Exciting, new Lens option for Cataract Patients to see near, middle and far after surgery!
The surgeons at The Center for Excellence in Eye Care work really hard to provide the best technology for our laser cataract surgery patients and we are so excited to be able to give our patients new options for IOLs (intraocular lenses) to help them see beautifully after surgery! We are so happy to announce…
Read MoreDr. Cruz is one of the FIRST surgeons in the US to perform NEWLY approved surgery for glaucoma using Allergan XEN gel stent!
Early this morning, Dr. Cris Cruz became one of the FIRST surgeons in the country to perform a newly FDA approved surgery for glaucoma using the XEN gel stent. This is an enormous advancement in glaucoma treatment! A little background in “real people terms” = glaucoma happens when our IOP is too high. How does…
Read MoreDr. Andrew Schimel & Dr. Bill Trattler both featured in a panel at Hawaiian Eye and Retina Meeting 2017
We are so proud to report that two of our surgeons at the Center for Excellence in Eye Care were featured as participants in a panel at Hawaiian Eye Meeting in Kauai last week! Dr. Andrew Schimel and Dr. William Trattler both participated on this panel which was based on a very hot topic in…
Read MoreDr. William Trattler wins Founder’s Award for CEDARS & ASPENS ophthalmic organizations. Changing cornea & refractive surgery!
It is a very special time for one of our world renowned corneal subspecialists at the Center for Excellence in Eye Care, Dr. William Trattler. Dr. Trattler has just been presented with the CEDARS / ASPENS Founders Award. Only a couple years ago, Dr. Trattler was involved in the beginnings of both of these societies,…
Read MoreEye injections can help restore vision loss as a result of diabetes. Dr. Andrew Schimel and his patient are featured in the Miami Herald!
Eye injections can help restore vision loss as a result of diabetes. Dr. Andrew Schimel and his patient are featured in the Miami Herald! See below for a quick peek of the full article. Or click here to read the full story! For the past 20 years, Julio has taken medication daily to treat his…
Read MoreDiagnosed with Keratoconus? Hear from a patient 2 years after CXL Crosslinking Procedure. There are options!
Have you been diagnosed with Keratoconus? Have you wondered about corneal crosslinking CXL and how life is after? Today, November 10th, has been named World Keratoconus Day and we are doing our duty by spreading awareness about this corneal disease and the treatment options. We thought the best way would be to speak to our…
Read MoreEver woken up with a swollen, puffy eyelid? These are so uncomfortable. What do you do?
Ever wake up with a swollen, puffy eyelid? A tender, painful, swollen eyelid? You definitely realize how important your eyes are and how obvious it will be to everyone at work that something is wrong with you! For those of you who HAVE woken up like this, you know firsthand that these are uncomfortable and…
Read MoreHappy 20th Anniversary to the Center for Excellence in Eye Care! A True Celebration!
On July 1st 1996, we opened our doors as the Center for Excellence in Eye Care. 20 years later, we have helped thousands of patients with their vision. A couple weeks ago, we closed up shop to host all our surgeons, doctors, technicians, administrator and staff at the Biltmore Hotel to celebrate this momentous occasion….
Read MoreAndrew Schimel helps patient with Atypical Macular Degeneration and gets a work of art in return!
Every single day our doctors are so fortunate to have such interesting patients sit in their exam chairs. Some of them are so incredibly artistic and talented, and we enjoy every second of getting to know them! In this case, one of our retinal specialists, Andrew Schimel, shares an amazing experience. Dr. Schimel has been…
Read MoreJuly Feature: Dr. William Trattler’s Dedication to Crosslinking & Curing Corneal Disease Finally Pays Off
For 8 years, Dr. William Trattler has been deeply involved in helping patients with Keratoconus and Corneal Ectasia through the use of Corneal Collagen Cross Linking. As a corneal subspecialist, Dr. Trattler has been on the forefront of all research having to do with corneal diseases, conditions and refractive surgery developments. He has led many…
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