Monofocal IOL
Provides one main point of focus, commonly selected for distance. Reading glasses are usually still needed, and glasses may sometimes be needed for the clearest distance vision.
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Eye care centered on you
From routine vision care to advanced glaucoma treatment, our team combines attentive service with modern diagnostic technology.
Cataract Care
Evaluation, lens options, and surgical care designed around your vision goals.
Explore cataract options →Glaucoma
Medical, laser, and surgical management from an ophthalmologist with fellowship training in glaucoma.
Learn about glaucoma →Diabetic Eye Exams
Careful retinal evaluation to detect and monitor diabetes-related changes.
See diabetic retinal changes →Pterygium
Evaluation and surgical treatment for growths affecting comfort or vision.
Explore pterygium treatment →Dry Eye
Personalized diagnosis and treatment for irritation, discomfort, and fluctuating vision.
Explore ocular surface care →Urgent Eye Care
Prompt evaluation for red eyes, eye pain, flashes, floaters, or sudden changes in vision.
Urgent or emergency? →Personalized cataract surgery
Clearer vision planned around your life
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens. Age-related nuclear sclerosis, the most common type, usually develops gradually in the center of the lens and can make everyday vision feel dim, blurry, or less vivid.
Common changes you may notice
- Blurred or hazy vision
- Glare or halos around lights
- Difficulty driving at night
- Faded colors or frequent prescription changes
Your vision after surgery
Your lens choice can shape how you see
Cataract surgery replaces the cloudy natural lens with a clear intraocular lens (IOL). The examples below are lens designs commonly used and discussed in our practice; they are not a complete list of every technology available. Options evolve over time. During your evaluation, we will measure your eyes and discuss the activities and distances that matter most to you.
Toric IOL for astigmatism
Designed to reduce suitable regular corneal astigmatism. Toric technology can be combined with different focus designs; it does not by itself provide near vision.
Extended-depth-of-focus (EDOF) IOL
Designed to extend the range from distance through intermediate vision. Reading glasses are often still needed for small print, and glare, halos, or reduced contrast can occur.
Multifocal or trifocal IOL
Uses multiple focus zones to provide distance, intermediate, and near vision and may reduce glasses use. Halos, glare, and reduced contrast can occur, and not every eye is a good candidate.
A simple visual guide
Typical range of focus without glasses
The colored areas show the general focus ranges of several lens designs used in our practice. They are examples, not a complete list, and they do not promise a particular visual acuity or individual result.
Monofocal set for distance
Far focus
EDOF
Intermediate to distance
Multifocal / trifocal
Near through distance
About toric lenses: Toric correction addresses suitable regular corneal astigmatism and may be combined with one of these focus designs.
Educational guide, not a prediction: This simplified illustration does not show exact visual acuity and cannot predict an individual result. Actual vision varies with eye health, lens selection, healing, lighting, pupil size, and other factors. Glasses may still be needed.
At a glance
Potential benefits and common tradeoffs
These general patterns can help you prepare questions. They do not determine which lens is appropriate for your eye.
Distance-focused monofocal
May offer
- One main focus, commonly set for distance
- Does not use multiple focus zones, which may mean fewer night-vision symptoms for some patients
- May be combined with toric correction for suitable astigmatism
Considerations
- Reading glasses are usually needed for near work
- Computer or intermediate tasks may also require glasses
- Glasses may still be needed for the sharpest distance vision
Extended-depth-of-focus (EDOF)
May offer
- A broader continuous range from distance through intermediate vision
- May reduce glasses use for activities such as computer work
- May be combined with toric correction for suitable astigmatism
Considerations
- Reading glasses are often needed for small print or close work
- Halos, glare, or reduced contrast can occur
- Not every eye is an appropriate candidate
Multifocal / trifocal
May offer
- Multiple focus zones intended to support distance, intermediate, and near vision
- May reduce dependence on glasses across more daily activities
- May be combined with toric correction for suitable astigmatism
Considerations
- Halos, glare, and reduced contrast may be more noticeable, especially at night
- Fine print or dim lighting may still require glasses
- Careful screening is important; not every eye is an appropriate candidate
Important context: These are broad categories. Specific designs and availability change, and lenses within the same category do not all perform identically. No lens guarantees freedom from glasses or a specific result.
Compare the view
See how different lens goals may affect everyday vision
These educational simulations compare focus range and astigmatism correction using familiar real-life scenes.
Monofocal: clear distance, near blurPresbyopia-correcting: broader focus range
Astigmatism: streaking and blurToric correction: sharper detail
Please note: Educational vision simulations only. They do not predict or guarantee an individual result. Actual vision depends on eye health, lens selection, healing, and other factors. Glasses may still be needed; premium lenses may cause halos, glare, or reduced contrast.
Precision technology
Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery
The femtosecond laser can assist the surgeon with precise corneal incisions, the circular opening in the lens capsule, and softening or dividing the cataract. In selected eyes, laser-created arcuate incisions may also reduce lower amounts of corneal astigmatism. Larger amounts may be better treated with a toric IOL.
Important: The laser assists the surgeon; it does not replace the surgeon. The best approach depends on your measurements, eye health, and visual goals.
A personalized recommendation begins with your priorities
- Night driving
- Computer and intermediate vision
- Reading and near work
- Astigmatism correction
- How often you prefer to wear glasses
Questions about monofocal, toric, EDOF, or multifocal lenses?
A cataract evaluation includes eye measurements and a conversation about the lens options that may fit your visual needs.
Trusted cataract information · opens in a new tabNational Eye Institute ↗American Academy of Ophthalmology ↗
Glaucoma evaluation and treatment
Protecting sight from glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve. It often develops without early symptoms, so a complete examination and ongoing monitoring are important for protecting vision.
Often silent
Many people do not notice glaucoma until peripheral vision has already been affected.
Careful testing
Evaluation may include eye-pressure measurement, optic-nerve imaging, visual-field testing, corneal thickness measurement, and examination of the drainage angle.
Individual treatment
Depending on the type and stage, treatment may include prescription eye drops, laser procedures, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, or traditional surgery.
Common question
What does “glaucoma suspect” mean?
A glaucoma suspect has one or more findings that increase the possibility of developing glaucoma—such as higher eye pressure, an optic nerve that looks suspicious, a family history, or another risk factor—but does not yet have definite glaucoma damage. This is not the same as a confirmed glaucoma diagnosis.
Regular follow-up allows your ophthalmologist to compare eye pressure, optic-nerve images, and visual-field tests over time. Some patients only need monitoring; others may be advised to begin treatment based on their individual risk.
Narrow-angle care
Narrow angles and laser peripheral iridotomy
In some eyes, the space where fluid drains is unusually narrow and may close. When appropriate, laser peripheral iridotomy creates a tiny opening in the iris to provide another pathway for fluid and reduce the risk of an angle-closure attack. Your ophthalmologist will determine whether this treatment is right for you.
Seek urgent care now
Call for an appointment (786) 773-2424Sudden severe eye pain, a red eye, blurred vision or halos, headache, nausea, or vomiting can be signs of acute angle closure. This is an eye emergency: seek immediate care at Bascom Palmer Eye Emergency Department, open 24/7, at (305) 326-6170. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Educational video
Original Spanish narrationPatient education: laser iridotomy
The original Spanish narration is preserved. An English transcript appears below the video.
English transcript
Narrow angles occur when the drainage area between the iris and cornea is crowded. Fluid may have difficulty reaching the drainage system. Some people have no symptoms, but sudden closure can cause severe pain, redness, blurred vision, halos, headache, nausea, or vomiting and requires emergency care.
When an ophthalmologist recommends laser peripheral iridotomy, the goal is to create a very small opening in the outer iris. This provides another pathway for fluid and helps reduce the risk of an angle-closure attack. The procedure does not restore vision already lost and does not eliminate the need for future eye examinations.
Before treatment, the eye is prepared with drops. A contact lens may be placed on the eye, and the laser is directed through a microscope. You may see bright lights and hear clicking sounds. Treatment is usually brief, but the exact plan may differ for each eye and sometimes the eyes are treated on separate visits.
After treatment, vision may be temporarily blurred and the eye may feel irritated or sensitive to light. Eye pressure may be checked, and prescription drops may be used when appropriate. Follow the instructions given by your ophthalmologist. Do not stop aspirin, blood thinners, or other medicines unless the prescribing clinician specifically tells you to do so.
A follow-up examination confirms that the opening is working and checks eye pressure and the drainage angle. Benefits, risks, alternatives, and results vary by patient. Ask questions before treatment and contact our office at (786) 773-2424 if you need clarification. This video provides general education and does not replace an examination or individual medical advice.
Trusted external resources · open in a new tabNational Eye Institute ↗American Academy of Ophthalmology: Laser Iridotomy ↗
Diabetic eye care
Diabetes can affect the retina before vision changes
Diabetic retinopathy damages the small blood vessels in the light-sensitive retina. Early disease may cause no symptoms, which is why regular comprehensive dilated eye examinations are essential for finding changes before vision is threatened.
What your ophthalmologist looks for
These original clinical illustrations show a simplified progression. Diabetic retinopathy does not always progress in this exact sequence or appearance.
Normal retina
A healthy optic nerve, macula, and branching retinal blood vessels without hemorrhage, leakage, exudates, or abnormal new vessels.
Nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR)
Damaged retinal capillaries may produce microaneurysms, intraretinal dot-and-blot hemorrhages, hard exudates, cotton-wool spots, and sometimes diabetic macular edema.
Advanced proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR)
Retinal ischemia can trigger fragile new vessels on the optic disc (NVD) or elsewhere (NVE). These may bleed into the vitreous, form scar tissue, and pull the retina into a tractional retinal detachment.
About these images: Educational retinal illustrations—not photographs of an individual patient and not a diagnostic tool.
A diabetic eye examination may include
- Pupil dilation and careful retinal examination
- Wide-field retinal photography when appropriate
- OCT imaging to evaluate the macula and retinal swelling
- Eye-pressure and optic-nerve evaluation
- A personalized follow-up schedule based on the findings
Early detection creates more options
Depending on the stage and whether macular edema is present, care may include closer observation, coordination of blood sugar and blood-pressure control, eye injections, retinal laser treatment, or vitreoretinal surgery. Not every retinal finding requires immediate treatment, but every finding deserves the right follow-up.
New floaters, cobwebs, shadows, or sudden vision loss?
These symptoms can occur with vitreous hemorrhage or retinal detachment. If there is a curtain or veil, sudden loss of vision, or a major vision change, treat it as an eye emergency and seek immediate care at Bascom Palmer Eye Emergency Department, open 24/7, at (305) 326-6170. Otherwise, call our office the same day for triage.
Schedule your diabetic eye examination
Bring your insurance card, photo ID, medication list, and—if available—your most recent A1c result.
Trusted diabetic-retinopathy information · opens in a new tabNational Eye Institute ↗American Academy of Ophthalmology ↗
Ocular surface care
Pterygium treatment for comfort, vision, and confidence
A pterygium is a triangular growth of conjunctival tissue that extends onto the cornea, most often from the side nearest the nose. Sunlight, wind, dust, and chronic dryness are important risk factors. It may remain small or gradually grow, become inflamed, and change the shape of the cornea.
From observation to a clearer ocular surface
Small pterygium
A small growth may cause no symptoms or may create intermittent redness, dryness, burning, or a foreign-body sensation.
Progressive pterygium
Growth farther across the cornea may induce astigmatism, blur vision, remain persistently irritated, or eventually threaten the visual axis.
Healed appearance after surgery
After excision and healing, the corneal surface is no longer covered by the growth. Every eye heals differently, and some redness is expected early after surgery.
About these images: Original educational illustrations. They do not predict an individual cosmetic or visual result.
Excision with ocular-surface reconstruction
The pterygium is carefully removed from the cornea and sclera. The exposed area is commonly covered with a thin conjunctival autograft from the patient’s own eye, secured with tissue adhesive and/or fine sutures. Covering the area helps healing and lowers recurrence compared with leaving bare sclera. In selected cases, amniotic membrane or other adjunctive treatment may be considered.
Recovery and recurrence prevention
Redness, tearing, light sensitivity, and a scratchy feeling are common early in recovery. Prescribed drops and follow-up visits are important. Pterygia can recur, sometimes more aggressively, so UV protection, lubrication, avoiding eye rubbing, and attending postoperative appointments matter.
Is your pterygium growing or staying irritated?
A complete examination can document its size, corneal effect, and whether observation, medical care, or surgery best fits your eye.
Trusted pterygium information · opens in a new tabAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology ↗
Dry eye and ocular surface disease
Healthy tears begin with the eyelids and ocular surface
Dry eye is not one single condition. Tears may be insufficient, evaporate too quickly, or become unstable because of eyelid inflammation and blocked oil glands. A targeted examination helps identify the cause instead of treating every patient with the same drop.
Signs that help guide treatment
Tear-film and corneal staining
Fluorescein can reveal an unstable tear film and superficial corneal injury that may cause burning, scratchiness, light sensitivity, or fluctuating vision.
Filamentary keratitis
In more severe ocular-surface disease, strands of mucus and epithelial cells can adhere to the cornea and cause significant pain and foreign-body sensation. Filaments should be treated by an eye professional—not removed at home.
Blepharitis and Demodex collarettes
Inflamed eyelid margins, blocked meibomian glands, and cylindrical collarettes around lash roots can destabilize tears. Collarettes are an important sign of Demodex blepharitis.
About these images: Original educational clinical illustrations. An examination is required to determine the cause of symptoms.
Common pieces of ocular surface disease
Aqueous-deficient dry eye
Too little watery tear production.
Evaporative dry eye / MGD
Poor-quality or obstructed eyelid oil glands allow tears to evaporate too quickly.
Blepharitis
Chronic inflammation at the eyelid margin can cause crusting, itching, redness, and unstable tears.
Demodex blepharitis
Demodex mites at the lash follicles can produce characteristic collarettes and lid-margin inflammation.
Filamentary keratitis
Adherent corneal filaments may develop when severe dryness, surface inflammation, medication toxicity, or another condition disrupts the corneal epithelium.
Personalized care
Treatment is matched to the cause
- Preservative-free tears, gels, or ointments
- Warm compresses, appropriate eyelid hygiene, and treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction
- Prescription anti-inflammatory dry-eye medicines when appropriate
- Punctal plugs or advanced tear-support treatments in selected patients
- Professional filament removal and additional corneal protection when filamentary keratitis is present
- Treatment of associated rosacea, medication toxicity, or systemic disease when relevant
Newer targeted therapy
A newer prescription treatment for Demodex blepharitis
Lotilaner ophthalmic solution 0.25% (XDEMVY) is FDA approved for Demodex blepharitis in adults. The labeled course is one drop in each affected eye twice daily for six weeks. It targets the mites rather than only cleaning away debris. Your ophthalmologist must confirm the diagnosis, review suitability, and explain possible effects such as temporary stinging or burning with instillation.
FDA treatment information ↗
Keeping natural tears on the eye
Punctal plugs for selected dry-eye patients
Tears normally drain through tiny openings at the inner corners of the eyelids. A punctal plug gently blocks one of these openings so natural tears and lubricating drops can remain on the ocular surface longer.
Temporary, dissolvable plugs
These plugs are designed to dissolve over time. They may be used as a trial to see whether slowing tear drainage improves comfort without causing excessive watering.
Longer-lasting, removable plugs
Usually made of silicone, these tiny plugs can remain in the punctum and may be removed if they are no longer helpful or cause a problem.
A brief office procedure
After examining the tear film, eyelids, puncta, and ocular surface, the ophthalmologist selects an appropriate plug and places it at the tear-drain opening. Insertion usually takes only a few minutes, and most patients return to usual activities afterward.
Not right for every type of dry eye
Punctal plugs are most helpful when retaining tears is likely to benefit the surface. Significant eyelid disease, inflammation, or infection may need treatment first. The decision is based on the examination—not symptoms alone.
What we discuss before treatment
- Temporary watering or overflow of tears
- Awareness, irritation, or foreign-body sensation
- Plug loss, displacement, or need for removal
- Uncommonly, inflammation or infection of the tear-drain system
Persistent burning, redness, crusting, or fluctuating vision?
Schedule an ocular-surface evaluation so treatment can address the reason your tears are not working correctly.
Trusted ocular-surface information · opens in a new tabNational Eye Institute: Dry Eye ↗National Eye Institute: Blepharitis ↗
Know where to seek care
Urgent eye problem or eye emergency?
Some symptoms can be evaluated promptly in our office, while others may threaten vision or signal a broader medical emergency and should not wait. This guide cannot determine the severity of an individual problem. When in doubt, seek emergency care.
URGENT
Call our office promptly
For non-emergency eye concerns, appointments, or questions after hours, call our main office number. Our answering service can route after-hours concerns for appropriate triage. Limited same-day availability depends on the condition and schedule—please do not arrive without calling.
- A red or irritated eye without severe pain or sudden vision loss
- Eye discharge, crusting, itching, or possible conjunctivitis
- New eyelid swelling, tenderness, or a stye
- New flashes or floaters without a curtain, major vision change, or other emergency warning sign—call the same day
- Persistent tearing, foreign-body sensation, or light sensitivity without severe pain
- A contact-lens problem or mild surface irritation
- A brief splash from a mild irritant, such as soap or shampoo, when symptoms are clearly improving after 15–20 minutes of rinsing and there is no significant pain or vision change—call us promptly for guidance
EMERGENCY
Seek emergency eye care now
For an eye emergency that is not life-threatening, seek immediate care at Bascom Palmer Eye Emergency Department, which is open 24/7. Do not wait for an office appointment. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
- Severe eye injury or high-velocity trauma
- Sudden change in vision or loss of all or part of the vision
- Severe or sharp pain in or around the eye
- New flashes—especially with a sudden increase in floaters, a shadow, curtain, or vision change
- Redness accompanied by significant pain
- Sudden double vision, especially with weakness, numbness, severe headache, trouble speaking, or imbalance
- A curtain or veil covering any part of the vision
- Tearing accompanied by significant pain in or around the eye
- Severe pain or pressure after an eye injection, eye surgery, or trauma
- Exposure to a caustic, strong, industrial, agricultural, or unknown chemical—or any chemical exposure with persistent pain, reduced vision, marked redness, or difficulty opening the eye. Begin continuous rinsing immediately with clean lukewarm water for at least 15–20 minutes; do not delay emergency care to identify the chemical
- A newly bulging or protruding eye
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Meet your ophthalmologist
Ariadna Gonzalez-Zipse, MD
Ophthalmologist · Fellowship trained in glaucoma
Dr. Gonzalez-Zipse is a Cuban-American ophthalmologist. She earned her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, completed her ophthalmology residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (Mount Sinai), and went on to complete a glaucoma fellowship at Weill Cornell Medicine. She provides comprehensive eye care with a focus on the medical and surgical management of glaucoma and cataracts. Outside of medicine, she enjoys swimming, reading, traveling, and following current events.
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We know your time is valuable. Many visits are completed sooner, but a comprehensive eye evaluation may take several hours when dilation, imaging, specialized testing, or same-day treatment is needed. If possible, please leave some flexibility in your schedule so we can complete the care your eyes need without rushing.
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