Rand Eye Institute has earned an international reputation as the leader in ophthalmology. Its surgeons have helped thousands of patients regain, preserve and enhance their eyesight with the best possible vision correction procedures.
Recognized as one of the most advanced eye surgery centers in the world, Rand Eye Institute specializes in refractive surgeries such as laser vision correction, lens exchange procedures and corneal transplants. Offering a full-range of patient services, including routine eye examinations, advanced testing and sophisticated ophthalmic treatments, Rand Eye Institute's compliment of qualified, board-certified doctors and professional staff provide patients with an unsurpassed standard of care.
Founded in 1978 by William J. Rand, MD, one of the world's most experienced corneal surgeons, Rand Eye Institute has grown to become one of the largest comprehensive eye care and surgical facilities in the country. With three floors, including a self-contained surgical pavilion, a staff of more than 100 healthcare professionals and a team of optometric and ophthalmic doctors, Rand Eye Institute is dedicated to academic research and providing the best possible vision care.
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Located within the institute's first floor is the Rand Surgical Pavilion, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgical center, which offers the highest level of surgical care, surpassing nationally accepted standards for safety, sterility, technology and quality outcomes. Providing an elevated standard of care in all its vision correction procedures, the Rand Surgical Pavilion was modeled to serve as a prototype for 21st century surgical environments. Its mission is to provide the highest level of surgical care in an environment of quality and compassion. Fully licensed by the State of Florida and the U.S. Government, the Rand Surgical Pavilion is regulated, inspected and certified by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
Rand Eye Institute and Rand Surgical Pavilion are located in Northeastern Broward County just East of I-95 at 5 West Sample Road in Deerfield Beach, Florida. To determine if you are a candidate to eliminate your dependence on glasses or contact lenses, contact Rand Eye Institute at (800) 782-1711 to schedule a consultation.
LASIK Eye Surgery at Rand Eye Institute
Drs. Rand and Esquenazi have performed more than 50,000 refractive and microsurgical procedures. Using a sterile procedure, they perform LASIK surgery in a licensed and accredited surgical facility in the presence of a licensed anesthesiologist. Patients are meticulously examined using sophisticated ophthalmic tests to provide a comprehensive and thorough assessment of their needs to ensure comfort, safety and the best vision possible.
With the introduction of the VISX STAR S4 Wavescan System, this Ft. Lauderdale LASIK facility is pleased to offer greater flexibility in developing a more personalized approach to laser vision correction (LASIK). With the potential to provide better vision than can be achieved through glasses or contact lenses, the VISX STAR S4 CustomVue Laser and WaveScan technology can detect imperfections in the eye 25 times more precisely than previous methods.
Setting a new standard in laser vision correction, VISX STAR S4's WaveScan provides a personal and unique "fingerprint" of the eye. By mapping the way the entire optical system processes light, Drs. Rand and Esquenazi are now able to consider candidates who have not been LASIK candidates in the past due to corneal thickness and shape. Further enhancing the individualized quality and precision of laser vision correction, VISX STAR S4's Iris Registration is the first FDA-approved technology that consistently targets a specific area of the eye. By compensating for the eye's rotation and maintaining alignment of the eye with the laser during treatment, Iris Registration tailors distinct corrections for each individual based on the unique characteristics of their vision in order to provide the best possible vision correction.
In addition to LASIK, Rand Eye Institute also provides the following laser vision correction techniques: LASEK, EpiLASIK, ICL, PRK (photorefractive keratectomy), PTK (phototherapeutic keratectomy) for various anterior corneal diseases and CK (conductive keratoplasty), which is a non-invasive surgery for treating presbyopia and hyperopia.
LASIK and More at Rand Eye Institute
Tailored to each person's individual needs, Rand Eye Institute offers the highest standard of care in all our vision correction procedures, including
- Laser vision correction
- Lens exchange technologies
- Premium enhanced cataract surgery
- DSAEK-Corneal transplantation
- Rand aesthetic cosmetic eye surgery
The most advanced technology IOLs (intraocular lenses) are offered by Rand Eye Institute's Ft. Lauderdale LASIK surgeons, including Crystalens, ReZoom, ReSTOR and Tecnis lenses, which provide for simultaneous correction of reading and distance vision, and the Visian ICL (implantable contact lens) for those patients who do not qualify for LASIK.
More About Rand Eye Institute's Surgeons
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Dr. William J. Rand brings the highest standards, the most advanced instruments, highly refined expertise and his vast experience to each patient, ensuring the best possible care.
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Dr. William J. Rand
Having earned a reputation as one of the most experienced and highly skilled refractive, cataract and ophthalmic micro-surgeons in the world, Dr. Rand has performed more than 50,000 refractive and microsurgical procedures. As an innovator in his field, Dr. Rand continually stays on the leading edge of developments in vision correction surgery. He co-developed the Rand-Stein Analgesia Protocol for cataract surgery and laser vision correction and has done extensive research on the relationship between cataract surgery and pseudoexfoliation syndrome. His work in this area is designed to reduce and prevent the incidence of complications in cataract surgery for physicians worldwide.
Dr. Rand is also a strong advocate for healthcare reform and, as an advisor to senators and congressman, has greatly influenced the political arena in Florida and the United States. Dr. Rand feels strongly about the life changing benefits of vision correction, and volunteers his time and skills to patients in underdeveloped countries who are in need of surgical and eye care services.
Since 1985 Dr. Rand and his wife Deborah have been an integral part of the Diabetes Research Institute. Their commitment to this cause began shortly after their son was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes at the age of one. Dr. Rand has served on the Board of Directors since 1990 and in 2003 became the first chairman of the Florida Regional Board.
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Dr. Salomon Esquenazi ensures that patients receive the latest practices in refractive surgery for optimal surgical outcomes.
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Dr. Salomon Esquenazi
Dr. Esquenazi, a highly accomplished ophthalmologist, is Rand Eye Institute's corneal specialist and refractive surgeon. He has more than 20 years' experience in providing consultation, diagnosis and treatment for the full range of medical and surgical conditions affecting the anterior segment of the eye. Specializing in corneal wound healing following surgery, Dr. Esquenazi researches, develops and implements the latest practices in refractive surgery, and works to maximize the quality of a patient's surgical outcome.
Dr. Esquenazi is originally from Colombia, and in 1994 founded the Olsabe Laser Center in Bogota, where he served as medical director until 2002. While there, Dr. Esquenazi would see as many as 80 patients a day and performed as many as 2,000 laser vision correction surgeries each year. Dr. Esquenazi has combined his passion for providing his patients with the best possible vision and his dedication to the latest in academic research to build and grow a thriving private practice.
Dr. Esquenazi obtained his medical degree in Bogota, Colombia from Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Senora del Rosario in 1984. He completed his internship at Hospital San Jose and his ophthalmology residency from the Barraquer Institute of America, where he worked very closely with Dr. Jose Barraquer, the father of modern refractive surgery. He also completed a second internship in internal medicine at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation and an additional ophthalmology residency at Louisiana State University, New Orleans.
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