[matandch]

Dr Craig Fishman at Fishman & Sheridan Eyecare Specialists has an office across from The Leesburg Hospital. Dr Fishman has a great bedside manner and is easy to talk to.

[Rzepecki]

Originally Posted by Stanajudy

I have been going to Dr Holman at Lake Eye and he is the best!

Double Ditto!!!

[jbrown132]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

By the way, I am looking for an ophthalmologist. I’ll probably be looking at cataract surgery pretty soon.

Had a friend that had cataract surgery at St Luke’s. Said it was one of the best medical experiences he had since moving to The Villages 10 years ago. Very professional, friendly and caring.

[Rsenholzi]

I would be hesitant with Ocala eye. I went to the retina specialist and They tried to force me to sign a paper that I would not sue if something occurred and go to arbitration instead with a person chosen by them, a person chosen by me and one chosen by the 2 arbitrators. Didn’t want me to have my follow up appointment on a procedure that they did if I didn’t sign the paper. I have never sued anyone but it seemed underhanded to me especially when they added a clause that stated that none of my heirs could ever sue either.

[bocaabend]

Lake Eye

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

St Lukes either at Lake Sumter or Brownwood. Have recommended many people and all came back to thank.me. so try them

[Pedrocarrasco01@yahoo.com]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

By the way, I am looking for an ophthalmologist. I’ll probably be looking at cataract surgery pretty soon.

Highly recommend Mid Florida Eye, Dr. Panzo he found out a birth defect that I have had in my eye all along and no other Dr. discovered before, on 441 on front of StoneCrest after you pass WalMart, they do it all there. I went to Ocala eye last year, they wanted to do a lot of “testing” I asked why is this necessary, the answer was “the dr, ordered” I tried to ask the dr, she would not give me what I thought was a good answer. So I left!!!!!

[jrieker68]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

By the way, I am looking for an ophthalmologist. I’ll probably be looking at cataract surgery pretty soon.

Most (if not all) insurances do not cover cataract surgery. A small portion is paid by Medicare. You may be looking at $3,000 per eye for the total correction type. You might want to check prices on that before you choose. We like Mid-Florida Eye, Dr. Panzo.

[jjp2532]

My husband had cataract surgery and was extremely impressed with Dr Ireland and St. Luke’s.

[NotGolfer]

We went to Ocala Eye when we 1st moved here....then insurance changed so briefly went to Mid-Florida where I wasn't impressed. Insurance changed again, so back to Ocala Eye. The thing with them was earlier on...the waits there were very long and the place jammed. A couple of years ago I decided to change to St. Lukes and was extremely pleased. I will continue with them.

[Villages Kahuna]

After a bad experience caused me to leave Lange, I moved to St. Luke’s. Dr. Ireland is terrific, but concentrates on cataract surgery patients. Their new opthamologist at their new Brownwood office has impressive credentials. Their optometrists are also terrific. Couldn’t recommend them higher!

[yankygrl]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

I need to change eye doctors. This is not a major problem. My wife and I have both been okay with our old doctor, but not all that thrilled. So we're ready to try somebody new. I'm leaning towards Lange Eye, who is covered by my new insurance.

Opinions and experiences please.

I have used Lake Eye Assoc for the 10 years I’ve lived here. Dr. Terpstra is fantastic. Also had cataract surgery with multifocal lenses. Bit more expensive but didn’t want to wear cheaters after. I had LASIK surgery in 2004 and had to go back to wearing glasses. That is what determined the type of cataract surgery I had.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Rsenholzi

I would be hesitant with Ocala eye. I went to the retina specialist and They tried to force me to sign a paper that I would not sue if something occurred and go to arbitration instead with a person chosen by them, a person chosen by me and one chosen by the 2 arbitrators. Didn’t want me to have my follow up appointment on a procedure that they did if I didn’t sign the paper. I have never sued anyone but it seemed underhanded to me especially when they added a clause that stated that none of my heirs could ever sue either.

I think it is underhanded, but it is also unenforceable. Florida law requires medical malpractice issues to go through an arbitration process, which is "non-binding" on the patient. If the patient doesn't agree with the arbitration decision, then the patient can sue the doctor. Contracts, like the one you mentioned, have been taken to court, and several courts have ruled that a patient's right to sue for malpractice cannot be waived with a contract.

[drrichard]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

I need to change eye doctors. This is not a major problem. My wife and I have both been okay with our old doctor, but not all that thrilled. So we're ready to try somebody new. I'm leaning towards Lange Eye, who is covered by my new insurance.

Opinions and experiences please.

My wife and I have been using Ocala Eye (Dr. El Mullah) for 15 years and couldn't be happier. She has had two glaucoma surgeries, two cataracts, and one strabismus surgery-- and today wears NO GLASSES and has perfect 20/20 vision!

[Aloha way]

Definitely consider St Luke’s. Dr Ireland.