SMILE vs LASIK in Crestview, FL | When SMILE Is the Better Option
Choosing between SMILE and LASIK is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when considering laser vision correction. Both…
Choosing between SMILE and LASIK is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when considering laser vision correction. Both…
Refractive error, when light does not focus clearly inside the eye, causes blurry vision for millions of people. Lasik can…
Do you find yourself needing new corrective lens prescriptions more often? Has your night vision gotten worse, or do you…
Refractive errors are among the most common vision problems worldwide, and surgical options like LASIK, SMILE, and PRK offer effective…
Are You a Candidate for LASIK, SMILE, or PRK? If you are 21 years or older and have a stable…
Do you need glasses or contact lenses to see clearly? You might be a good candidate for SMILE LASER VISION…
Glaucoma causes loss of vision by damaging the optic nerve. In most cases, this damage happens slowly, and people may…
Many people wear corrective lenses to give them clear vision. Refractive error, where the shape of the eye prevents light…
Experiencing constant eye irritation, tearing and discomfort can affect your quality of life. Entropion is a common condition that causes…
Most people will lose vision due to cataracts as they age. As a result, cataract surgery is a common and…

Meet Phil Alabata, D.O., a trailblazer in ophthalmology! Dr. Alabata honed his skills during his ophthalmology residency at the world-renowned Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He further specialized by completing a Glaucoma Fellowship at the esteemed Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. With over 20 years of experience and mastery in various eye surgery techniques, Dr. Alabata is dedicated to providing exceptional eye care and transforming lives and vision.
Dr. Alabata’s military service was nothing short of remarkable! For over nine years, he served as a military physician and played a pivotal role in revolutionizing eye care for special operations soldiers. By pioneering Fort Benning’s Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery Program, he provided cutting-edge refractive surgeries that transformed the vision and lives of countless soldiers.
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