Dr. Lewis has completed the Staar Surgical course to be an EVO Visian ICL Certified Surgeon. EVO Visian Implantable Collamer® Lens (“EVO”) is a biocompatible lens used in the eye to correct … [Read more...]
See Brilliantly: Touch Card – Educational Videos Access on your phone
Scan the QR code and watch a series of short educational videos. Quick access to information about your vision options on your phone. Dr. James S. Lewis encourages his patients to take advantage of … [Read more...]
FDA Approves Alcons Acrysof IQ PanOptix Trifocal IOL
The AcrySof IQ PanOptix trifocal IOL, the first trifocal lens for cataract surgery patients in the United States, has been approved by the FDA, Alcon announced in a press … [Read more...]
Watch the video as Nancy discusses her cataract surgery
Nancy tells Dr. Lewis about her cataract surgery, "I knew I was ready. The best thing I ever did! Best thing I ever did." "How long did it take to get your vision back?" Dr. Lewis asks. "The next … [Read more...]
OSN Premier Surgeon 300 Innovators in Refractive Cataract Surgery
The Premier Surgeon 300 is a list of premium refractive cataract surgeons the editors and publisher of Ocular Surgery News have identified as leading innovators in the field of refractive cataract … [Read more...]
Study: cataract patients who undergo surgery live longer
A new study has found that people with cataract-related vision loss who undergo surgery for the condition have a 40% lower long-term mortality risk than those who opt not to have surgery, the American … [Read more...]
Is Dropless FDA Approved?
Some local cataract surgeons have been telling their patients, we don’t perform Dropless® Cataract Surgery because it isn’t FDA approved. Problem is, that just isn’t true. The FDA is a regulatory body … [Read more...]
Cataract Surgery Cost
Cataract surgery is covered by health insurance companies provided you satisfy your deductibles, agree to the copays, stay within your network, and accept the basic package. The basic package … [Read more...]
Femto-Shmemto
Laser cataract surgery, known as FemtoSecond Cataract surgery is the latest buzz and the anointed "next big thing". In my opinion, it should be considered "not ready for prime time". Eventually, … [Read more...]
Specialty Care Suite at The Eye Institute
Dropless™ Cataract Surgery is standard for all patients at The Eye Institute. Dr. James S. Lewis Announces New Ophthalmology Suite in North Philadelphia October 22, 2011 Health … [Read more...]