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Once you understand what a cataract is, how it will be removed, and the life-changing benefits cataract surgery can bring, you'll likely wish you'd had the procedure sooner.
Suncoast Eye Center
Florida cataract, glaucoma, and eyelid surgery center.
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Patient Testimonials
When eye surgical expertise, and compassion come together, amazing things happen. Almost every day, we receive wonderful letters of thanks from eye surgery patients. It is testimonials like the ones you read here that validate what we do and keeps us focused on being "Dedicated to the Work of Healing."
Optical Center Right Inside Our Lobby
Our doctors correct your vision, our goal is to preserve your vision. Our
optical boutique provides premium lenses to fit everyone's lifestyle. There is
no need to drive all over town. Our professionally staffed boutique caters to each and every patient
individually. The licensed optician has over 26 years experience and will give
you honest opinions. No need to go elsewhere.
Board Certified Ophthalmologists
The Suncoast Eye Center provides its patients with outstanding vision care. Our professional and friendly medical staff uses the latest technology to meet the needs of our patients. Clinic surgeons are board-certified
ophthalmologists with years of experience performing surgical and laser procedures.
- Lawrence A. Seigel
- Alan M. Freedman
- Christine L. Burns
- Magda Barsoum-Homsy
- Marc J. Mallis
- Steven A. Gross
- Marquerite M. Kohlhepp
- Jason M. Handza
Licensed Optometrists
Optometrists are specifically educated, trained and licensed to examine the eye and surrounding structures for the purpose of prescribing eyewear or contact lenses.
All doctors are board certified optometrists and
Dr. Kaplan specializes in comprehensive eye exams, as well as Sports Vision.
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Understanding Cataract symptoms is your first step to improving your vision
Persons with cataracts often compare their vision to looking through a windshield of a car in the fog. Cataracts cause a variety of complaints and visual changes, including blurred vision, difficulty with glare (often with bright sun or automobile headlights while driving at night), dulled color vision, increased nearsightedness accompanied by frequent changes in eyeglass prescription, and occasionally double vision in one eye. Some people notice a phenomenon called "second sight" in which one's reading vision improves as a result of their increased nearsightedness from swelling of the cataract. A change in glasses may help initially once vision begins to change from cataracts; however, as cataracts continue to progress and opacify, vision becomes cloudy and stronger glasses or contact lenses will no longer improve sight.
More on cataracts & your options
Cataract Surgery Lens Options
When a patient has cataract surgery the cloudy lens is taken out and a new lens is put in its place. Most patients aren't aware that there are different types of lenses that could be used. Premium IOLs - Restor, ReZoom, Tecnis, Crystalens and Toric lenses. To help our patients make the most informed decision I have organized this simple article that should not be passed up.
Good Articles & Letters of Thanks
Computer Eyeglasses (What are they?
One
would never imagine that such a useful and innovative tool could cause
so much physical discomfort! As a result of CVS, science professionals
seized the opportunity to create computer eyeglasses to alleviate these
common conditions and make computer usage less painful and more
comfortable
Polarized Sunglasses – Useful Information About Polarized Sunglasses
Introduced several decades ago the use of polarization was once limited
to a few brands of eyewear. Fortunately today many consumers can enjoy
the benefits of this eye protection without sacrificing the style that
they prefer.
Take Care of your Eyes
Often, we take our eyes for granted and do not take proper care of them
as we do our teeth or our skin. Taking care of our eyes is important
especially since we use our eyes a lot.
Surgery With a Double Shot
What do cataract surgery and coffee have in common? Both now require that you choose among a confusing variety of options. Read this article and in less time than it would take your barista to serve up your favorite coffee drink you will have the knowledge to discuss this choice with your eye surgeon.
Freedom From Glasses
After forty years of wearing glasses, routine cataract surgery
frees one patient of the need for prescription eyewear.
Dear Dr. Seigel
Please make sure that Doctor Seigel sees this and let him know that he
is one of the nicest Doctor's I have ever met.
Suncoast Eye Center receives accreditation by the AAAHC
The Suncoast Eye Center/Eye Surgery Institute is pleased to announce that we
have recently been accredited for 3 years by the Accreditation Association for
Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
Suncoast Eye Center welcomes Board Certified Ophthalmologist Vitreoretinal Surgeon Dr. Jason M. Handza
The new year begins at the Suncoast Eye Center with a new doctor
partnering with our team of expert surgeons.
Being twice awarded the prestigious Patrick Murray Award and recipient of the coveted Galen S. Young, Sr. Award, Dr. Handza has trained with many highly respected physicians considered to be an expert in the
field of ophthalmology and vitreoretinal surgery.
A message from the optical center
by Ethel Squillace
Living in sunny Florida, we need to realize the dangers of ultra violet rays to our eyes. Transitions is one way to protect them against UVA and UVB rays. Their clear indoors and get darker outdoors.
For the person who likes dark sunglasses, polarized the way to go. They provide clear visual acuity, colors have definition and very comforting to the eyes as it eliminates glare.
AR Coating or Anti-reflective Coating - removes reflections and starbursts from oncoming headlights at night. AR coating can be added to any lens.
If you would like any additional information or have questions you may contact Ethel directly at our office by calling (727) 868-9442 Mon-Fri 8am - 4pm
Top reasons to have your outpatient eye surgery at Suncoast Eye Center
- Experience
- Quality of care
- Latest techniques
- Pleasant atmosphere
- Friendly staff
- Board Certified Ophthalmologists
- (AAAHC) Ambulatory Healthcare Accreditation
- Members of Better Business Bureau
- State of the art technology
- Accepts most insurance plans
- Offer transportation for surgery patients
Our patients privacy is important.
The Suncoast Eye Center has a long-standing commitment to the rights and privacy of our patients and clients. We have always protected the confidentiality of health information of the people who rely on us for care. State and federal laws also protect the confidentiality of this sensitive information.
Saving Sight Together
Dr. Lawrence A. Seigel,
in an continuing effort to formally reach out into the community to help others,
successfully established the Suncoast Eye Center Foundation in 1985. These non-profit Foundations goals are to provide or obtain, necessary eye care and treatment for the needy in our
community and educate the communities served by the Suncoast Eye Center about eye health care.
Follow the link below to learn more about the foundation, its activities, or how you can help our continued growth.
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Eye Surgery Institute
The Suncoast Eye Surgery Institute first opened January 1989. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with two operating rooms, two laser suites and comfortable pre and post-operative areas. Your surgical experience and comfort should be as pleasant as possible.
Providing that personal attention and care is our main goal.
The Surgery Institute is Medicare-certified and fully licensed by the State of Florida.
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Free Speakers Bureau
Need a speaker for your group? The Suncoast Eye Center provides an informative seminar on the aging eye. Covering topics including cataracts, glaucoma, droopy eyelid problems, macular degeneration and several others. The seminar can be tailored to work with your existing program..
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"The Suncoast Eye Center, Eye Surgery Institute, is dedicated to providing the highest level of ophthalmological care, in a professional, caring, pleasant atmosphere, and is committed to providing their team members a secure, caring, and safe work environment."
"The goal at the Suncoast Eye Center, Eye Surgery Institute, is to continuously strive for improvement in providing quality car to patients, and a pleasant work place for team members."