Cataract Surgeon William S. Holt, M.D.
Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants (IOL) in Portland

William S. Holt, M.D. is a Cataract Surgeon in Portland Maine and a Founder of Eyecare Medical Group. He performs Cataract Surgery in Portland at the Outpatient Eye Surgery Center at Eyecare Medical Group for Cataract patients throughout the greater Portland area as well as throughout Maine. Dr. Holt received his Medical Degree from Harvard Medical School and completed a Residency in Ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary where he also served as a Heed Fellow in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Holt provides his patients with advanced techniques of Cataract Surgery in Maine that require only a very tiny incision, no patches and only eye drops for anesthesia-the "no stitch, no patch, no needle" Cataract Surgery procedure-so that his patients can benefit from very quick visual recovery times with minimal interruption in their daily routines .

Dr. Holt is committed to helping patients with Cataracts achieve their vision correction goals after Cataract Surgery. To help his Cataract patients achieve greater independence and possibly eliminate the need for eyeglasses, reading glasses or bifocals after Cataract Surgery, Dr. Holt routinely recommends aspheric lens implants for those Cataract patients requiring the sharpest distance vision in dim lighting conditions, astigmatism correcting toric lens implants for those Cataract patients with significant amounts of astigmatism and near vision presbyopia correcting lens implants such as the Crystalens® Lens Implant for those Cataract patients wishing to have their distance, arm's length and near vision corrected after Cataract Surgery without eyeglasses.

He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Member and Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Maine Cataract patients wishing to learn more about their Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants will find that Maine Cataract Surgeon William S. Holt, M.D. at Eyecare Medical Group provides a thorough examination and consultation and is conveniently located for patients from Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Biddeford, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Scarborough, Freeport, Lewiston, Augusta, Bangor, Waterville, Bath, Wiscasset, Bridgeton, Cumberland Center, Yarmouth, Topsham, Brunswick, Auburn, Gardiner, Winslow and Skowhegan Maine.

Cataract Surgery today is one of the most common and successful types of surgery performed in the United States. As with any surgery, it is important to fully understand its risks, benefits and complications. Please call William S. Holt, M.D. at Eyecare Medical Group to arrange at Cataract Examination and Consultation by phoning 1.888.374.2020 or e-mailing a Consultation request.

Dr. Holt performs Cataract Surgery at the Eyecare Medical Group Surgery Center located at 53 Sewall Street, Portland, ME 04102 phone: 207-828-2020. Dr. Holt performs Cataract Surgery in a close to home, comfortable and convenient ambulatory surgery fully accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) a private, non-profit organization formed in 1979 to assist ambulatory health care organizations improve the quality of care provided to patients. Accreditation from AAAHC ensures that Surgery Centers adopt the best practices in health care and complies with nationally-recognized standards. AAAHC accreditation is recognized by third party payers, medical societies, state and government agencies and is reassurance that Surgery Centers meet nationally-recognized standards of health care.