Announcements and News

Shawn Chhabra, MD Joins The Eye Clinic of Florida - Sunday, August 10, 2008

The Eye Clinic of Florida welcomes Ophthalmologist Shawn Chhabra, MD to our staff. Dr. Chhabra joins Ahad Mahootchi, MD in providing expert eye care and eye surgery for our Tampa Bay areia and Pasco County patients.

Dr. Chhabra is a native of Tampa. He attended medical school at Boston University. His internship was at Harvard. He completed his eye surgery training was at two of the most respected institutions in the world--- Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and Bascolm Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami (ranked #1 in the US). He is fellowship trained in Cornea and Anterior Segment Diseases. Dr. Chhabra performs Laser Vision Correction, Corneal Transplants and Cataract Surgery.

For more information or an appointment call (813) 779-3338

The Eye Clinic of Florida named a Crystalens Center of Excellence by Bausch and Lomb - Monday, May 26, 2008
The Eye Clinic of Florida has been named a Crystalens Center of Excellence by Bausch and Lomb. This honor was bestowed upon only 100 ophthalmologists in the United States. Crystalens Centers of Excellence are distinguished by their experience and excellent long term outcomes. Call 813-779-3338 to learn more about Crystalens and what it can do for you.

Same Day Surgery Center Now Zephyrhills Only Operational Ambulatory Surgery Center - Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Same Day Surgery Center is now Zephyrhills' only operational Ambulatory Surgery Center. Dr. Mahootchi is now the only doctor in Zephyrhills who operates in Zephyrhills. Save yourself the drive and gas!. Save time and visit our fully modern, licensed, and accredited surgery center. Call 813-783-8242. The facility is a Medicare accredited facility, and in-netork for United, Tricare, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

Corneal Transplants Now Available - Monday, December 03, 2007
Corneal Transplants are now available at the Eye Clinic of Florida. The DSAEK procedure is a transplant of the corneal endothelium and results in much faster visual recovery than a traditional full thickness corneal transplants for patients with endothelial failure or Fuch's Dystrophy. You no longer have to wait or travel far for this sight restoring procedure.

Same Day Surgery Center Opens - Sunday, June 03, 2007

Same Day Surgery Center has opened! The state of the art is now treating Medicare patients.

The convenience and savings for patients will be significant.

Located on Highway 301 in Zephyrhills, the center will provide a safe environment for surgeries not needing an overnight stay.

Astigmatism Correcting Lenses - Sunday, June 03, 2007 - Sunday, June 03, 2007

Nearly 20% of cataract patients also have astigmatism. Astigmatism - left untreated- leaves patients more dependent on glasses or contacts for their best vision. During cataract surgery, an implant lens is used to replace the cloudy natural lens--the cataract. Astigmatism correcting lens implants are nothing new. In fact, Dr. Mahootchi has been implanted nearly a 1000 of them over the last 8 years.

There are other techniques for correcting astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery--corneal incisional techniques like AK or LRI's. Although good in some cases, the results are more predictable with astigmatism (toric) implants. At our clinic, they are cheaper as well.

Correcting astigmatism has not been popular with all ophthalmologists. It is more work and you definitely sell fewer glasses afterward. But patients love it. Imagine having not only your cataract treated--but in the end having less of an astigmatism prescription than you've had all your life. When implanted at the time of cataract surgery, the costs are much cheaper for the patient.

Astigmatism correcting lens implants are in the news again. Medicare has approved a more expensive astigmatism lens, so many doctors are starting to become interested in promoting them.

Experience with these lenses really counts here. Not only with results but also with cost. Insurances for the most part don't care if you need glasses to see your best after surgery.

Good News for Medicare Patients - Sunday, February 25, 2007

Medicare patients with cataracts have a new option when considering surgery. When a cataract causes the vision blur to point that it interferes with ordinary everyday activities then surgery can improve the vision. Previously, Medicare patients could not upgrade to Crystalens to replace their cloudy lens. Although, Medicare does not pay for Crystalens, it is no longer forbidden to upgrade to Crystalens when Medicare pays for the normal expenses of cataract surgery. Learn more about cataracts and Crystalens certified surgeon Ahad Mahootchi, MD on this website.