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

Cataract IOL Self-Evaluation

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

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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Make An Appointment

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Get The FACTS About Cataracts

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

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.

Robert J. Weinstock, M.D.


Robert J. Weinstock, M.D.Joined the Practice: 2001

Place of Birth: Miami, FL

Undergraduate: Brandeis University, Waltham, MA

Medical School: The Chicago Medical School, IL

Internship: St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis, MO

Residency: St. Louis University School of Medicine, MO

Fellowship: The Eye Institute of West Florida

Board Certifications: American Board of Ophthalmology, Cataract Certification (Sub-Specialty) Cataract/Implant Surgery, American Board of Eye Surgery, LASIK Certification (Sub-Specialty) Refractive Surgery, American Board of Eye Surgery

Academic Appointment: Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of South Florida, Tampa

Specialty: Refractive Cataract & LASIK Surgery

Robert J. Weinstock, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist and is fellowship-trained in cataract and refractive surgery. He became interested in ophthalmology at an early age - as he watched and assisted his father. Dr. Weinstock has joined the practice in 2001 after completing his residency at the St. Louis University School of Medicine. He is the Director of Cataract and Refractive Services at the Eye Institute of West Florida and The Weinstock Laser Eye Center. He also is an associate clinical professor of ophthalmology at the University of South Florida, and serves as the Surgical Director of the Largo Ambulatory Surgery Center. He was named one of 250 in Permier Surgeon's List of Leading Innovators of 2010 for his contributions to cataract surgery and premium IOLs. In addition to performing thousands of vision correcting cataract and LASIK procedures each year, Dr. Weinstock speaks and teaches nationally and internationally on customized cataract surgery and surgical innovations. He is continuously engaged in clinical research and studies to evaluate new technology, many of which are sanctioned by the FDA. He is recognized internationally as an expert on new implant technology and microincisional surgical techniques. He has authored many book chapters on cataract surgery and continues to write journal articles on cataract and refractive surgery.