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09-07-07 - Artificial Iris Implantation

12-23-05 - FDA Approves STAAR Surgical's VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL)

12-07-05 - Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute Receives the Insignia Award by the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

10-03-05 - Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute Adds New Staff Member

09-26-05 - Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute Adds New Staff Member

11-10-04 - Dr. Grabow Granted Fellowship Status by the Society For Excellence in Eyecare

08-18-04 - Noble Earns Qualification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (C.O.A.)

08-03-04 - Dr. Grabow Gives Presentation to Local Eye Surgeons

07-01-04 - SCLI Optometrist Receives ‘Outstanding Local Society Member Of The Year’ Award

05-31-04 - Local Cataract  Surgeon To Present Scientific Papers in San Diego

04-07-04 - Reynolds and Dolan Join Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute

04-02-04 - Dr. Grabow Selected for Doctor of the Month by ACES and ABES

04-01-04 - Chambers & Biorseth Join Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute

11-05-03 - Dr. Grabow to Receive Loden Award by the Society for Excellence in Eyecare

10-27-03 - Dr. Grabow Selected for Best Doctors in America® List 2003-2004

10-04-03 - Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute Adds New Staff Member

09-15-03 - Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute Adds New Staff Member

11-13-02 - Study Finds That Senior Drivers Crash Less After Cataract Surgery

10-24-02 - Local Cataract Surgeon Lectures in Orlando

10-11-02 - Cataract Specialist Offers Free Screening

09-12-02 - Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute Adds New Staff Member

08-19-02 - Cataract Specialist Offers Free Screening

08-19-02 - Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute Launches New Web Site

08-05-02 - August Is Cataract Awareness Month

06-19-02 - Local Cataract Surgeon Lectures in Philadelphia

05-23-02 - Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute Adds New Staff Member

Artificial Iris Implantation

Dr. Harry B. Grabow, founder and medical director of the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute and Center for Advanced Eye Surgery, was recently referred a rare patient. Raymond Nye is a 37 year old Caucasian male who was born with congenital aniridia and cataracts. Aniridia is a condition where the iris, the colored part of the eye, is partially or totally absent or severely atrophic. Due to the loss of the normal pupil that restricts excess light from entering the eye, these patients suffer from severe glare that is disabling, often preventing an eye from developing normal vision. In addition, the cataract further reduces the vision and makes the glare even more pronounced.

On September 6, Dr. Grabow removed the cataract and implanted an artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL) to restore vision. However, this lens was a special IOL called an “aniridia lens.” This IOL has not only a clear lens with the eye’s prescription but also an artificial iris around the clear lens which together act as an iris and pupil to restrict excess light from entering the eye (see photo).

Mr. Nye was referred to Dr. Grabow by another eye surgeon because of his experience with implantation of aniridia lenses. With the success of the implantation of the right eye, Mr. Nye will be a candidate for an aniridia lens in the left eye.

Aniridia lenses are not yet approved by the US FDA for general ophthalmologic use. They are imported from Germany. With considerable effort and months of planning, the procedure was approved by the FDA. Before surgery, Mr. Nye’s vision was 20/300 in each eye. Less than 24 hours after surgery, Mr. Nye could read 20/40 without glasses, but with a smile.

The Sarasota Cataract and Laser Institute specializes in the surgical correction of cataracts and refractive disorders. Dr. Harry B. Grabow is a pioneer in the field of cataract surgery. He lectures all over the world, writes articles and textbooks, designs surgical instruments, teaches his techniques to surgeons from the US and abroad and participates in US FDA clinical trials of new technology. The Institute is located at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Ste A., in Sarasota. For more information, call (941) 921-7744 or visit www.sarasotacataract.com. Posted 09-17-07

FDA approves STAAR Surgical's Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL)

STAAR Surgical Co.'s shares jumped after the company said the Food and Drug Administration approved its adult myopia treatment, the VISIAN Implantable Collamer Lens. The Monrovia-based company said it will start shipping the foldable lens to doctors trained in implanting it in six to eight weeks. Shares were $8.51, up $2.74. Published by the Sarasota Herald Tribune 12-24-05

Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute Receives the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's Insignia Award

On December 7th, 2005, the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute received the Insignia Award for the month of December from the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. As a recipient of this award, the Institute is recognized for its high ethical standards--having no consumer complaints during the current year and no more than three resolved complaints within the past two years. In addition to this excellence in consumer relations, this company has been established as a long-term supporter of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and its Code of Ethics and elevating the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute to one of Sarasota's most trusted businesses. http://www.sarasotachamber.com/yourChamberInsignia.cfm posted 12-07-05

Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute Adds New Staff Member

Michelle Fulton has joined the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute as an ophthalmic assistant/scribe.

The Sarasota Cataract and Laser Institute specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts and refractive disorders under the direction of founding surgeon Harry B. Grabow, M.D.

The facility is located at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Ste A., in Sarasota. For more information, please call (941) 921-7744 or visit www.sarasotacataract.com. Released 10-03-05

Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute Adds New Staff Member

Natalie Schulz has joined Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute as Practice Development Coordinator, responsible for internal/external marketing, advertising and promotion, public relations, strategy development, community relations, and event orchestration. Published by the Sarasota Herald Tribune: 09-26-05

Dr. Grabow Granted Fellowship Status by the Society For Excellence in Eyecare

Harry B. Grabow, M.D., founder and medical director of the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute and Center for Advanced Eye Surgery, was granted Fellowship Status in the Society for Excellence in Eyecare (SEE) at the Society’s Annual Meeting, which was held concurrently with the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in New Orleans, LA on Friday, October 22, 2004. Dr. Grabow was honored for his extraordinary and sustained contributions to the field of ophthalmology. Only 52 ophthalmologists nationwide have been granted Fellowship Status in the Society

Since 1989, SEE has acted as the patient’s advocate by promoting quality, safety, and cost effective care of the eye. Members of the Society are leaders and innovators in their profession.

The Sarasota Cataract and Laser Institute specializes in the surgical correction of cataracts and refractive disorders andis located at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Ste A., in Sarasota. For more information, please call (941) 921-7744 or visit www.sarasotacataract.com. Released 11-10-04

Noble Earns Qualifications as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (C.O.A.)

Amanda Noble, Surgical Counselor at the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute, has earned the designation of Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (C.O.A.) awarded by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO). JCAHPO’s mission is to enhance the quality and availability of ophthalmic patient care by promoting the value of qualified allied health personnel and by providing certification and continuing education.

The Sarasota Cataract and Laser Institute specializes in the surgical correction of cataract and refractive disorders under the direction of founding surgeon Harry B. Grabow, M.D. The facility is located at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Ste A., in Sarasota. For more information, please call (941) 921-7744 or visit www.sarasotacataract.com. Published by Sarasota Herald Tribune: 08-19-04

Dr. Grabow Gives Presentation to Local Eye Surgeons

Dr. Harry B. Grabow, Medical Director of the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute and the Center for Advanced Eye Surgery, gave an informative presentation to local area eye surgeons on the use of the Morcher Capsular Tension Ring (CTR) in complicated cataract cases. Dr. Grabow was a Principal Investigator for the 7-year-long FDA study and among the first to use the capsular tension ring in the USA. The Morcher CTR , was approved by the US FDA in October 2003. Attending surgeons appreciated the opportunity to learn from Dr. Grabow’s expertise and to practice using the CTR with an injector.

The Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute is located at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Ste A., in Sarasota. For more information, please call (941) 921-7744 or visit www.sarasotacataract.com. Released 08-03-04

SCLI Optometrist Receives ‘Outstanding Local Society Member Of The Year’ Award

David M. Rubin, O.D., past president of the Manasota Optometric Society (2000-2004), has been selected by the Florida Optometric Association (FOA) to receive the Outstanding Local Society Member of the Year award at the annual meeting of the FOA in Panama City, FL in July. This award is presented each year to an optometric physician who is a local society member and has gone above and beyond the call of duty for his profession. Dr. Rubin has been a local society president for several years and has spent countless hours attending state and national meetings. The recipient of this award is considered to be an outstanding leader among his peers locally and has helped shape the course of the profession for many years to come for the benefit of the citizens of Florida.

Dr. Rubin is in private practice in Venice at the Eye Health & Vision Center and is on staff at the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute. Released: 07-01-04

Local Cataract Surgeon To Present Scientific Papers in San Diego

The Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute announced that Harry B. Grabow, M.D. will be presenting two scientific papers at the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) annual convention in San Diego, CA. in May.

Dr. Grabow will present the following papers at the conference: Staar ICL Phakic Posterior Chamber IOL: 3-Year U.S. FDA Data and Pseudophakic Astigmatism with an Accommodating IOL. Dr. Grabow will also teach techniques of astigmatism surgery to other surgeons in a practice laboratory.

ASCRS is an international educational and scientific organization whose 9,000 member ophthalmologists specialize in cataract and refractive surgery. Many ASCRS members are recognized leaders and innovators in ophthalmic surgery worldwide. ASCRS was formed in 1974 and Dr. Grabow has been a member since 1977.

Dr. Grabow is Medical Director and founder of the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute and the Center for Advanced Eye Surgery located at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Sarasota. For more information, please call (941) 921-7744 or visit www.sarasotacataract.com. Published by Sarasota Herald Tribune: 05-31-04

Dr. Grabow selected for Doctor of the month for April by American College of Eye Surgeons and American Board of Eye Surgery

Harry B. Grabow, M.D., founder and medical director of the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute, has been selected as one of the April “Featured Doctors of the Month” by the American College of Eye Surgeons (ACES) and the American Board of Eye Surgery (ABES).

ACES was founded in 1986 and was formed to establish a certifying board for quality ophthalmic surgery. ABES was established in 1988 and participating members are among a unique group of eye surgeons dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in ophthalmic surgery. The ACES-ABES web site can be accessed at www.aces-abes.org.

The Sarasota Cataract and Laser Institute, specializing in the surgical correction of cataracts and refractive disorders, is located at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Ste A., in Sarasota. For more information, please call (941) 921-7744 or visit www.sarasotacataract.com. Published by Sarasota Herald Tribune: 04-06-04

Chambers & Biorseth join Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute

Elaine Chambers has joined the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute as ophthalmic billing supervisor. Tori Biorseth has joined as a Medical Receptionist.

The Sarasota Cataract and Laser Institute specializes in the surgical correction of cataracts and refractive disorders under the direction of founding surgeon Harry B. Grabow, M.D. The facility is located at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Ste A., in Sarasota. For more information, please call (941) 921-7744 or visit www.sarasotacataract.com. Published by Sarasota Herald Tribune: 04-06-04

Dr. Grabow to Receive Loden Award by the Society for Excellence in Eyecare

Harry B. Grabow, M.D., founder and medical director of the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute and Center for Advanced Eye Surgery, has been selected by the Board of Directors of the Society for Excellence in Eyecare (SEE) to receive the Loden Award at the annual meeting of SEE in November, which will be held concurrently with the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in Anaheim, CA. This award is presented each year to a physician who demonstrates "a vision for what the practice of ophthalmology should be." This vision, personified by Dr. James P. Loden, embodies the following qualities: trustworthiness, people skills, and the ability to organize, implement, set and achieve goals. Dr. Loden was a nationally recognized eye surgeon in Nashville, TN.

The Society for Excellence in Eyecare (SEE) seeks excellence in eye surgery and peri-operative care and is committed to the provision of safe, high quality, cost effective eyecare to patients with ocular problems.

The Sarasota Cataract and Laser Institute specializes in the surgical correction of cataracts and refractive disorders and is located at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Ste A., in Sarasota. For more information, please call (941) 921-7744 or visit www.sarasotacataract.com. Released 11-05-03

Dr. Grabow Selected for Best Doctors in America® List 2003-2004

For the ninth consecutive year, Harry B. Grabow, M.D., founder and medical director of the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute, has been selected for inclusion on the list “Best Doctors in America®.” The project, which began in 1992, provides patients with an objective and unbiased review of approximately 31,000 qualified physicians nationwide and represents the top 5% of doctors in over 400 subspecialties of medicine. Inductees earn recognition on the annual list after an exhaustive peer-review survey in which thousands of doctors are asked to name the best clinical practitioners in their specialties. Only those physicians who earn the consensus support of their peers are included.

The Sarasota Cataract and Laser Institute specializes in the surgical correction of cataracts and refractive disorders and is located at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Ste A., in Sarasota. For more information, please call (941) 921-7744 or visit www.sarasotacataract.com.

A copy of the list can be obtained by contacting Best Doctors, Inc. at 5230 Woodside Executive Court, Aiken, SC 29803 or by visiting www.BestDoctors.com. Released 10-27-03

Noble joins Sarasota Cataract & Laser

Amanda Noble has joined the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute as assistant surgical counselor.

The business specializes in surgical correction of cataracts and refractive disorders under the direction of its founding surgeon Harry B. Grabow, M.D. The institute is at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Suite A, in Sarasota. Published by Sarasota Herald Tribune: 10-04-03

Elsa Downie joins Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute

Elsa Downie has joined the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute as front office manager.

The Sarasota Cataract and Laser Institute specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts and refractive disorders under the direction of founding surgeon Harry B. Grabow, M.D.

The facility is located at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Ste A., in Sarasota. For more information, please call (941) 921-7744 or visit www.sarasotacataract.com. Published by Sarasota Herald Tribune: 09-15-03

Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute Adds New Staff Member

Angela Feher has joined the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute as an ophthalmic assistant/scribe.

The Sarasota Cataract and Laser Institute specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts and refractive disorders under the direction of founding surgeon Harry B. Grabow, M.D.

The facility is located at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Ste A., in Sarasota. For more information, please call (941) 921-7744 or visit www.sarasotacataract.com. Released 09-12-02

Study Finds That Senior Drivers Crash Less After Cataract Surgery

A recent study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showed that adult drivers with cataracts who undergo cataract removal with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation have half the automobile crash rate of those who do not have their cataracts removed.

Two groups of older adults with cataracts were recruited through 10 ophthalmology and 2 optometry clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. The first group who decided to have cataract surgery consisted of older adults with cataracts who met several criteria at enrollment, including cataract in one or both eyes, no previous cataract surgery in either eye, and at least 55-years of age. A second group of older adults with cataracts were also recruited who met the criteria except that the patients decided not to have cataract surgery as a treatment for their visual problems. In both groups the primary cause of vision loss had to be cataract as judged by the ophthalmologist or optometrist.

The study was conducted from October 1994 through March 1996, with 4 to 6 years of follow-up. Researchers at the University of Alabama-Birmingham used police data to compare the ratio of motor vehicle crashes among 277 cataract patients during the 4-6 year follow-up. They compared the rate for 174 patients who had cataract surgery with 103 who did not and found that the latter group had nearly double the crash rate of the former – about 9 crashes per 1 million miles driven for the non-surgical group vs. 4.74 for the surgical group. During the follow-up, the crash rate for those having surgery increased only 27%, whereas for those who decided against surgery, the crash rate increased nearly 75%.

Older adults are the fastest growing group of drivers on the road today, both in terms of the total number of drivers and the number of miles driven annually. According to an article by Lyman S. Ferguson of Injury Prevention Magazine, one study predicts that older drivers will be involved in 178% more police reported crashes by 2030 – and 155% more fatal crashes by then. By 2030 older drivers are expected to account for as many as 25% of total driver fatalities vs. 14% today.

Common symptoms of a cataract include painless blurring of vision, difficulty reading road signs, sensitivity to light with glare and poor night vision with difficulty driving at night, and muting or yellowing of colors. When a patient experiences some of the visual symptoms listed above and wants improved vision, it may be time to remove the cataract, provided the cataract meets government standards for removal and the surgeon also recommends removal.

At the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute, cataract surgery is performed by removing the clouded lens and replacing it with an intraocular lens called an IOL. Foldable IOLs are pliable and can be injected through a tiny incision that heals naturally and quickly without stitches, using only eyedrops to numb the eye. This technique is called No-Stitch/No-Patch/No-Needle cataract surgery. For more information on cataract surgery, visit our web site at www.sarasotacataract.com or call (941) 921-7744. The Institute is located at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Suite A, in Sarasota. For more information on this study by JAMA, visit http://jama.ama-assn.org/.

Reference: Owsley C, McGwin G Jr, Sloane M, et al. Impact of cataract surgery on motor vehicle crash involvement by older adults. JAMA 2002 Aug 21;288(7):841-9.

Local Cataract Surgeon Lectures in Orlando

The Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute announced that Harry B. Grabow, M.D. recently participated as a speaker at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual convention in Orlando, FL.

Dr. Grabow spoke on numerous topics including managing toric (astigmatic) intraocular lenses (IOLs), new techniques in small incision cataract surgery, current and future IOL technology, and accommodating (focusing) IOLs.

Dr. Grabow also assisted in several wet labs training physicians in the various techniques of cataract surgical procedures.

The AAO is the largest national membership association of ophthalmologists. More than 90 percent of practicing U.S. ophthalmologists are Academy members, numbering around 15,000. The Academy also has more than 3,000 international members.

Dr. Grabow is Medical Director and founder of the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute and the Center for Advanced Eye Surgery.

The Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute is located at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Suite A in Sarasota. For more information, please call (941) 921-7744 or visit our web site at www.sarasotacataract.com.

Cataract Specialist Offers Free Screening

Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute will conduct free cataract screenings on Friday, September 27, 2002 from 2 – 4 p.m at the Institute.

The following symptoms are commonly reported signs of cataract:

• Gradual, painless onset of blurry, filmy, or fuzzy vision
• Difficulty reading road signs
• Sensitivity to light with glare
• Poor night vision
• Difficulty driving at night
• Muting or yellowing of colors

Harry B. Grabow, M.D. – Cataract & Refractive Surgery Specialist – will provide each screening patient with his or her personal results. Dr. Grabow is a board certified ophthalmologist who is the founder and medical director for the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute and the Center for Advanced Eye Surgery. The Institute is located at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Suite A, in Sarasota. Please call (941) 924-5000, ext. 214 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Released 10-11-02

Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute Adds New Staff Member

Terri Ferguson has joined the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute as a Medical Secretary.

The Sarasota Cataract and Laser Institute specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts and refractive disorders under the direction of founding surgeon Harry B. Grabow, M.D.

The facility is located at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Ste A., in Sarasota. For more information, please call (941) 921-7744. Released 09-12-02

Cataract Specialist Offers Free Screening

Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute will conduct free cataract screenings on Friday, August 23, 2002 from 2 – 4 p.m at the Institute.

The following symptoms are commonly reported signs of cataracts:

• Gradual, painless onset of blurry, filmy, or fuzzy vision
• Difficulty reading road signs
• Sensitivity to light with glare
• Poor night vision
• Difficulty driving at night
• Muting or yellowing of colors

The Institute is offering the free cataract screening during this month of August - which is Cataract Awareness Month to help develop greater public awareness of the importance of eye care.

When cataracts limit the ability to perform ordinary tasks or enjoy pleasurable pursuits, surgical removal is a safe and effective recourse. Cataract surgery returns the priceless gift of sight to millions of Americans every year. Cataracts are very common; approximately one in seven Americans is diagnosed with them. Cataracts are also one of the most curable causes of vision loss.

Harry B. Grabow, M.D., P.A. – Cataract & Refractive Surgery Specialist – will provide each screening patient with his or her personal results. Dr. Grabow is a board certified ophthalmologist who is the founder and medical director for the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute and the Center for Advanced Eye Surgery. The Institute is located at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Suite A, in Sarasota. Please call (941) 924-5000, ext. 214 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Released 08-19-02

Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute Launches New Web Site

Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute announced the launching of their newly enhanced web site (www.sarasotacataract.com).

Visitors will first notice new eye-catching visuals along with a host of other interesting information from cataract surgery videos and dates of free cataract screenings to a highly informative section on refractive surgery options and a network of eye care professionals in the Sarasota/Manatee area.

“We are very excited to offer our public a state-of-the-art site with increased ease of navigation and a plethora of eye care information,” said Murray Golden, C.O.E., Executive Director at Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute. “We created our new web site to be an extension of our core practice and to be a valuable source of information for consumers regarding common vision disorders, cataract surgery, cataract-related research studies, and more.”

Patients visiting the site will also find the ability now to schedule an appointment on-line using forms that are processed immediately. In addition, on a highly-secured encrypted page, ensuring professional privacy, patients will be able to fill out the Patient Registration Form and Medical History Form prior to their first appointments.

The Sarasota Cataract and Laser Institute specializes in cataract and refractive surgery under the direction of founding surgeon Harry B. Grabow, M.D.

The facility is located at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Suite A in Sarasota. For more information, please call (941) 921-7744 or visit our new web site at www.sarasotacataract.com. Released 08-19-02

August Is Cataract Awareness Month

Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute is Offering a Free Cataract Screening August 23, 2002

In celebration of Cataract Awareness Month, the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute is conducting a free cataract screening in August to help develop greater public awareness of the importance of medical eye care.

When cataracts limit the ability to perform ordinary tasks or enjoy pleasurable pursuits, surgical removal is a safe and effective recourse. In fact, cataract surgery returns the priceless gift of sight to millions of Americans every year. Cataracts are so common that approximately one in seven Americans is diagnosed with them. But luckily, cataracts are also one of the most curable causes of vision loss

Typically, persons with a cataract may be unaware they have the disorder. Cataracts start out small and have little effect on vision at first. But as a cataract progresses, it clouds more of the eye’s lens. Common symptoms of a cataract include painless blurring of vision, sensitivity to light with glare, poor night vision, and fading or yellowing of colors.

The Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute is offering a free cataract screening on August, 23, 2002 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Institute. For more information and an appointment, please call (941) 921-7744. This screening is open to individuals who suspect a cataract is possibly impairing their vision. Dr. Harry B. Grabow, who has performed thousands of “No-Stitch, No-Patch, No-Needle” cataract procedures, will examine each screening patient. The Institute is located at 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg. F, Suite A, in Sarasota. Released 08-05-02

Local Cataract Surgeon Lectures in Philadelphia

The Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute announced that Harry B. Grabow, M.D. recently participated as a speaker at the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) symposium in Philadelphia, PA.

Dr. Grabow taught a course titled ‘Phaco for Beginners’ in which he gave tips and techniques on the phacoemulsification (no-stitch) technique of cataract removal to new surgeons.

Dr. Grabow also participated as a faculty member in a course titled ‘The Best in Advanced Phacoemulsification’ presenting the latest techniques and instruments to experienced cataract surgeons.

ASCRS is an international educational and scientific organization whose 8,000 member ophthalmologists specialize in cataract and refractive surgery. ASCRS lecturers are recognized leaders and innovators in ophthalmic surgery worldwide.

Dr. Grabow is Medical Director and founder of the Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute and the Center for Advanced Eye Surgery. He was one of the first surgeons in the State of Florida to perform No-Stitch/No-Patch/No-Needle cataract surgery and is a contributing author of 19 medical textbooks documenting his surgical techniques and results. Two of these were translated into foreign languages (Italian and Spanish) for European and Latin American publication and one was published in India. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of South Florida and has been listed in the book Best Doctors in America every year since its first edition in 1994. Published by Sarasota Herald Tribune: 06-19-02

Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute Adds New Staff Member

Victoria Kitsos has joined Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute as Practice Development Coordinator. Duties and responsibilities of her position include internal/external

marketing, advertising and promotion, public relations, strategy development, community relations, and event orchestration.

Kitsos graduated from Quinnipiac College in Connecticut with a B.A. in Mass Communications in 1999. Kitsos previously held positions in the fields of marketing and journalism. Published by the Sarasota Herald Tribune: 5-23-02

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

October 15-18, 2005
McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois

Dr. Grabow will be attending this meeting.

The Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute, in conjunction with the Manasota Optometric Society, is pleased to announce the following dates for Continuing Education Classes for the 2005-2006 calendar year.

NOTE: These events are not open to the public.

Wednesday, November 2, 2005
Michael's On East
Speaker: Charles M. Gremillion, M.D.
Topic: Macular Degeneration Rewind

Thursday, February 2, 2006
Michael's On East
Speaker: Joseph Rand, M.D.
Topic: Diabetes Update 2005

Tuesday, April 4, 2006
Michael's On East
Speaker: Harry B. Grabow, M.D.
Topic: TBA

Thursday, November 2, 2006
Michael's On East
Speaker: TBA
Topic: TBA