Cataract Surgeon Samuel P. Solish, M.D.
Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants (IOL) in Portland

Samuel P. Solish, M.D. is a Cataract Surgeon in Portland Maine at 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. Solish received his Medical Degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed a Residency in Ophthalmology at New England Medical Center followed by a Fellowship in Medical and Surgical Treatment of Glaucoma at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Solish 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. Solish 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. Solish 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 and a Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Member and Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Solish is also a delegate to the American Medical Association and serves as Chair of the Ophthalmology Section Council at the AMA. He teaches medical students and residents from the University of Vermont School of Medicine and Maine Medical Center.

Maine Cataract patients wishing to learn more about their Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants will find that Maine Cataract Surgeon Samuel P. Solish, 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 Samuel P. Solish, 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. Solish performs Cataract Surgery at the Eyecare Medical Group Surgery Center located at 53 Sewall Street, Portland, ME 04102 phone: 207-828-2020. Dr. Solish 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.