THE GREATEST ADVANCEMENT
IN CATARACT SURGERY IN OVER 40 YEARS

GREAT VISION STARTS WITH EXPERIENCED CARE

For cataract patients who want the best possible vision, Lakeland Eye Clinic is the area's only ophthalmology practice offering patients the revolutionary Femtosecond® laser cataract surgery. This proven procedure provides a more accurate incision, capsulotomy and astigmatic correction, helping you achieve your goal of clearer vision and less dependence on glasses after cataract surgery. If you’re a candidate for cataract surgery, contact us today and learn more about our full range of cataract surgery options.

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ONE OF THE REGIONS MOST RESPECTED
REFRACTIVE LENS SURGEONS

KEVIN A. DORSETT, MD

Dr. Dorsett performs the latest cataract surgeries, including the revolutionary Laser Cataract Surgery, the greatest advancement in cataract surgery in over 40 years. Lakeland Eye Clinic is the area's only Ophthalmology practice offering Cataract patients this groundbreaking procedure.

Dr Dorsett also Specializes in I.O.L Lens replacements. This procedure does more than remove a cataract, specialty lenses offer the opportunity for cataract patients to realize improved vision across the spectrum, from far to near and in many cases without glasses.

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ONE OF OF THE AREA'S LEADING
BOARD CERTIFIED OPHTHALMOLOGISTS

MONTE REID SICHELMAN, MD

Dr. Sichelman, one of the area’s leading Board certified Ophthalmologists is one of the only Lakeland eye surgeons to perform the latest, proven BLADELESS LASIK surgery. While many advances have been made in LASIK technology over the years, the most recent breakthrough with Bladeless LASIK is revolutionary. Bladeless LASIK now offers patients who were not previously candidates for LASIK the opportunity to see clearly, near or far, with out glasses or contacts.

Imagine what an improvement it would be to wake up in the morning and see clearly the moment you open your eyes. No more frustration from irritating contacts or lost glasses, you’ll just see what’s important, clearly.

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ARE YOU IN THE EARLY STAGES?

LET OUR BOARD CERTIFIED DOCTORS TAKE A LOOK

Macular Degeneration is a common cause of visual deterioration among adults in the United States. A weakening of the center of the retina (the macula), macular degeneration causes central vision to blur.

Neither the more common form, dry macular degeneration, nor its more serious counterpart, wet macular degeneration, can be cured. However, if the disease is caught in its early stages, damage to your vision can be slowed by macular degeneration treatment, such as: Surgical, Injection or Laser therapy, as well as with nutritional supplements.

The Board certified Physicians at Lakeland Eye Clinic can identify possible eye disorders in their earliest stages. They can explain ways to monitor your vision, obtain treatment, and improve your lifestyle.

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ONE OF THE AREA'S MOST RESPECTED EYE SURGEONs

AHMAD TARABISHY, MD

Dr Tarabishy, one of the area’s most respected eye surgeons, is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and Retina specialist. Dr Tarabishy performs both Laser surgery and Cyrotherapy,  providing our patients with both the care and peace of mind they deserve.

Dr. Tarabishy’s clinical interests include uveitis and systemic inflammatory diseases, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and surgical treatments of various retinal diseases including complex diabetic and rhegmatogenous retinal detachments.  He is passionate about retina surgery and employs the latest cutting-edge surgical techniques. He has published over 15 articles in major, peer-review scientific journals and is a co-author for 2 book chapters in major ophthalmology textbooks.

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ONE OF THE AREA'S MOST RESPECTED
PEDIATRIC OPHTHAMOLOGITS

MARLEN LEON, MD

Lakeland Eye Clinic Pediatric Ophthalmology Service is committed to providing excellent ophthalmic care to all the children in our community. Marlen Leon, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. Dr. Leon has training, experience and expertise in examining children. She evaluates and treats patients from birth to 18 years of age for all eye problems and is fluent in Spanish. She also sees adults for strabismus and diplopia.

We accept most of the insurances our pediatric population is on including Amerigroup, Avmed, BCBS, Cigna, CMS Title 19 and 21, Eyemed, Humana Commercial, Humana Medicaid, Magellan Medicaid, Medicaid, Medicare, Multiplan, PHCS, Polk Health, Premier MD, Prestige Medicaid, Simply Clear Health Alliance, Simply Medicaid, Spectera, Staywell, Summit W/C, Sunshine, UHC, VCP, VSP, and Wellmed. We are now accepting Sunshine insurance.

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A HISTORY OF CARING

with BOARD CERTIFIED OPHTHALMOLOGIST RONALD CASE, MD

Dr. Case retired from Lakeland Eye Clinic yet still is available to provide flight physicals to aviators. He continues to serve as a flight surgeon to Polk County Sheriff’s Department and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department.

He is an Army Veteran whom supports local Veteran activities, enjoys jeep events to include Jeeping with Judd each year, loves flying and classic automobiles in his spare time.