Understanding the Importance of AAAHC Accreditation for Office-Based Surgery Centers
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in About, Cataracts, Eye Health, Refractive Surgery
When it comes to choosing a surgery center, safety and quality are top priorities to consider. One of the most trusted indicators of a facility’s commitment to excellence is accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). But what exactly does this accreditation mean, and why is it so important for office-based surgery […]
Read MoreReal Stories, Real Results: Patient Experiences at SightTrust Eye Institute
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in About
At SightTrust Eye Institute, we believe that exceptional vision care goes beyond just medical expertise—it’s about providing a patient-first experience that is compassionate, efficient, and transformative. Under the leadership of Dr. Andrew Shatz, a renowned premium cataract and refractive lens surgeon, our team is dedicated to offering cutting-edge vision correction solutions with a focus on […]
Read MoreEye Health and Aging: Addressing Common Age-Related Eye Conditions
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Cataracts, Presbyopia
You may have noticed a trend with eye commercials. Many of them feature older people who are dealing with various eye ailments ranging from loss of vision clarity to cataracts. It’s not a coincidence that these commercials use older actors. As with everything else, our vision declines as we age due to a number of […]
Read MoreWhat to Expect on Your Procedure Day at SightTrust
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Uncategorized
Vision improvement procedures at SightTrust Eye Institute are quick, painless, and a revolution in eye care. During these procedures, you are given what is known as conscious sedation or “mini-twilight” sedation. You are not completely asleep where you would need a breathing tube, but you are not completely awake or aware either. The experience is […]
Read MorePost-Operative Care for Eye Surgeries: What to Expect
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Cataracts, Post-Operative Care
You have finally scheduled your premium laser cataract or refractive lens surgery, you are following your pre-operative instructions, and you have arranged for someone to drive you home after your procedure. What should you expect over the next few hours or days? What activities will you be able to resume and what should you expect? […]
Read MoreA Clear Vision of Refractive Lens Exchange: What You Need to Know
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Refractive Surgery
As we age, our eyes change. Our ability to focus at near starts to diminish in our mid-forties as the lens slowly hardens, which is known as presbyopia. Due to this hardening, the natural lens of the eye loses flexibility, leading to this decline in near vision. You may be experiencing presbyopia if you are […]
Read MoreOpening Our Eyes to Possibilities – Resolutions for Self-Improvement
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Cataracts, IOLs, Presbyopia
It’s another new year, and another new opportunity to make exciting resolutions for self-improvement in 2024. While research shows that many Americans make New Year’s resolutions each year, just 9% actually keep their resolutions the whole year. Unfortunately, many people learn to live with the inconveniences of health issues they don’t see as urgent because […]
Read MoreAbout SightTrust Eye Institute
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in About
“Excellent experience, efficient, caring, and knowledgeable. Next day feeling myself again with my vision improving every hour. Highly recommend.” – M.M. “This experience was great. I can see both distance and far – no glasses, no contacts. What a difference!! I recommend this to everyone who has vision troubles. Greatest staff ever – best money […]
Read MoreSame-Day Bilateral Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Uncategorized
Vision correction surgery has come a long way over the last several years. Lens-based procedures such as cataract and clear lens replacement surgeries can now not only improve eyesight, but also allow patients to see at all ranges without the need for glasses. Technology, procedures, and techniques have advanced to allow for faster, safer, and […]
Read MoreCataract Awareness – Let’s Raise Awareness
Posted by: SightTrust Eye Institute in Uncategorized
Our team at SightTrust Eye Institute is excited to do our part to raise awareness about cataracts, one of the most prevalent eye conditions. Data from the CDC shows that more than 17 percent of adults over the age of 40 have a cataract in one or both eyes, and this condition affects 70 percent […]
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