EYES AND LIDS, LLC
WINDERMERE, FLORIDA

We are a multispecialty We are dedicated to making the Orlando Eye Institute the best ophthalmology center in Orlando. Our mission statement is simple – to provide our patients with cutting edge eye care combined with a personalized touch. We believe that vision, comfort and the appearance of the eyes play a great physical and emotional role in maintaining one’s quality of life. We will strive to help our patients achieve this through a combination of skilled physicians, technological advances, friendly and compassionate staff, and ease of accessibility. We will tailor care to suit individual needs. Who says there’s no “Eye” in “Team”? We disagree! While we are proud of the care our doctors provide, our staff is the engine that makes Orlando Eye Institute run. The next time you stop by, don’t forget to say “Hi!” After cataract surgery, a replacement is needed for the natural lens in order to see clearly. Measurements are done at a clinic visit beforehand to help us figure out the exact prescription for the intraocular lens (IOL). There are many IOLs that are available and they are different in their own way. Let’s take a look at a few. Monofocal IOLs are the standard type of IOL. They help focus images onto one point of the retina. This provides a clear image at either distance, intermediate, or near. Most patients choose to have good distance vision, as seen in the simulation on the above right. Notice that distance objects like the trees and clouds look crisp, but the hand and compass at near are blurry. This is generally fixed by reading glasses and had been the norm until relatively recently. A way around this is to set the dominant eye for distance and the non-dominant eye for near. This is called monovision and is tolerated by most people, but not all. It can disrupt depth perception and may not be the best choice for a golfer, for instance. a) In mild cases, ReLACS (Refractive Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery) can make incisions in the eye to help eliminate these small refractive errors. The Crystalens HD and Trulign Toric IOLs both work in a similar fashion and use the body’s natural muscles to help focus images. In general, the quality of the vision is perfect and the distance and intermediate is excellent. Reading glasses may need to be worn for the smallest print and in low-light conditions, unless a variation of monovision is done. Of note, the Trulign Toric corrects moderate to severe astigmatism and provides accomodation. It works better in younger patients. Multifocal IOLs function in a different way. These concentric circles help focus at either distance or near. While they have better near vision than the accomodating IOLs, there may some sacrifice in the quality of the vision for the price of that convenience, especially in the early months. Patients can have some problems with glare at night that tends to improve as the brain neuroadapts to these new lenses. There may also be some trouble seeing up close in dim light. Patients tend to do their best once the IOLs have been placed in both eyes. If there are any other signs of eye diseases, patients will not be a good candidate for these IOLs. Patients who pass the screening process, however, can see quite well at distance, intermediate and near.