Cataract 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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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 MoreFloaters aka Vitreous Opacities / Debris – By Brian Phillpotts, MD | “I’m seeing little squiggly lines in my field of vision.” “When I go outside, I see what looks like a spider darting across my line of sight.” “I see strange little strands and speckles when I look at my computer screen.” “At times, […]
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Alternative Treatment – Ear Candling | By Kristen Decelles, Audiologist WHAT IS EAR CANDLING? “Ear Candling” is described as an alternative form of therapy designed to pull earwax from the ears or even prevent sinus infections. Some people trace its origins to the Hopi Indians and their spiritual healing beliefs. HOW IS IT DONE? Ear […]
Read MoreRebecca Topicz is an Ophthalmic Technician at St. Luke’s. When she’s not at work, one of her passions is beekeeping. She’s been with St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute since 2014 and she’s been beekeeping since 2016. The hobby has been in her family for many years. Her grandfather was a beekeeper during The Great […]
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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 MoreThis 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.
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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 MoreASK THE HEARING DOCTOR Question: Dr. Decelles, why is it that people say never to use Q-tips in my ears? Answer: People ask me this all the time! They even go on to say that, “It feels so good to clean my ears with a Q-tip after my shower.” The old rule is that the only thing […]
Read MoreWe proudly serve patients at our eye clinics in Tarpon Springs, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Spring Hill, and in The Villages at Lake Sumter Landing, Brownwood and coming to Wesley Chapel in Spring 2023. 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.
