Brent Bellotte, M.D.
Special Expertise: Ophthalmology
Board Certified: Ophthalmologist
Specialties: The New Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma Surgery, Laser Vision Correction, Laser Floater Removal, Eyelid Surgery, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Surgery, Certified Dry Eye Center
Associations: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Global cataract specialist Brent Bellotte, M.D., has patients flying in from around the world for cataract surgery, many of whom fly home the same day. For South Florida residents, his practice is just a short drive away. The demand for a dedicated cataract specialist has never been greater, says Dr. Bellotte. Patients with cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eyes and a wide range of other conditions are lining up at West Boca Eye Center.
“More people are moving to the area from all over the world, making us busier than ever,” Dr. Bellotte says. Because he offers a private ophthalmology-only surgery center, patients avoid the need to visit a hospital. “This makes the experience both exceptionally easy and first-class. It is one of the reasons patients choose to have their cataract surgery performed here and now,” he says.
Another key reason is that Dr. Bellotte, a board-certified ophthalmologist, provides a comprehensive range of advanced, state-of-the-art procedures, including Modern Cataract Surgery. Many doctors still perform conventional cataract surgery. The Modern Cataract Surgery procedure has evolved dramatically even in the last few years. Modern Cataract Surgery now allows many patients to become far less dependent on glasses. “In most cases, Modern Cataract Surgery allows patients to see better without their glasses than they previously saw with them, and it lasts a lifetime,” says Dr. Bellotte.
Not all cataract surgeries are the same. Not all cataract surgeons are the same. Just as an iPhone 1 and an iPhone 17 are both iPhones yet vastly different, the same principle applies to cataract surgery — even in South Florida. Even when the same new-technology lens is used, outcomes can differ significantly depending on the surgical technology and surgical technique employed.
The new implanted lenses last a lifetime. This can save patients a substantial amount of money, as they will no longer need to update their glasses prescription annually. In addition, for many patients over 50, Modern Cataract Surgery can deliver clear distance, intermediate and near vision in both eyes.
While many general ophthalmic surgeons perform cataract surgery, few are true cataract specialists. Brent Bellotte, M.D., is a dedicated cataract specialist with extensive expertise in Modern Cataract Surgery. Dr. Bellotte ranks in the 99th percentile in surgical volume, with over a 99% safety rating.
Location: 9325 Glades Road, Ste. 201, Boca Raton, 561-488-1001; westbocaeye.com
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