beach, and […]
Read MoreTop Tips on How to Prepare for Your Cataract Surgery in Boca Raton, Parkland, Miami, Davie, Palm Beach, Plantation, and the Surrounding Areas
A cataract is a medical condition that gradually makes your eye’s natural lens cloudy and opaque. This condition creates a blurry vision that worsens as the cataract’s severity increases. Fortunately, you can cure the condition with cataract surgery. Dr. Andrew Shatz at SightTrust Eye Institute caters to Parkland, Boca Raton, Davie, Palm Beach, Plantation, Miami, […]
Read MoreCataract Doctor for Patients in Boca Raton, Miami, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, and Palm Beach
When your eye doctor says it is time to visit a cataract doctor, it is important to find one that has a great following of happy clients. Dr. Andrew Shatz is a well-known ophthalmologist, who has his office centrally located in Sunrise, FL., making it easy for patients from Boca Raton, Miami, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, […]
Read MoreOphthalmology for Patients in Boca Raton, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, and Parkland
When your eye doctor can’t care for your eyes, it is time for a visit to an ophthalmologist. Ophthalmology is the diagnosis and treatment of eye issues for those who need glasses and contact lenses to patients who require more hands-on treatment for issues such as retinal tears. Cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange are […]
Read MoreLaser Cataract Surgery for Patients in Palm Beach, Miami, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Sunrise, and Davie, FL
To create the most precise incisions possible, Dr. Andrew Shatz uses laser cataract surgery. The LenSx cataract laser, after making the incision, will be used to cut the cataract into small pieces. Laser cataract surgery replaces blades and reduces the need for ultrasound energy. This type of surgery is called femtosecond laser technology. It is […]
Read MoreCataract Surgeon for Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, Parkland, and Plantation
When you have been diagnosed with cataracts, which is the opacification of the clear lens, which creates decreased vision, the next step is visiting with our cataract surgeon to discuss your options. Our cataract surgeon sees patients from Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, Parkland, Plantation, and the surrounding areas, and provides an examination […]
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