Testimonials - Cataract Surgery

My former Ophthalmologist failed to diagnose my problem and I was rapidly losing my eyesight. While in Washington and after waiting 6 months, I went to see a different doctor and he also failed to diagnose my problem. When we returned to the valley, I knew I had to find a good doctor, or I was going to have to quit playing golf or driving the car.

Dr. Justo diagnosed my problem immediately. The cataracts were removed by Dr. Justo, and a new lens implanted in both eyes. I no longer need glasses for the first time in fifty years.


Dr. Justo recommended that my sagging eyelids needed a little tuck. This was done with no scarring at all. I would certainly recommend the Arizona Eye Institute and these wonderful doctors to anyone. The experience has changed my life for the better in many ways.

Donald Liess, Sun City West, Arizona
 

I have been a patient of Dr. Justo’s for several years now. 
My most recent annual eye check-up was last summer when I was told that I had a cataract developing in my right eye and that my left was not far behind. 
I elected to wait until next year as I was very apprehensive with anything involving surgery with my eyes.  Basically we traveled to the northeast in September and driving was very bad, as seeing street signs was very difficult and in my job with a major home supply company it became apparent that I had to set an appointment with the Arizona Eye Institute as I had extreme difficulty reading numbers on products. 
I was fortunate enough to secure an appointment with Dr. Justo who explained the process in laymen’s terms. 
This process was to include the removal of my cataracts and the placement of a new lens that involved “no stitches” and no subsequent patch over my eye after surgery.  The very next day  I had an appointment with Dr. Justo as a follow up involving my right eye and to my amazement I could read the entire chart down to the fine print. 
It was the following week that I had the left eye done and Dr. Justo  achieved the same results. 
I now wear glasses only to read the finer print on newspapers or while reading a book.  Driving is a piece of cake  and reading on my job is not a problem anymore. 
My last visit to see Dr. Justo, I could read the entire chart  with both eyes and no glasses (before my procedure I wore trifocal lenses). 
I feel very fortunate and blessed to have stumbled upon such a talented  surgeon. 
I without hesitation would recommend this procedure for persons having the similar problems with vision and I highly recommend Dr. Justo.

Ron Leacock, Peoria, Arizona
 

Several years ago I was diagnosed with cataracts and was told that I would have to have them taken care of at some point in time. When it became difficult to read street signs while driving, I decided that the time had come. I made an appointment with Dr. Justo to learn more about the procedure and then have it performed. The vision in my right eye was 20/400 and in my left eye 20/100. The surgery was performed on my right eye and 6 weeks later on my left. In both cases, my vision was corrected to 20/25 within 7 days. I wore glasses for over 40 years and thanks to Dr. Justo and his staff I no longer wear anything but sunglasses (which everyone in Arizona should). I cannot say enough about the professionalism of Dr. Justo and his entire staff.


Everyone was very knowledgeable and competent with their jobs and working with patients. Subsequent to my cataract surgery, I asked Dr. Justo to do my upper eyelid blepharoplasty to enhance my peripheral vision.........thank you, Dr. Justo!"

Dick Nelson, Wickenburg, Arizona
 

The time finally came to have my cataracts removed. I am so happy we chose Dr. Justo. He explained everything to me ahead of time. The surgery was so easy and pain free. I do not have to wear glasses anymore. The staff of Arizona Eye Institute and Cosmetic Laser Center is excellent, professional, caring and friendly.

I also decided to have Dr. Justo perform Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty. I am amazed at the change. My peripheral vision has improved dramatically. Dr. Justo’s staff was superb. I highly recommend Dr. Justo and his staff to everyone.



Thank you to Dr. Justo and his staff,

Paul Riegel, Surprise, Arizona

Recently I experienced blurred vision in both eyes and became concerned.  I researched several eye clinics that do cataract surgery and decided on Arizona Eye Institute.  I couldn’t have been more pleased with my choice. Dr. Emilio Justo, the Medical Director, and his staff were great.  Service was excellent, appointments were timely and the results were terrific.  I would gladly recommend them to anyone.

Bob Hinderscheid, Sun City, Arizona

I had less than optimal results with previous eye surgery for cataract by another doctor. Dr. Justo helped me understand why and offered viable solutions to improve my vision. His professional and compassionate care has allowed me to see much better and hopeful for even more improvement.

Patricia Nawrocki, Sun City, Arizona

 

Having cataracts on both eyes for 3 years or more and knowing surgery was on the way, much to my surprise I am now so happy to have normal vision. I have never seen such dedicated people and a wonderful doctor. Dr. Justo singing throughout my surgeries was a plus!
 

Vivian Trainor, Sun City, Arizona

 

Where do I start in order to Thank you for my sight. After a trip to Dr Justo's office I discovered I had a cataract in my right eye, Scared and unsure of what to do, he explained to me the simple procedure that could take place restoring my vision. I also had astigmatism in this eye as well.
So my choices would be to select a lens to implant that would replace the cataract lens OR, replace the bad lens with a Toric lens, that could possibly correct the astigmatism too. I made my appointment for the surgery right away, but had reservations about spending the extra money for the Toric lens. After thinking about it for one day, the choice was easy, not only would I have sight but I could rid my self of the astigmatism permanently. Five days later I had the Toric lens implanted. The next day I went in for my follow up appointment and removal of the eye patch. As soon as the patch came off I could see. Before the surgery I had almost given up on driving the car, and thought of losing my independence was frightening. Sight thru what I thought was my "Good eye" was not enough to drive safely. I'm so glad I had it done, what use to be my good eye does not even come close to the sight I have with the Toric Lens Implant. I have a small cataract in my other eye as well, and will be having it also corrected with the Toric Lens Implant.

Thanks again Dr. Justo, for your kindness, patience and skill in restoring my sight,
You will be seeing me soon for the left eye.

All The Best,
Lori Reeves, Surprise, Arizona

I am a hairdresser and really need to see well, so I proceeded with cataract surgery in both eyes one week apart. It was good to get it over with quickly, not that it is painful or uncomfortable because it isn’t. In fact after the surgery I went on about my day pretty much as normal, I went with my husband to the bank and grocery store then home.
I chose to have the RESTOR Multifocal implant. It is a breakthrough lens that lets patients see from near to far, usually without glasses. I am real happy with the improvement in my sight. My recommendation is not to put the surgery off, get it done. You’ll be so happy with the results. Dr. Justo and his staff are so great and the same goes for the staff at Boswell Eye Institute.

 

Alice Delgado, El Mirage, Arizona

After noticing my eyes were getting weaker, and I really had poor vision in my right eye, I was unable to read and was not able to identify some objects, so I decided to have an eye examination at the Arizona Eye Institute and Cosmetic Laser Center. Dr. Justo performed my eye examination and confirmed I had cataracts. I needed to have my cataracts removed. Dr. Justo and his staff made all the necessary arrangements. Dr. Justo and all his staff I dealt with listened carefully to all my questions and concerns. Dr. Justo explained the results of my examination and spent the right amount of time with me. He showed a lot of interest in me as a person. With the help of Dr. Justo, I chose to have the multifocal ReSTOR lens implant. The operations took place on 6/23/08 and 6/30/08. After the removal of the patch from both eyes, I am no able to see perfectly. I am able to function without glasses. I can even read the newspaper!

Thank you Dr. Justo and staff for your professional and courteous service.

Sincerely, Karl Boldt, Surprise, Arizona

It’s good to be able to see street signs and golf shots. Colors are brighter. The Staff were very helpful, knowledgeable and efficient.

N.F., Peoria, Arizona

I’m elated over my cataract surgery since I now have “High Digital Vision” thanks to Dr. Justo’s procedure. (“singing a soft like lullaby putting you in a very relaxed state”). The Eye Institute @ Boswell should be commended for its efficient staff and comforting atmosphere.  At “81” I can now thread the eye of a needle without glasses and my dear daughter can’t with glasses at 53.

Virginia Roberts, Sun City, Arizona

The encouragement from Dr. Justo and staff, all the information given was what made me feel secure with the procedure. All my questions were answered promptly and with respect.

Joan Elliot, Peoria, Arizona

Everything went exactly how I hoped it would. Of course the best thing is, I can see clearly again. My quality of life is back!

Barry Bodewin, Peoria, Arizona
 

I Moved to Peoria Arizona in 1998. While driving on Bell road October 1998 my wife and I saw the sign for Arizona Eye Institute. We stopped and made appointments with Dr. Justo for our eyes to be checked. 
We like him so much that he has been our eye doctor ever since and have had our eyes checked every year with him. 
I have always worn glasses from when I was a child.  At my first appointment he stated I had small cataracts and he said that he could compensate for them by changing my glasses prescription. At my fall 2006 appointment, he stated my cataracts were getting bigger. 
I asked Dr. Justo what could be done about them. And he told me about cataract surgery. 
He told me about the pluses and minuses of cataract surgery.  I then told him that I would like to go ahead with the surgery and it was scheduled for February of 2007. 
Before the surgery my eyes were 20/50 and 20/40 with glasses.  Immediately after the surgery they were 20/30 and 20/25, the next appointment in November 2007 my eyes had improved to 20/20 and 20/25 without glasses. 
I would like to thank Dr. Justo for the great work he has done for my wife and me. And for the miracle surgery he performed on me that made my eyes almost perfect.  I see better know without glasses than I have for 65 years.

Phillip R Shippee, Peoria, Arizona



Before I had cataract surgery I was more than aware my eyesight was slipping. I t seemed like winter, overcast all the time. I talked with my brother in San Diego the night before my scheduled surgery, he and his wife had their cataracts removed and told me “ a piece of cake”. This is what I needed to hear. There was no pain to it. Next day's office visit revealed 20/20 vision in one eye and a little less in the other. I needed glasses only for reading. I now need prescription glasses no more. I buy over the counter reading glasses. I count this all a “miracle” in my life. I have my eyes checked once a year to make sure all is well.

Bonnie Aleshire, Sun City, Arizona

I thought I would write a note to tell you and your staff how elated I am with the outcome of my cataract surgery.  I have worn glasses since I was 12 years old, I’m now 75.  Prior to my procedure, I couldn’t read house numbers or street signs unless I was almost on top of them.  I have to compliment you on my outcome.  It opened a whole new world, to be able to see things far away without glasses.  I just can’t say enough!  After reaching for my glasses first thing in the morning it is taking some time to break an old habit.
Thanks for a new vision at the world, 

William Dart, Sun City, Arizona
 

Dr. Justo is a great Ophthalmologist.  The cataract surgery on my eyes had excellent results and I am very pleased.  Also, it has been my experience that not only is he a skilled surgeon but is a good listener, taking time to answer all my questions.  How great!

Elizabeth Swithers, Sun City, Arizona
 

The day I visited Dr. Justo for a consultation regarding the removal of cataracts in both eyes, I had consultations scheduled with two other doctors. After meeting Dr. Justo and experiencing his warm and caring style and that of his staff I had my wife cancel the other consultations. I knew that Dr. Justo was the doctor for me. I was never one who could stand to put drops in my eyes. I was nervous about the surgery. Dr. Justo and his staff put my mind at ease and when the first surgery was over I wondered why I had been so nervous to begin with. Both surgeries are now completed and I’m seeing the golf ball better than ever. Much to my dismay my swing has not improved.

Sincerely,

Chuck Bowling, Sun City West, Arizona

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