Vision for your everyday life
Cataract surgery is considered one of the safest surgical procedures performed today. Recent advances in technology and technique have made it gentler and more reliable than ever. Dr. James P. Gills, the founder of St. Luke's Cataract and Laser Institute has made some of the most significant contributions to improving cataract surgery.
St. Luke's has the Expertise
St. Luke's Cataract and Laser Institute is widely recognized for excellence in cataract surgery. Dr. James P. Gills, the founder and director of St. Luke's, has performed more cataract and lens implant surgeries than any other surgeon in the world. His innovations, which have helped to make cataract surgery more comfortable and more precise than ever, include no-stitch cataract surgery, no-needle anesthesia, intraocular antibiotics to prevent post-surgical infection, and intraocular anesthesia. Today, Dr. James P. Gills and his sonDr. Pit Gills work together, continuing to offer patients the utmost in eye care. Both father and son continuously evaluate new techniques and equipment, helping to maintain St. Luke's position as one of the leading ophthalmology practices in the world.
Premium Lens Technology
- Maximum independence from glasses The ReStor lens® provides clear vision at all ranges and minimizes the need for glasses.
- Superior vision quality: The optical qualities of the Tecnis™ lens improve contrast sensitivity and reduce glare.
- Diabetes: Patients with diabetes are more susceptible to inflammation. The Collamer® lens is made of the gentlest material available and lowers this risk.
- Astigmatism: The Toric lens corrects astigmatism, which causes blurred vision if untreated.