What Doctor Berger's patients are saying...
I was diagnosed with keratoconus, a bullet-shaped
cornea, at age 17. I had worn hard or rigid
contact lenses to correct my vision for years.
I recently underwent a corneal transplant and
cataract removal under the experienced hands of Dr.
Craig Berger. Weeks following my surgery, I am
seeing much better and for the first time, may wear
corrective glasses to improve my vision.
I would recommend, to any person considering this
kind of surgery, Dr. Berger. He is the doctor
to choose for an excellent outcome. I was very
pleased with his pre-surgical consultation and
prompt assessment of my disorder. He explained
the need for my surgery. The surgery was
scheduled quite quickly and my vision is now in
repair.
Dr. Berger's post-op follow-up has also been
excellent. He and his office staff were warm,
friendly and most helpful throughout my procedure.
~ Gertrude Matthews
I
was born with cataracts and have had to wear glasses
or contacts all my life. At age 33, I decided to
have them removed. I feel that
Dr. Berger went the extra mile in his patient
care. He treated me with patience and care. He did a
wonderful job by explaining the risks, listening to
my concerns and recommending the right lens implant
for me. His bedside manner during the surgery was
impeccable, alleviating any stress that I was
feeling about the surgery.
I cried after the surgery when I realized how clear
everything was and seeing what I was missing. At my
follow-up appointment, I could see 20/20 for the
first time in my life.
I am very satisfied with Dr. Berger's performance. I
am looking forward to seeing how the other eye turns
out. I highly recommend him to anyone interested in
eye surgery or just looking for a great
ophthalmologist. You wont be disappointed.
~ Wendelin Brewer
Cataract Alcon Acrysof Toric IOL patient
I have been a patient at the James A. Haley VA
Medical Center in Tampa for eleven years. I have
always received excellent care from everyone. I was
very ill with cancer, and thanks to everyone who works
there, I pulled through and am living a relatively
normal life. In July, I had cataract surgery at the
hospital. I was told my cornea was not shaped
right and that I would probably have to still wear
glasses after the implant was done. Well, they did
such a remarkable job that I don't have to wear glasses
for distance anymore. I will still need them for
reading very small print. My purpose for writing is to
let people know that the care given to veterans at that
hospital is excellent. People are so fast to
criticize that not many take the time to praise for a
job well done. Doctors Berger, Weller and Burke at the
eye clinic couldn't have been any more experienced and
professional. They are marvelous, as is Janice,
the nurse who makes the eye appointments. To all
of them, I say thank you and God bless you.
~Timothy McGuigan
I was referred to Dr. Berger
by my optometrist. I called his office and had an
appointment within a week. I had
Fuch's Dystrophy, pseudoexfoliation syndrome, and a
cataract in my right eye.
Dr. Berger did a partial cornea transplant (DSAEK)
and a
cataract surgery with
implant. The surgery was a success, as was my recovery.
Within 6 weeks, I had 20/40 vision.
I had no pain...The office and staff
treated me promptly and with great respect. I will
forever be grateful to them but especially Dr. Berger
for a job very well done. The gift of sight is so
precious.... I really feel he has given me back my life!
~Connie Hardford
Dr. Berger is truly professional and an asset to the
medical profession. Any questions I had concerning
my cataract surgery
were answered in detail and in words I could understand.
The courteous administrative staff made scheduling for
the initial consultation, surgery and follow-up
appointments effortless. Every attempt was made to
accommodate my schedule and all done with a smile.
I am a pleased patient and the best part is I CAN SEE!
~Betty Edwards
 Amazing.
The best thing I ever did!
I also want to commend Dr. Berger on his office staff
and the staff at the Brandon Ambulatory Surgery Center
for their professionalism efficiency and friendliness.
Everyone has been great.
~Sandra Goodman
I am 55 years old and I have eye conditions:
Glaucoma,
Cataracts and
Dry Eyes. I have been
wearing corrective glasses for about 40 years. My eye
sight defect was increasing more and more, so I had to
buy a new pair of glasses and frames.
I remember how bothersome it was when I had to go to the
etiquettes parties. I was so embarrassed to wear
corrective glasses because it did not match with my
outfit. I decided not to wear those glasses for the
event. Of course, I was almost blind! I could only see
those people who were very near me.
During another circumstance, I went to a family reunion
at a hotel in Michigan. I had to go swimming with my
family and had to take my corrective lenses off. I was
so embarrassed when I couldn't recognize any of my own
family!
I was walking in darkness...when I met Dr. Craig Berger,
the Assistant Professor at the University of South
Florida Eye Clinic in Tampa. I explained my problem to
him and he offered me a great solution --
PRK surgery -- it was
going to correct my vision.
Thanks to Dr. Berger, I can see perfectly well without
wearing those ugly glasses. I can drive without missing
curves and wrong exits. Moreover, I can wear beautiful
sunglasses that I could not wear before. I feel great
with my new, perfect vision.
My glaucoma,
cataracts and
dry eye are all under
control. Other doctors I went to told me I was not a
candidate for laser surgery.
~Gina Sharpston
 In 2001, I had an eye infection that almost left me
blind in my left eye. By the time I got to Dr.
Berger, I really thought I would lose the eye and was
distraught. After treatment, surgery and a
transplant, I have my eye and can see almost as good as
I did before.
Several years later, in 2007, Dr. Berger did the
surgery on my right eye due to a cataract, and I can
still see really well with it. I can only say that
when you have one bad eye that has been saved, you are
real careful about who you entrust your other eye and
vision to. Through all my experience, I have
personally found Dr. Berger to be my best surgeon and a
trustworthy, caring doctor. I could not see myself
going to anyone else.
~Barbara Rizzi
Dr. Berger implanted the Crystalens
in both eyes. The surgery was painless. It
gave me a new lease on life. I am a truck driver
and also ride a motorcycle. My intermediate and
distance vision is excellent. I get no glare or
halos at night and now I can see my golf ball land 250
yards on a long drive. ~Joseph Weiner
He will listen to the patient and handles the
situation with great care. He takes time to explain the
problem.
-Elaine Eddy (Crystalens patient)
Dr. Berger recently
performed surgery on my left eye to remove a somewhat
rare melanoma. I have been very pleased with Dr. Berger
from the beginning. He took the time to explain all my
options, and the associated risks. I never felt rushed
when dealing with him. He always made me feel like an
individual, not a number. I had the procedure done
at TGH and between the staff and Dr. Berger, I felt I
was in very good hands. I would highly recommend Dr.
Berger if you believe you need eye surgery.
Dr. Berger is a board-certified surgeon that you will
have complete confidence in.
- Ted Charron
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