Eyecare Services
Cataract surgery can be performed only once in a lifetime on each eye
Trust DiGaetano Cataract Services if you are considering cataract surgery. Our surgeons are Board Certified Ophthalmologists who are passionate about cataract and lens implant surgery, with an emphasis on Premium Lens Implants, to help you see without glasses for many activities after cataract surgery.
Whatever your eye issues, we’re here to help. Call us today at (386) 255-5050, so we can help you improve your vision. We look forward to having you join our roster of satisfied patients who see the world through healthy eyes.
Eyecare Services in Daytona
At DiGaetano Cataract Services, our entire team of skilled ophthalmologists are committed to providing the highest quality vision care, that is always delivered ethically and compassionately. Proudly servicing DAYTONA BEACH, PORT ORANGE, ORMOND Beach and the surrounding communities for over 50 years, our eye care service includes a complete eye evaluations for glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, or any other eye condition or disease. Our office in DAYTONA BEACH offers a full-service optical shop that sells high quality eye glasses, sunglasses, with choices for any budget.
Eye Exams
The DiGaetano Cataract Services team takes every eye exam very seriously since we know how important good vision is to you. Our practice focuses on the eye care needs of older adults. During your eye examination, DiGaetano Cataract patients receive a complete history review and a refraction if indicated to see if new glasses will help improve vision. A complete examination of the exterior and interior of the eye is performed utilizing the latest in technology to arrive at the best diagnosis and treatment plan. We feel honored and privileged that so many thousands of patients have trusted us with their eye care. Call us a today at (386) 255-5050 to schedule an appointment.
Cataracts
Cataract surgery can be performed only once in a lifetime on each eye
I am often asked: “What is a cataract? What is a lens implant and do I need one?” When should I have cataract surgery?
The definition of a cataract is simple; a cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye.
Imagine that your eye is like a 35 mm camera. In a camera, the camera lens focuses light onto the film inside the camera to form an image. Your eye works the same way; there is a lens in front of your eye that focuses light on to your retina inside your eye and forms an image. This image is what you see.
When we are born, our natural lens of our eye is clear, but as we age, it becomes more and more cloudy. Once it gets cloudy enough to interfere with our vision, we call it as a cataract.
It is important to note that cataract formation does not involve any kind of growth or film over the eye; it is completely natural event. Also, just because you have a cataract does not necessarily mean you need cataract surgery. Surgery is only needed if the cataract is bad enough to interfere with your daily functioning. Over the years Dr DiGaetano has advised more patients that they don’t need surgery than they do.
If your functioning is impaired from a cataract, then you may be a candidate for cataract surgery. Our cataract surgery procedure is done as an outpatient, takes minutes, and it is painless. During cataract surgery, we remove your clouded natural lens (the cataract) and replaced with a plastic, artificial lens, called a lens implant. This artificial lens implant does the same job as your natural lens, and it cannot be felt inside the eye. It will last the rest of your life in almost all cases.
There are different types of lens implants, and the one you have placed inside your eye will impact how often you will wear glasses after surgery. Not everyone is a candidate for every available lens implant. We have performed thousands of cataract surgeries over the last 35 years. We are passionate about making sure you know what the appropriate lens implant choices are for you, and for striving to achieve the best possible surgical experience and outcome.
Premium Lens Implants
Premium Lens Implant Upgrade Options to see more often without glasses!
Thanks to advances in technology, it is possible to customize lens implant selection, choosing from the wide variety available. Unfortunately, few surgeons do this but fortunately we do! You may be a candidate to upgrade to a Premium Lens Implant to see more often near and far without glasses after cataract surgery.
Premium Lens Implants, such as Panoptix or Toric lenses reduce the need for glasses after surgery. Mrs. PR of Daytona Beach had worn glasses for seventy years when she first consulted with Dr DiGaetano. “I’ve worn glasses since I was 11 years old but now I don’t need them for anything. Dr DiGaetano took a lot of time getting to know me and my lifestyle before deciding which lens I needed – and she picked the right one!.”
Dr Acevedo recommended Crystalens® Implants for JM of Ormond Beach. “I can see a golf ball and I can read without prescription contact lenses or glasses. I see like I was 14 years old again! I’m absolutely astounded — it’s extraordinary — I’m very very pleased that Dr DiGaetano recommended the Crystalens.”*
Dr DiGaetano’s skill, trusted advice and experience have been sought by patients throughout Central Florida for more than thirty years.
*How often an individual with a premium lens implant sees without glasses depends on many factors, and most patients will wear glasses periodically.
With the Light Adjustable Lens, you can now customize your vision after your cataract surgery. You will have the unique ability to adjust and preview your vision based on your personal lifestyle requirements and desires.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disease that usually has no signs or symptoms, yet can lead to permanent vision loss if left undetected and untreated. Glaucoma is characterized by damage to the large nerve that connects our eyes to our brain, called the optic nerve. The optic nerve transmits the images created in our eyeballs to our brain, and a healthy optic nerve is needed for normal vision.
During your eye exam at DiGaetano Cataract Services, we will look for signs of glaucoma by examining the optic nerve head inside the eye. In addition, glaucoma is also often associated with an elevated eye pressure, so the eye pressure is also always measured during your eye exam. Vision loss from glaucoma starts with the peripheral vision, but can eventually progress to include all vision. If any evidence of possible glaucoma is detected on your eye exam, testing of your visual field can be performed. We use specialized equipment that is designed to detect evidence of glaucoma early so it can be treated before any vision loss occurs.