Cataract Surgeons
 

Can anyone recommend a good cataract surgeon here in TV or nearby?

Dr. Holman at Lake Eye is fantastic. I had both my eyes done and would highly recommend him.

you'll get a plethora of responses here but Dr. ElMallah at Ocala Eye is very good. He's also a glacoma specialist as well.

Look for a surgeon that has experience implanting many different kinds of IOLs for the best recommendation for your eyes.
Medicare and most insurances will cover a 2nd and even a 3rd opinion before surgery. Use it.
You only have one set of eyes. Don't base your selection on a low-bidder.
I had mine done up north, but if The Villages are your starting point, one of the 1st doctors I'd visit would be Dr Kimberly Ireland, St Lukes at The Villages.
Good luck on your journey.

Had recent surgery with Dr. Ireland at St. Luke's in Sumter Landing. She's fabulous!!!!

I second the vote for Dr. Holman. My eyes were very bad. I have a history of detached retinas in both eyes. I was told for years by my retina doc in WA state to wait until the very last minute before having cataract surgery because my retinas might detach again. Dr. Holman did the surgery with lasers and I no longer need glasses except for readers. I have worn glasses since 1st grade! He is very personable and very skilled.

Another vote for Lake Eye; Dr. Holman or Wehrly. Had surgery a year ago, very pleased!

I have so much confidence in Dr. Holman at Lake Eye.

Ocala Eye ---Dr Jodi Armstrong is great --

good luck

Having surgery soon by Dr Panzo, Mid-Florida EyE. Their surgical center is right next to their office on 441/27

two more votes...my wife and I....for Kimberely Ireland.
Eye surgery is all she does. Very detailed, very focused on the needs of the patient in front of her....excellent patient rapport.

Any one have any experience with eye surgery from Mohammed ElMallah MD at Ocala Eye or

Jeffrey Baumann at Midflorida eye center

or anything about the clinic centers for surgery?
i am researching and have appointments with both !

I need cataracts surgery and possible toric lens for stigmatism in 1 and maybe both eyes !

Please advise if you know !
Thanks
Shari .. you can also email me at classysrs@aol.com

fyi .. some recent suggestions of Dr .. my insurance does not cover !

i am deciding between Dr Mohamed Elmallah at Ocala eye! who also wants me to see a Retna specialist for some minor issues in my left eye /just to make sure!

and Dr Bauman at Midflorida eye center which i have not seen yet !

I need a toric lens for a astigmatism! ....which is out of pocket and expensive !

any one seen either one at these centers and or have had a toric lens done or had to see a retna specialist !

Please .... help !!! or email me at classysrs@aol.com

the others recommended above are not in my insurance

:clap2: I agree, glasses for the last 55 years, until I met Dr Scott Holman at LakeEye!!

Dr. Charles of Mid-Florida Eye has done thousands with an extremely professional staff. Two of mine were done a couple of years ago. No pain --- very professional --- played softball within the first week. Have never seen better.

Dr Panzo Mid Fl eye just did mine last week. Great experience, Absolutely no pain, I can see leaves on trees---and without glasses. Mid Fl surgical center right on 441/27. Http://www.midfloridaeye.com

Cataract surgeon
 

Yes. St. Lukes. It is at Sumter Landing. Excellent.

Used to have to go to St. Luke's in Tarpon Srings and now it is here in the Villages.

I don't think I've ever heard of a bad one. Dr Zeini at Villages Eyes did mine and I'm happy with the results.

I am having cataract surgery with dr jeffrey baumann at mid florida eye
soon.. Has anyone had an contact with either this dr or this clinic ?
Email if you have anything to say!
Note: I have astigmatism and need a toric lens as well
any comments or recommendations would be appreciated !

Shari
classysrs@aol.com

Dr. Keith Charles of Mid-Florida Eye is outstanding. Their group advertises more than 100,000 cataracts in Central Florida. They have two offices here in The Villages area and accept The Villages Health Plan.

Dr. Ireland at St. Luke's at LSL. Excellent physician, fantastic facility and staff. Very careing.

Had mine done by Dr Ireland at St Lukes. Great job, great staff. Am very pleased with her.

Dr. Baumann did my husband's second cataract. Husband had had lasix surgery on that eye which any doctor could see. Dr. did measurements. long story short, the wrong lens was put in and now my husband has to wear glasses. Dr. kind of blamed husband because he didn't tell him about the lasiz surgery

I had my first eye surgery today at St. Luke's by Dr. Ireland. I was very impressed with the care and professionalism of Dr. Ireland and her whole staff. Must admit, I was very nervous, would rather have a tooth pulled than someone touching my eyes.

Everyone in that facility reassured me that all would be fine and made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. The surgery went very well, no pain at all and it was in and out. Pre-op and post-op procedures took more time than the actual surgery.

I've had no pain all day but am sleeping a lot, from the anesthesia. That's just me but its nice to just relax after being so nervous.

Having second eye done this week and I'm sure I'll be much less nervous and all will be fine.

I would highly recommend St. Luke's and Dr. Ireland and her staff.

BTW, I chose not to have my vision corrected because I love my glasses, been wearing them since the 3rd grade and it would be like cutting off my nose, lol. I'd look really strange.

They do ask for a Medical History including previous surgeries. Lasik is kind of an important procedure to just forget to mention. :shrug: