Testimonials
I'm rather old. But I feel my vision is like when I was in my 20s right now. You know, I used to play basketball and, of course, depth perception and peripheral vision is good. I can do it. I can't run like I used to, but I can still shoot and sink the baskets.
Steven Molnar
It's just nice to be able to see and see things clearer. And it's so funny because I tell people how much better color is. Reds are really reds now and blues are blues and greens are greens or whatever. Before, the color was distorted.
Richard Peters
When my vision got really bad, I started researching Lasik in the Sarasota area. I visited a number of doctors and finally decided on Dr. Lahners based on the professionalism of his staff as well as the facilities and techniques that he was using.
Patrick Robinson
I found Center For Sight to be everything I would hope an organization and facility would be. I've talked about Dr. Soscia, his team and how wonderful they were, and when I came to the surgical facility, the people were just as accommodating and helpful.
Michael Silverstein
If anybody said to me they were having problems with their eyes, I would recommend Dr. Soscia and Center For Sight. And I would say, "Go for it because it will change how you see the world and it's wonderful."
Laurel Rund
I feel extremely lucky, just getting another chance. I would hope that everybody would have an opportunity to have this, to be able to see and do what you want.
Judy Hess
It just makes me feel wonderful! It makes me feel, when I look in the mirror, without things hanging, it makes me feel pretty. And I wanted to feel pretty again.
Florence Ruderman
When I was diagnosed with cataracts and given my options by Dr. Lahners, I immediately went for it and I'm so glad that I did.
Donna Williams
I found the recovery to be quite easy. I was surprised that it went as easy and smoothly as possible. I was very happy with how it went and I would recommend Dr. Kimi and Center For Sight to all my friends.
Donald Lazzaro
When Dr. Lahners talks about having done procedures like this, it's not a few dozen or a few hundred, it's thousands. When somebody has done thousands of anything, it gives me a tremendous level of comfort.
Cliff Truitt
I had no idea I might be a suspect for glaucoma, but Dr. Kim made me very comfortable to put my sight into his hands. I know that he will take good care of me because he's very professional.
Ann Newberry
The following testimonials are from patients who were touched by the care they received at Center For Sight. The patient testimonials are real patients who wanted to share their stories with you.
Now meet some of our patients by reading about their life-changing experiences.
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Faces By Fezza
"I first came to Dr. Fezza for Botox treatments on my forehead and around the eyes. Then I decided to have the mini face lift and upper eyelids done to eliminate my jowls and droopiness.
I knew I wanted plastic surgery and had several consultations with other area doctors and I just didn’t feel comfortable. I am very comfortable with Dr. Fezza’s professional advice and conservative approach. He really listens to what you want and then gives his best recommendation on how to accomplish that look.
Besides being a great surgeon, Dr. Fezza has an artistic eye and a real talent for producing natural looking results, with which I am extremely pleased. I recommend to anyone who has ever considered cosmetic surgery to visit Dr. Fezza and his staff, I know you will be as impressed with their skill level and eye for perfection as I was.
I will be a patient for life!"
Andrea Kass - Cosmetic Surgery Patient
LASIK by Lahners
"I can’t tell you what a relief it is to no longer feel like I am hiding behind glasses or having to deal with the side affects of contact lenses. My vision continues to be superb. And I would do it again.
I would recommend Dr. Lahners and his staff to anyone seeking freedom from glasses!"
Stefanie Warrenbrand, Dental Office Manager - LASIK Patient

"I originally contacted Center For Sight due to concerns over my vision, after turning 43 when my vision began to regress. Being a builder and working on job sites and constantly reading construction plans, it became a real nuisance to wear glasses.
The staff at Center For Sight was incredibly helpful in explaining all my options with regard to what could be done to correct my vision problems. After meeting with Dr. Lahners, I decided LASIK was my best option. The entire process from the original screening to the actual surgery and the follow-up were all very professional. There were no surprises, which is always comforting when it comes to your health. My vision today is excellent and I look forward to many years of enjoyable sight without reading glasses.
I highly recommend Dr. Lahners and the entire Center For Sight staff."
John Hager, Home Builder - LASIK Patient

"I had a wonderful experience at Center For Sight. I thought the initial consult was extremely thorough and I had great confidence in Dr. Lahners and the whole staff, making the decision to have LASIK very easy.
At the time of surgery, everyone was very calming, allowing me to relax. My recovery was uneventful, which is what I hoped for! I would recommend LASIK to anyone who like me was tired of glasses and contacts. I feel free!"
Jenny Hime, Photography Assistant - LASIK Patient
Cataract Solutions by Shoemaker
"When I came home from Viet Nam in 1968 I hoped it would be my last war. Little did I know in the late 70s that the next war would last until 2006. You see Mother Nature declared War on me in the late 70s I was still flying helicopters when the military told me I needed corrective lenses (glasses) to continue flying. Mother Nature was taking my eye sight! I counter attacked nature with glasses to fly and contacts to read and the war settled down until the next skirmish in 2006. Everything was peaceful until Nature attacked again with cataracts. Nothing big mind you, but just enough to throw off my reading at SNN News 6, in Sarasota, Florida where I anchor the news. This time was different though. It was as if Nature had developed a secret weapon and attacked over a long period of time that I had not noticed. It was clearly a stealth attack.
My Ophthalmologist, Dr. Shoemaker told me we had gone as far as we could with my contacts, by now I was using mono vision, and glasses were out of the question on air. His strategy to defeat Nature in this 30 year old war was total annihilation! After two quick comfortable operations we wiped out Nature! Dr. Shoemaker removed my old worn out lens and replaced them with the new premium lenses. Not only could I see the teleprompter again but everything was brighter, more colorful and exciting, it was like I was seeing all over again for the first time. I can see to read the paper and have distance vision with no glasses and no contacts.
That’s it for now. I’m John Hill, stay tuned for the next update…"
John Hill, TV News Anchor - Advanced Premium Lens Patient

"I would like to thank Dr Shoemaker and his staff for the excellent care I received for my cataract surgery. I chose the Rezoom multifocal lens and can now read, drive my car and play tennis without depending on glasses.
Colors are so much brighter and I can see so much clearer at night. This was definitely the right choice for me."
Jane Carter, Retired - Advanced Premium Lens Patient

"After spending most of my life dependent on contact lenses and glasses (regular prescription glasses, prescription sunglasses, reading glasses to wear with my contacts, glasses to wear over my contacts at night to reduce the glare), my cataract surgery has been liberating.
My ReZoom lenses allow me to engage in my favorite near-mid, distance and far activities: reading, computer work, walking, theater, etc., with NO glasses, regardless whether the activity is near or far. No longer must I reach for the appropriate glasses; no longer do I squint through uncomfortable contact lenses; no longer do I view a world of fuzzy edges!
Thank you to Center For Sight and Dr. Shoemaker for your professional expertise and excellent patient care."
Nancy Ferraro, Retired - Advanced Premium Lens Patient

"I have been a patient at Center For Sight for many years and suffer from “dry eye syndrome” along with being far-sighted. I wore contact lenses for many years, but eventually found that the constant moisturizing methods were just not working any more and reading without my contacts was impossible. By the same token, I was starting to have trouble driving at night.
After an extremely thorough examination by Dr. Shoemaker and his professional staff, it was determined that I should think about having cataract surgery. After careful consideration of my options, I chose the premium lens, ReStor. This has turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life, as I can now read without the aid of contacts or glasses. In fact, I can read print as small as the telephone book!
The day of the surgery I received the finest and most professional care that one could ask for. Everyone on the staff treats the patient with great care and respect. Dr. Shoemaker’s skill and ability is unsurpassed.
I will always be eternally grateful to Dr. David Shoemaker for giving me the gift of a child’s sight with the ReStor lens. It is well worth the choice."
Patricia Zwick, New Home Sales Consultant - Advanced Premium Lens Patient
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