How far is West Boca Eye Center from Fort Lauderdale?

Our office is approximately 25 miles from downtown Fort Lauderdale, about a 30-minute drive. Take I-95 North to the Glades Road exit and head west. The office is in the Glades Medical Center at 9325 Glades Road, Suite 201, in Boca Raton. You can also take the Florida Turnpike North to the Glades Road exit. Free parking is available on site.

What should I expect at my first visit?

Your first appointment typically takes 60-90 minutes. We begin with diagnostic tests including visual acuity, eye pressure measurement, and OCT imaging. Your pupils will be dilated, so your vision will be blurry for 2-3 hours afterward. Bring your current glasses or contacts, a list of medications, your insurance card, and any previous eye care records. Consider having someone drive you or bring sunglasses for the drive back to Fort Lauderdale.

What insurance do you accept?

West Boca Eye Center accepts most major medical insurance plans, including Medicare. Vision insurance (VSP, EyeMed) may apply for routine eye exams. Surgical procedures like cataract surgery are typically covered by medical insurance when medically necessary. Premium IOL upgrades and elective procedures like LASIK are out-of-pocket. Call (561) 488-1001 with your insurance details and we can confirm coverage before your appointment.

Eye Doctor Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL

West Boca Eye Center serves Fort Lauderdale patients from our office at 9325 Glades Road, Suite 201, in Boca Raton -- approximately 25 miles and a 30-minute drive north on I-95. Our four-physician team provides advanced cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, retina care, macular degeneration management, diabetic retinopathy treatment, dry eye treatment, laser vision correction, and comprehensive eye exams. Board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Brent Bellotte has performed over 50,000 procedures. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with free on-site parking and same-week new patient availability. Call (561) 488-1001

Cataract Surgery for Fort Lauderdale Patients

Dr. Brent Bellotte performs femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens options including multifocal, toric, and extended depth of focus lenses. Each patient receives a detailed pre-operative evaluation to determine the lens that best matches their vision goals and lifestyle.

ith over 50,000 procedures performed, Fort Lauderdale patients make the 30-minute drive to access a level of surgical precision and personalized lens selection that has earned West Boca Eye Center a 4.9-star rating from over 1,600 Google reviews. Pre-operative and post-surgical care are managed by our on-site optometry team, and most patients need only 2-3 office visits total.

Cataract Surgery

Everyone gets cataracts that decrease our vision. It is part of being human. Cataracts, like wrinkles, are part of life. We all get them and they only get worse with time.

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Dry Eye & Allergy

Eye allergies are a common condition that affects many people. These conditions worsen at certain times of the year, when pollen is present in the air.

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Glaucoma Treatment

A common condition where increased pressure within the eye causes damage to the optic nerve. This nerve damage can lead to loss of vision.

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Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration—sometimes called age-related macular degeneration or AMD—causes damage to the part of the eye that’s responsible for central vision.

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Diabetic Eye Exam & Treatments

Diabetic retinopathy, also known as diabetic eye disease, is caused by a complication of diabetes.

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Laser Floater Removal

These tiny flecks are often more noticeable when looking at light, plain colored backgrounds and can appear as squiggles, rings, knobbly lines, or little cobwebs.

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