Blog – St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute

November marks Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, which begs the question: Are you aware of the ocular conditions that threaten people with diabetes? A lot of people — even those with diabetes — do not realize just how important it is to monitor their eye health. To better educate patients in Florida, the expert ophthalmologists and optometrists at St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute explain what everyone should know about diabetic eye disease. Diabetic Retinopathy Can Rob You of Your Vision Diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. It affects about one… More

If cataracts have made your vision cloudy, the solution is clear: cataract surgery. However, what you may not realize is that cataract surgery is a good opportunity to simultaneously correct refractive errors like myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. When your ophthalmologist removes the hazy natural lens from your eye, he replaces it with an IOL (intraocular lens) that can help correct your vision at one or more distances. This may mean that you no longer need to rely on glasses or contact lenses. At our office in Largo, we offer both monofocal and multifocal (premium) IOLs to best… More

If you desire better vision with surgery but are not a candidate for LASIK, refractive lens exchange (RLE) may be right for you. This advanced procedure, also called clear lens extraction, is similar to cataract surgery in that both are designed to replace the lens of the eye, except lenses treated with refractive lens exchange are not clouded. Ahead, the team of experts at St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute explains the many benefits of this surgery. Reduced Dependence on Glasses and Contact Lenses Glasses and contact lenses can be a hassle, especially for active individuals and… More