Cataract Surgery
If you are seeking cataract surgery in Florida you have come to one of the most advanced cataract centers in Florida. Can you imagine possibly seeing without glasses after having worn them for 40 years? The Eye Institute of West Florida will be happy to provide cataract surgery consultation so that you choose the best intraocular lens for your cataract surgery experience.
Cataract IOL Self-Evaluation TEST
Are you having difficulty seeing or driving at night? Florida cataract surgery specialist Dr. Weinstock, invites you to find out if you are a experiencing the onset of cataracts. Please take our Cataract IOL self-evaluation test and one of our staff will be in touch with you to discuss your current visual condition.
See Better After Cataract Surgery | New Intraocular Lens Technology
Cataract patients now have multiple options to see at both near and far distances after cataract surgery! NEW multi-focal IOL technology can now decrease dependence on glasses after surgery. If you are seeking the Crystalens® or ReSTOR® IOL lens options in Florida, we have qualified surgeons waiting to help you see better!
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Get The FACTS About Cataracts
Millions of people have already undergone Cataract eye surgery right here in Florida, but what are your lens implant options? How do you know you are getting the right advice? Feel free to consult us at any point in your research process.
What's NEW in Eye Health
Find out about new IOL technology and what’s coming down the road for new premium lens implants. Also learn how The Eye Institute has one of only a few devices in the country that uses precision guided technology to correct astigmatism. Please check back periodically to find out what's new and exciting in the development of eye health care from The Eye Institute of West Florida.
At the Eye Institute of West Florida, we treat even the most complex retina-vitreous disorders in a safe, caring and personal environment. Our specialists are world-renowned experts at diagnosing eye diseases and offering the latest treatment options. There are numerous diseases that can affect the retina and vitreous which require the care of a specialist.
At The Eye Institute you will always receive the personal attention of an expert in the field. Dr. Kirsch and Dr. Hairston are Florida-licensed, board-certified ophthalmologists with advanced medical training, called a Fellowship, in the subspecialty of retina and vitreous care. Their credentialing and years of experience as specialists assure our patients the highest level of care and comfort while being treated in a very special environment.
Some conditions commonly treated by our retina specialists include: age-related macular degeneration, cystoid macular edema, flashes and floaters, diabetic retinopathy, macular holes, retinal tears, retinal detachment, retinitis pigmentosa or other inherited retinal diseases, strokes of the retinal vein, wrinkled retina and cancers of the eye. Our retina specialists may also treat a patient who has experienced severe eye trauma, severe inflammation of the eye or complications from other eye surgery.
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- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Flashes, Floaters, Retinal Tears, and Retinal Detachment
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Holes
- Strokes of the Retinal Vein
- Wrinkled Retina
Leonard S Kirsch, MD, FRCS(C) is a fellowship-trained vitreous and retina specialist. He is internationally known for the numerous papers and lectures he has presented here and abroad. Dr. Kirsch is currently an active participant in ongoing research to find new treatments for diseases of the retina. His expertise in the most advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques of all diseases of the retina, macula and vitreous make Dr. Kirsch one of the elite in his field. In the Tampa Bay area, Dr. Kirsch pioneered the use of Photodynamic Therapy with Visudyne©, and intravitreal Macugen©, Lucentis©, and Avastin© for the treatment of age-related macula degeneration. Dr. Kirsch was also among the first surgeons in Florida to perform 25 gauge “no-stitch” vitrectomy in 2001. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada.
Richard J Hairston, MD, FACS, is a vitreous and retina specialist. He joined The Eye Institute in June, 2001 coming to us from a busy retina practice in Washington, DC. Dr. Hairston graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and did his residency at the Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute at Johns Hopkins University. He completed a fellowship in diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous at The Center for Retina Vitreous Surgery, Memphis, Tennessee. He then served as Assistant Chief of Service in Ophthalmology and Director of the Ocular Trauma Service at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Most recently he was Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins University. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Hairston enjoys an international reputation as an outstanding retina and vitreous surgeon.