Specialized Treatment for Macular Degeneration, Cataracts & More
Your Board-Certified Ophthalmologist Near Lakeland, FL
At the Eye Clinic of Florida near Lakeland, you’ll receive expert care and exceptional results, led by Dr. Ahad Mahootchi. With nearly 30 years of experience and over 25,000 successful surgeries, Dr. Mahootchi is the trusted specialist you can rely on for your vision care. From cataract surgery to glaucoma treatment and solutions for advanced eye conditions, every procedure is performed with precision and excellence.
Why choose The Eye Clinic of Florida? It’s simple:
Located just a short drive from Lakeland, our clinic is dedicated to advanced care and providing the best possible outcomes for your vision. Dr. Mahootchi’s reputation as one of Florida’s most experienced eye surgeons is built on delivering proven results without unnecessary procedures or gimmicks – only real solutions and sincere patient care.
Your vision is our priority. If you’re in the Lakeland area and looking for clear answers and outstanding care, don’t wait. Schedule your appointment with Dr. Mahootchi today and take the next step toward clearer vision at the Eye Clinic of Florida.
The Benefits of Choosing
The Eye Clinic of Florida
Save $100’s on Medicines and Experience Less Eye Drop Hassels With our DroplessTM or One Generic Drop Technique.
No pre-operative medical clearance fees.
No pre-operative testing fees for astigmatism.
Laser Free Cataract Surgery. No extra fees if you aren’t getting a premium lens or serious astigmatism correction.
No “extra” charges for Monovision. Save $1800 compared to some.
Save up to $1000 an eye on Presbyopia Correcting Lens Implants (Multifocals or Crystal’s).
Unlike some competitors—all of the surgery is done by Dr. Mahootchi. No part is delegated to assistants.
Lens Replacement Calculations are done by the doctor is never too busy to perform the surgery or do lens calculations.
Cataracts
Cloudy or blurred vision may be caused by cataracts — a natural part of aging that can be treated with safe and effective cataract surgery to restore clarity and confidence.
Macular Degeneration
This leading cause of vision loss affects central vision. Early diagnosis and advanced treatment can slow progression and preserve sight.
Glaucoma
Known as the “silent thief of sight,” glaucoma often shows no symptoms until vision is lost. Our team provides early detection and proven treatments to protect your sight.
Diabetic Retinopathy
If you have diabetes, protecting your vision is critical. We offer diabetic eye exams and treatments to manage and prevent vision-threatening damage.
Vision Correction
From glasses and contact lenses to surgical options, we offer personalized solutions to help you achieve your best possible vision.
Eye Allergies
Red, itchy, and watery eyes? We help identify and treat eye allergies with targeted solutions to soothe irritation and restore comfort.
Corneal Disease
Diseases of the cornea can cause significant vision problems. We offer expert care and surgical solutions to restore corneal health and clarity.
Dry Eye
Burning, stinging, or gritty eyes? We offer advanced diagnostics and treatments to relieve dry eye and improve long-term comfort.
Cosmetic Services
Enhance your natural beauty with our aesthetic offerings, including eyelid surgery, Botox, and more — all performed with a focus on safety and subtle, stunning results.
Optical Shop
Visit our in-house optical shop for stylish frames, advanced lenses, and personalized fittings — all backed by expert care and convenience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does cataract surgery hurt?
The answer for an overwhelming majority of people is no.
Anxiety before the unexpected is common and natural. Visiting our surgery center beforehand can help.
We use 2 oral medicines (no IV) on over 95% of our patients to relax. This relaxes you (you don’t care is a good way to put it) without completely knocking you out or requiring life support. Interestingly, most do not remember the procedure itself.
The same type of numbing eye drops used in the clinic are used at the surgery center. However these drops numb for longer.
Many of our online reviews make the point that whatever the anxiety level is before surgery, the patients find the process a breeze that they should not have worried over.
We know everyone is different and we can adapt to almost any anesthetic need.
What makes dropless cataract surgery a better option?
Dropless cataract surgery eliminates the need for multiple post-operative eye drops, saving patients both time and money. It without a doubt means less dry eye after surgery. Our innovative approach, perfected over 12 years, is 100 times more effective at preventing infection compared to traditional drop-based methods. This means a safer surgery, less cost, less hassle and a smoother recovery for you.
How do I select between Envy, Odyssey or Panoptix Pro?
Multifocal lens implant options are increasing and improving.The Eye Clinic of Florida has over 20 year’s experience with these type lens implants. The good news is that we don’t restrict options. We use each of the main 3 options of 2025. That’s not the case everywhere as some surgery center’s restrict options.
In general, all 3 have improved distance, intermediate and near vision over lens implants of the past. Additionally, night time side effects are much less common and more mild.
Envy has a better range of astigmatism correction than the others. It’s also very easy to replace if needed. The chance of that is less than 1 in 300.
Panoptix and Panoptix Pro tend to make shorter patient’s happier.
Odyssey seems to have very few nighttime side effects, but may not be the best choice for very small pupils.
Dr. Mahootchi will review the options with you during your cataract or clear replacement consultation and together we can choose what’s best for you. You have options!
Why not do both eye’s cataract surgery at the same time?
We are amazed at how many doctors do the second eye’s surgery before even studying what happens with the first eye. That’s a mistake.
Modern presbyopia correcting lens implants like Envy, Odyssey and Panoptix Pro are great but require that you have almost no prescription afterwards to work properly. Our formula to calculate what lens implant we put in is amazing but not perfect.
With multifocal lens implants you want to make sure the patient loves the results (day and night) and has no bothersome issues. It honestly takes more than 2 weeks for patients to truly evaluate the lens implants function. About 1 in 10 to 1 in 20 will say they love the near vision but want to try something else in the other eye due to night vision issues.
Doing the more forgiving non-dominant eye first is a must in our opinion. It’s the more forgiving eye. The need for lens enhancement is 1/5 as common if you do the non-dominant eye first. If there is anything to improve or learn from the dominant eye ( which may not notice a small prescription), then it allows for smarter choices for the second less forgiving eye.