Ophthalmologist Training and Education
Becoming an Ophthalmologist includes lengthy schooling followed long residency and continual education and training. As with any physician, the typical path must be followed to earn a medical degree. However, Ophthalmologists must go through continual education and training as new methods are created to benefit patients’ surgery outcomes and recovery. Additionally, an Ophthalmologist typically works […]
Read MoreDeciding When to Have Cataract Surgery in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, Plantation or Weston
Most cataracts are simply a result of aging. While some cataracts can develop as a result of environmental factors, such as radiation, poor nutrition or smoking, or trauma such as certain diseases or injury, the overwhelming majority are purely age related. The choice to undergo cataract surgery is strictly up to a patient with the […]
Read MoreChoosing a Cataract Doctor in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, Plantation, Weston
Every surgery has its risks but it’s no wonder patients can be nervous when it comes to choosing a cataract doctor to perform their surgery. After all, you need your eyes for everything you do, and some people may be hesitant with the surgery. However, there a many way to go about choosing the best […]
Read More3 Ways Your Cataract Surgeon Helps You Prepare for Cataract Surgery
Patients in Boca Raton, Miami, and Palm Beach who are scheduled for cataract surgery may be more focused on the procedure itself than on the preparation. Your cataract surgeon will give you a number of important instructions to follow before the day of your surgery. Here’s a little background on some of the preparation activities, […]
Read More3 Ways Ophthalmology Helps Patients on Florida’s Gold Coast
Whether you live in Davie, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach or Boca Raton, chances are that you’ll need the services of an ophthalmology practice at some point in your life. Here are three ways that an ophthalmology practice like SightTrust Eye Institute in Sunrise, Florida benefits patients in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. #1: […]
Read MoreEye Conditions Your Ophthalmologist Can Treat with Advanced Technology
Many of us in Boca Raton, Davie, and Fort Lauderdale see an optometrist every year to get an eye exam and a new prescription for corrective lenses. Optometrists in nearby cities such as Miami, Palm Beach, and Sunrise often screen patients for signs of common eye diseases like glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts. […]
Read MoreArtificial Iris Replacement Implant is Life-Changing
Less than a year ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a brand-new artificial iris implant that has already made a huge difference for one South Florida patient. Dr. Andrew Shatz of SightTrust Eye Institute recently used this cutting-edge technology to perform the first artificial iris implantation in Florida. The surgery was also one […]
Read MoreWhat questions will my cataract doctor ask me?
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with cataracts, your mind may be full of questions to ask your cataract doctor. After all, a cataract doctor specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts. And since the treatment is usually surgical in nature, you want to be clear on all aspects of any procedure you might face. […]
Read MoreHow does an ophthalmology practice change lives in South Florida?
SightTrust Institute is an ophthalmology practice that provides remarkable eye care advances for patients all along the southeastern Florida coast. From Palm Beach to Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale to Plantation, Davie to Miami, patients are enjoying more active lives, freed from the restrictions of eyeglasses and the hassles of contact lenses. What changes is SightTrust […]
Read MoreHow can my ophthalmologist use technology to help me?
The high-tech devices your ophthalmologist uses have truly revolutionized eye care. From laser surgery to lenses implanted in your eyes, we’ve come a long way from Ben Franklin’s bifocals. Leading ophthalmologists, like Dr. Andrew Shatz at SightTrust Eye Institute, use a combination of these tools to provide optimal eye care and vision correction. Patients in […]
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