St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute

Technological leaders and innovators in Cataract Surgery

At St. Luke's, our cataract surgeons use the most advanced lens technology available. James P. Gills, MD and Pit Gills, MD tailor the lens choice to each patient's specific needs. Common needs include:

• Maximum independence from glasses: The Crystalens® provides clear vision at all ranges and minimizes the need for glasses. Patients that choose this lens will have an added out of pocket expense.
• Superior vision quality: The optical qualities of the Tecnis™ improve contrast sensitivity and reduce glare.
• Diabetes: Patients with diabetes are more susceptible to inflammation. The Collamer® lens is made of the gentlest material available and lowers this risk.
• Astigmatism: The Toric lens corrects astigmatism, which causes blurred vision if untreated.

St. Luke's Cataract and Laser Institute is widely recognized for excellence in cataract surgery. Dr. James P. Gills, the founder and director of St. Luke's, has performed more cataract and lens implant surgeries than any other surgeon in the world. His innovations, which have helped to make cataract surgery more comfortable and more precise than ever, include no-stitch cataract surgery, no-needle anesthesia, intraocular antibiotics to prevent post-surgical infection, and intraocular anesthesia. Today, Dr. James P. Gills and his son
Dr. Pit Gills work together, continuing to offer patients the utmost in eye care. Both father and son continuously evaluate new techniques and equipment, helping to maintain St. Luke's position as one of the leading ophthalmology practices in the world.