Cataract Surgeon Craig A. Skolnick, M.D. |
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Craig A. Skolnick, M.D. is a Cataract and Corneal Surgeon in Jupiter, Florida and the founder of the Skolnick Eye Institute. Dr. Skolnick performs Cataract Surgery on patients throughout the greater West Palm Beach and Jupiter area as well as Palm Beach and Martin counties. He received his Medical Degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, and completed a Residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. Following his eye surgery residency, Dr. Skolnick completed a Fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery at the University of Minnesota.
Dr. Skolnick began his professional career as an eye physician and surgeon in South Florida at The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the Palm Beaches / University of Miami School of Medicine, where he served as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and head of the Cataract and Corneal Surgery division. During his 7 years as an academic physician, Dr. Skolnick lectured to fellows, residents and medical students and taught techniques of Cataract / Intraocular Lens Implantation (IOL) and Corneal Surgery.
As a leading Cataract and Corneal Surgeon, Dr. Skolnick utilizes the most advanced techniques that require only a very small incision, no patch and topical 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. Skolnick is committed to helping patients achieve their personal vision correction goals after Cataract Surgery. Dr. Skolnick routinely recommends aspheric lens implants for those Cataract patients requiring the sharpest distance vision in dim lighting conditions and astigmatism correcting Toric lens implants for those Cataract patients with significant amounts of astigmatism. To help his patients achieve greater independence and possibly eliminate the need for eyeglasses, reading glasses or bifocals after Cataract Surgery, he recommends near vision presbyopia correcting lens implants, such as the AcrySof® ReSTOR® Intraocular Lens Implant (IOL), the Crystalens® Accommodating Lens Implant (IOL), the Tecnis® Multifocal Lens Implant (IOL) and the ReZoom™ Multifocal Lens Implant (IOL).
Dr. Skolnick is certified by and a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, is a member of the Palm Beach County Ophthalmology Society, and the International Ocular Surface Society, the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has authored numerous book chapters, journal articles, and abstracts in the areas of Corneal Disease and Surgery, Ocular Surface Disease such as dry eye problems. He is a frequent participant and presenter at local, regional and national eye surgery meetings.
Jupiter and greater West Palm Beach Cataract patients wishing to learn more about Cataracts, Intraocular Lens Implants (IOL) or Corneal Diseases will find that Florida Cataract Surgeon Craig A. Skolnick, M.D. of the Skolnick Eye Institute provides a thorough examination and consultation and is conveniently located for patients throughout the greater West Palm Beach metropolitan area including Lantana, Lake Worth, Palm Springs, Greenacres, Wellington, Westgate, Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Juno Beach, Tequesta, Hobe Sound, Port Salerno, Ocean Breeze Park, Jensen Beach, Stuart, Port St. Lucie and Indian River Estates Florida.
Cataract Surgery is one of the most common and successful types of surgery performed in the United States today. As with any surgery, it is important to fully understand its risks, benefits and complications. Please call Florida Cataract Surgeon Craig Skolnick, M.D. at the Skolnick Eye Institute in Jupiter to arrange at Cataract Examination and Consultation by phoning 561.296.2010.
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