Changed Eye Insurance
 

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.

Are you looking for an optometrist or an ophthalmologist? There is a huge difference.

I didn't like Lange Eye, but many do. I had asked for the basic "no upcharge" free via insurance eye exam, and at the end of it all, I was being scheduled for a second exam. When I asked if 1) is it covered by insurance (answer: no) and 2) what's the purpose of this exam (didn't really get an answer that I believed), I decided to try elsewhere.

I'm still searching, I'm going to try St.Luke's over in the Lake Sumter square area.
And maybe Ocala Eye if somehow St.Luke's doesn't work out
If you have a good experience somewhere, pass it along.

If you are looking for an Optometrist, does your insurance cover the one at WalMart? I’ve gone there twice, just needing a eye tests and adjustments to my prescription. The doctor there does an adequate job, which is all I was looking for.

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

I go to Dr. Kumar at the Florida Retina Institute on Route 441. Excellent place, but they don't do vision exams or cataract surgery. However, they will evaluate you for cataracts and refer you to a surgeon. They took more photos of my eyes than I ever had taken in my life.

Ocala Eye. 14 years. 2 Surgeries.
Professional. Pleased with their care.

Oh. Nevermind

I’ve been using St. Luke’s for years. Exams plus cataract surgery...Dr. Ireland is the best.

We have been with Ocala Eye for years , they do it all surgery, exams, glasses, macular tests ,etc.very professional and insurance accepted.

St Luke is well known for it cataract surgery.

Changed eye insurance
 

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

Of course pick a new ophthalmologist not an optometrist for eye care. They are more educated and at our age we need that education and experience. Retina specialists are recommended for severe eye issues when you need a step up. Good luck!

Hands down St. Luke’s. ( I went to the new Brownwood office). Nothing but a thorough exam. No selling of products or glasses.

I used St Luke's in Sumter Landing for cataract surgery was very happy with the entire experience.

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.

Double Ditto!!!

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.

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.

Lake Eye

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

Highly Recommend Mid Florida Eye
 

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!!!!!

Cataract Surgery
 

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.

Eye Dr
 

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

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.

St. Luke’s
 

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!

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.

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.

Ocala Eye
 

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!

Definitely consider St Luke’s. Dr Ireland.

Ohiobuckeye
 

I’m in the same boat but not exactly like yours. My new Eye Dr. did an eye examination just like other eye Drs. My new lens are worse than my old lens. When I asked him about it he insisted that lens are exactly like the test showed. The only problem is most of the time I take my glasses off to see most things. Test may be right but not one time did he say they might not of ground them wrong. Of course that could of never happened! He could of took my glasses & had them checked but he didn’t, why do you suppose he didn’t, was he afraid they weren’t right?

Lake Eye or St. Luke's

Hello Polar Bear. My son is a Polar Bear too. I have used Dr. David Pollack at Ocala Eye. David is very talented. He performed cataract surgery on me three or four years ago. Sometimes he seems a little abrupt but I am OK with that because of the superior care he provides. If your new insurance covers Ocala Eye you will not be sorry with Dr. Pollack.

Two weeks ago had cataract surgery at St Luke's with Dr. Ireland and was a candidate for the multifocal lens (no more glasses!) which she did also. Before my surgery I asked 4 people who had cataract surgery how their cataract surgery went. They had all gone to St. Luke's with Dr. Ireland as the surgeon. They all raved about Dr. Ireland and the office itself.

I couldn't be more pleased with the results. They do a thorough test of your eyes before scheduling any surgery to see if you are a candidate for insurance to cover the cost of the cataract surgery. They also tested to see if I was a candidate for the multifocal lens (which Medicare does not pay) which they will ONLY do if you had not had any prior eye injury or Lasix surgery. Luckily I was a candidate for both.

I highly recommend Dr. Ireland and St. Luke's.

I have been with Lange Eye for the past 15 years and have been very pleased. I have pre-glaucoma, which was diagnosed before I moved from Illinois to Florida. They have done a great job of treating it, I still have pre-glaucoma.

I keep lists of recommendations from this site, and although have not used yet myself, these are the names that multiple people recommended......Dr. Shelby Terpstra @Lake eye, Dr. Kim @Ocala eye and Dr. Ireland @ St. Lukes
Good luck

Highly recommend Dr. Panzo, of Mid Florida Eye on 441 near Walmart in Marion county. He was rated one of the best ophthalmologists in Central Florida by Style magazine. He was rated #2 out of the top 3. He just completed cataract operations on my husband and we were very happy with the results and the entire experience. A super nice guy who has 10 children❗️:a040:

Consider Eyes of The Villages
 

If you are looking for an excellent and caring Ophthalmologist you should consider this long time practice. They have an office in Spanish Springs by WinDixie and in Southern Trace. (352) 753-9888.

This is very professional small practice but highly skilled and very detailed oriented. Dr. Zeini is the Doctor’s name. His staff has been with him for as long as I’ve been going there, almost 20 years. They are loyal for a reason.

I’m not sure about insurance but Medicare and my supplement covers most if not all the cost. They have done my cataract surgery, my late wife’s surgery and my current wife’s cataract surgery. All very successful. Not like an assembly line. Meticulous attention to detail with clear explanation of the cataract options.

Great eye foctor
 

My husband and I left Lange and now go to mid Florida eye on 44. Great place. We all get our eyes examined by great doctors. Learned j was wearing wrong contacts given to me by Lange I see great now. My husband had cateract surgery and can see again. Live is good and so are the doctors at mid Florida Of course my experience my opinion

My husband left Ocala Eye because he got fed up spending hours there waiting. We're both now using Lake Eye and I just had cataract surgery on both eyes with Dr Wehrly. Very happy with the result (actually, jumping for joy). I understand Dr. Holman at Lake Eye is also very good for cataract surgery.