Cataract Surgeon Pit Gills, MD and his patient Victoria are shown in the St. Luke’s ambulatory surgical center today. Victoria just had a clear lens replacement (CLR) using Alcon’s PanOptix intraocular lens. During this procedure, which is an option for some patients, Dr. Pit replaced the eye’s natural lens with an artificial lens. Vision is […]
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In recent years, Halloween costumes have expanded to include contact lenses with colors or designs like the ones shown on this page. Many of these are not FDA approved and therefore they carry several risk factors, even if they are just used one evening. If the colored contact lenses are available without a prescription, they […]
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We are excited to announce that St. Luke’s Director of Clinical Operations Myra Cherchio, COMT, COE has been elected to be on the Board of Directors for ASOA (American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators). The selection process for this national organization requires that a candidate first be nominated by the Board from a pool of applicants. The nominees […]
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IN THE HEADLINES You’ve probably seen updates about the coronavirus wherever you get your news. Here are a few facts from the CDC and some tips on how to avoid the coronavirus and other illnesses. There are actually many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. The COVID-19 version is a […]
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St. Luke’s Work-Up technician, Kristy H. recently got a haircut … but not just any haircut. She donated her almost waist-length flowing hair to Wigs for Kids, a non-profit that has been serving children suffering from hair loss since 1981. Kristy selected this group after carefully researching several options. “I wanted to donate my hair to where […]
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By Crystal Hoffert, OD – St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute | Nothing can be more refreshing on a hot day than taking a dip in one of Florida’s beautiful bodies of water – including salt water, lakes, rivers and, of course, swimming pools.Fun in the water does not come without risks, but you can […]
Read MoreQUESTION: IS LASIK SURGERY SAFE? ANSWER: YES, LASIK IS A VERY SAFE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. It has been around for 20 years and was approved by the Food & Drug Administration in 1999. Over 19 million LASIK procedures have been performed in the U.S. with a very high patient satisfaction rate. In fact, a recent study on quality of […]
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YAG Laser Capsulotomy – By Bruce Kiskaddon, MD | “My vision is cloudy again after my cataract surgery,” is a common concern in the months and years after the second eye is completed. During cataract surgery, the clouded lens of the eye is removed and an artificial intraocular lens is implanted in the eye. Following […]
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Have you often wondered what it’s like to have cataract surgery? In this short video, you can follow patient Deb as she has her second surgery with Pit Gills, MD. Deb shares her thoughts in the beginning of the video and then Dr. Gills narrates the various steps including the removal of the cataract, the […]
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When Tears Aren’t Enough – By Paul Glass, OD | WHAT IS DRY EYE? Dry eye is a common medical issue, annually affecting over 30 million patients over age 50 in the United States and almost 300 million people worldwide. Women are almost twice as prone to dry eye syndrome than men. Common symptoms often […]
Read MoreWe proudly serve patients at our eye clinics in Tarpon Springs, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Spring Hill, Wesley Chapel and in The Villages at Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood. Our philosophy is to treat those we serve as though they are a member of our own families. From the first phone call or email to the follow-up visit and beyond, we’re here to serve you. Our goal is to help preserve and optimize your vision.
