Cataract Surgeon in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, Plantation, and Weston
“I’m healthy, will I still get cataracts?” We hear this from time to time and the answer is “Is your healthy lifestyle stopping you from aging?”. Cataracts are generally a product of age. You can exercise, get plenty of rest and eat healthy but your healthy lifestyle does not improve your chances against cataracts. There […]
Read MoreIntraocular Lens Surgery in Boca Raton, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, and Weston
Do you remember the old days when you could recognize patients that had cataract and intraocular lens surgery from the big, dark, wrap-around glasses they used to wear? There’s a reason they used to wear those. Your eye’s natural lens absorbs UV radiation naturally. Take away that lens and replace it with a manufactured lens […]
Read MoreChoosing a Cataract Doctor in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, Parkland, and Weston
We know you are nervous about your cataract surgery and it’s natural! Your eyes are a sensitive part of your body and essential to daily living. But we can’t stress enough the number of patients that were glad they went through cataract surgery. You don’t have to live with foggy vision. At SightTrust Eye Institute, […]
Read MoreLaser Cataract Surgery for Residents in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, Sunrise FL, and Weston
One of the leaders in laser cataract surgery is located in South Florida. Dr. Andrew Shatz is the Medical Director of the SightTrust Eye Institute. He is a board-certified ophthalmologist and has performed over twenty-four thousand surgeries, including cataract surgeries, for the past nineteen years. He is current with the latest technology and procedures, including […]
Read MoreCataract Surgery for Residents in Boca Raton, Miami, Palm Beach, Parkland, Plantation, and Weston
Have you been thinking you may need cataract surgery? How do you know when it is time to get cataract surgery? SightTrust Eye Institute can help you determine if cataract surgery is right for you. Our office is located in South Florida and is convenient to residents living in Boca Raton, Miami, Palm Beach, Parkland, […]
Read MoreOphthalmologist in Miami, Palm Beach, Parkland, Plantation, Sunrise FL, and Weston
“How often should I see an ophthalmologist?” It seems like every time you have some type of health question, no matter how small, as soon as you seek advice you’re told: “go see your doctor”. Even if you are asking a friend, the internet or anyone else. So, when should you see a doctor? If […]
Read MoreCataract Surgeon in Boca Raton, Miami, Palm Beach, Parkland, Plantation, and Weston
What are the options for financing my cataract surgery? Medicare pays for basic cataract surgery that includes a simple lens replacement but that is pretty much it. If your cataract surgeon recommends a different lens that has an additional cost, such as one that fixes astigmatism or vision problems, you’ll be responsible for the charges. […]
Read MoreLaser Cataract Surgery in Boca Raton, Davie, Miami, Palm Beach, Plantation, and Weston
Lasers aren’t used in cataract surgery? This is one aspect that often surprises people when learning about cataract surgeries. Lasers are used in all types of surgeries these days so it’s natural to think it’s also being used in cataract surgery. However, while lasers are used in Lasik and vision-correcting surgery, routine cataract surgery is […]
Read MoreCataract Surgery for Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, Parkland and Plantation
Why Do I Need Glasses After Cataract Surgery? Many people are surprised they still need glasses after cataract surgery. After all, it’s surgery on the eyes, shouldn’t it fix vision? Well, the difference is in the two different issues of cataracts and vision focusing problems. Cataract surgery is replacing an ineffective lens. The lens has […]
Read MoreCorrective Surgeries from an Advance Cataract Surgeon
Your eyes are one of the fastest healing parts of your body and cataract surgery has advanced to a point most cataract surgeries are quick and done with topical or local anesthesia. If you are just starting your journey into cataract surgery and eye, we suggest learning more about the techniques that are commonly used […]
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