Cataract Information, Cataract Surgery
How Early Cataract Detection Supports Independence and Well-Being As we grow older, protecting our independence and daily comfort becomes more important—and eye health plays a big role in that. One common condition that can quietly impact our vision over time is cataracts. Cataracts develop gradually, and the early signs—like blurry vision, sensitivity to light, and […]
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Do you have cataracts? You’re not alone, as they are a highly prevalent age-related eye condition. Many people consider cataract surgery to correct their vision. They usually develop very slowly and can start forming as early as your 40s. It can take years for symptoms to manifest, but once they do, they can be debilitating. […]
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Do you have cataracts? You may have noticed that they can make your life a lot harder than it needs to be. Although cataracts develop slowly and may not cause noticeable symptoms for years, they can eventually make it nearly impossible to see. The good news is that you can treat cataracts when they affect […]
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Does your vision seem blurry, hazy, or foggy? These are some of the many signs of having cataracts. Cataract surgery might be required to restore clear vision. You may have trouble living your everyday life if you have cataracts. A cataract is an age-related eye condition that tends to develop very slowly. When you first […]
Read Blog PostCataract Information, Cataract Surgery, YAG
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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I’m pleased to announce that St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute is participating in Operation Sight, which is a charitable effort managed by the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS). The program matches eligible cataract patients with volunteer surgeons who are members of the Operation Sight Network. The mission is to eliminate treatable […]
Read Blog PostThis is a unique look at cataract surgery at St. Luke’s from inside the operating room. Watch as Jeff Wipfli, MD, removes the clouded lens and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens while the patient is awake and able to converse and follow instructions.
Read Blog PostCataract Surgery, St. Luke's History
Dr. Pit Gills was interviewed on WFLA News Radio’s CEO Spotlight segment. He discussed recent renovations at St. Luke’s as well as family history and our longstanding philosophy of serving the patient.
Read Blog PostWe 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.
