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Dr. Hussain Elhalis, MD

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Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

Professional interests include: refractive corneal surgery, complex cataract surgery, cataracts, and more.

1950 Laurel Manor Drive Suite 250
The Villages, FL 32162

(352) 622-5183

Dr. Hussain Elhalis, MD is a cornea specialist in Ocala, FL specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). Dr. Hussain Elhalis, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, and OCALA EYE PA.

Office Locations

Address:

1500 SE Magnolia Extension Suite 106
Ocala, FL 34471

Address:

1950 Laurel Manor Drive
The Villages, FL 32162

Address:

8520 SW SR 200
Campbell, FL 34481

Address:

1950 Laurel Manor Drive Suite 250
The Villages, FL 32162

Address:

4414 Sw College Road Suite 1462
Ocala, FL 34474

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LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	381
eye procedures	1275
lab tests	42
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	17
laser treatment	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

**Gender**
Male	774
Female	1336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1940
Black	80
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	898
From 75 to 84	702
85 and over	428
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

**Gender**
Male	839
Female	1408

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2082
Black	65
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	954
From 75 to 84	836
85 and over	390
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

capsulotomy	50
doctor visit	874
eye procedures	3498
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	45
laser treatment	49
transplant procedures	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	141

**Gender**
Male	796
Female	1328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1972
Black	70
Hispanic	41
Asian	12
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	865
From 75 to 84	831
85 and over	363
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

capsulotomy	47
doctor visit	764
eye procedures	3744
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	67
laser treatment	46
transplant procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	172

**Gender**
Male	793
Female	1241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1888
Black	56
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	826
From 75 to 84	821
85 and over	338
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

capsulotomy	116
doctor visit	572
eye procedures	3852
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	87
laser treatment	115
ultrasound (sonogram)	138

**Gender**
Male	725
Female	1149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1730
Black	52
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	814
From 75 to 84	729
85 and over	285
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

capsulotomy	64
doctor visit	517
eye procedures	3322
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	77
laser treatment	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	142

**Gender**
Male	671
Female	1038

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1579
Black	40
Hispanic	43
Asian	13
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	773
From 75 to 84	653
85 and over	247
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

capsulotomy	169
doctor visit	2371
eye procedures	5545
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	180
laser treatment	188
ultrasound (sonogram)	265

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hussain Elhalis, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hussain Elhalis, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Ocala, FL were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and laser treatment.

ablation	26
capsulotomy	76
doctor visit	936
eye procedures	3532
lab tests	42
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	88
laser treatment	82
transplant procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	143

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hussain Elhalis, MD.

**Gender**
Female	750
Male	459

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	36
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	1119
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	29
Other	13

**Age**
85 and over	205
75 to 84	457
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	513

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hussain Elhalis, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hussain Elhalis, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	7
Dementia	5

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Florida.

Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hussain Elhalis, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital HCA Florida West Marion Hospital

OCALA EYE PA

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Hussain Elhalis, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$248 CataractEquipment $101	LenSx $39	$108
Alcon Vision LLC	$164 ACTIVEFOCUS $120	ARGOS $44
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$144 TRULIGN TORIC $108	ENVISTA $24	ZYLET $12
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.	$107 $107
Genentech USA, Inc.	$105 LUCENTIS $105
Other	$112 Omidria $28	Catalys Laser System $27	DURYSTA $27	Tecnis IOL $24	AmnioGuard $6

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$880

Biography

Dr. Hussain Elhalis' area of specialization is eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He is conversant in Arabic. Dr. Elhalis's areas of expertise include the following: complex cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and LASIK. He is professionally affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center. Dr. Elhalis has an open panel in according to DocSpot.

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