"It is not uncommon for the cataract surgeons at Baltimore Washington Eye Center to evaluate patients for cataract surgery who already have signs of age related macular degeneration (AMD)," said Arturo Betancourt, M.D.
Age related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, and glaucoma continue to be common eye problems for Poughkeepsie seniors-even with advances in treatment.
Ophthalmologist Arturo Betancourt, M.D., Medical Director of Baltimore Washington Eye Center urged drivers with glaucoma to use due caution when driving.
As the chances of developing glaucoma increase considerably as we age, seniors and baby boomers should become familiar with glaucoma risk factors that might apply to their individual eye and health history according to advice from Ophthalmologist Scott Buck, M.D. of Northwest Indian Eye & Laser Center.
"Given the rate at which our Hudson Valley senior population and baby boomer population are growing-along with the increased prevalence of glaucoma in these age groups, we felt it was important to build greater awareness of glaucoma risks to help prevent glaucoma related vision loss," commented Satish Modi, M.D. of Seeta Eye Centers.
"As patients enter their 40's, 50's, and 60's and beyond it is important for them to become aware of glaucoma risk factors that might be relevant to their individual situation," commented Glaucoma Specialist Robert Daly, M.D. of Eyecare Medical Group in Portland.
In recognition of Prevent Blindness America designating January as National Glaucoma Awareness Month building community awareness of the risks is important in helping patients avoid vision loss.
On the occasion of Children's Day on November 14 and as part of National Newborn Week (Nov 15-21), Jasti V Ramanamma Children's Eye Care Center at L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), organized "Eyes Baby Eyes" an interactive session with their little patients and families to discuss some of the common childhood eye problems, the importance of diagnosing these problems early and their management.
"The vision loss from diabetes related eye problems such as diabetic retinopathy can be prevented with early diagnosis and treatment," commented Ophthalmologist Dr. Da-Thuy Van of The Eye Clinic of Texas.
Eyewear Glasses (http://www.eyewearglasses.co.uk) launch their new online comprehensive frame reglaze service for customers who require new lenses, including branded varifocals, to be fitted into their own or existing frame. With lenses to choose from over 7 major brands their lens range is vastly becoming one of the biggest from an online optical retailer.
According to LASIK surgeons at Seeta Eye Centers many employers will continue to make Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Flex Plans available for LASIK again for 2014.
Fairfield County eyeglass and contact lens wearers will find that the continuing availability of employer Flex Plans can help make the cost of LASIK surgery affordable even in challenging economic times.
Maine eyeglass and contact lens wearers will find that the continuing availability of employer Flex Plans can help make the cost of LASIK surgery affordable even in challenging economic times.
Baltimore Washington Eye Center says many employers will continue to make Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Flex Plans available for LASIK again for 2014.
Baltimore Washington Eye Center is pleased to announce that cataract surgeons from the greater Baltimore and D.C. area will now be performing laser cataract surgery in their eye surgery suites.
Leslie Doctor M.D., Medical Director of Doctor & Associates, serving Fairfield County and southern Connecticut with offices in Westport, Wilton and Norwalk is pleased to announce that Ocular Immunology and Uveitis specialist, Claudia Castiblanco, M.D. has joined the Ophthalmology staff at their practice.
OptiQuiz is the first app designed to help opticians review exam content for national certification exams. This quiz game app was designed by an optician for opticians.
"Our goal was to perform cataract surgery and lens implants for 25 needy individuals whose vision was impaired by cataracts. Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of the Baltimore community-we did it," said Arturo Betancourt, M.D.
"At Baltimore Washington Eye Center we are striving to achieve short, comfortable recovery times for our cataract surgery and lens implant patients by using laser cataract surgery to assist with what is a technically complex type of eye surgery," said Baltimore Cataract Surgeon Arturo Betancourt, M.D.
"It is becoming quite apparent that there is an increase in prevalence of cataracts in Fairfield County that pretty much mirrors the increase in the prevalence of cataracts nationally which is driven by the baby boomer population aging," commented Dr. Leslie Doctor.
Massachusetts Cataract Surgeon Francis D'Ambrosio, Jr., M.D. commented on the growth of the prevalence of cataracts among baby boomers and their increasing need for quicker recovery from cataract surgery and lens implants in order to meet continued job and occupational requirements.
Indiana Cataract Surgeon Scott Buck, M.D. of Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center reflected on clinical observations that the prevalence of cataracts has increased substantially over the past 10 years.
Joel Confino, M.D. a Cornea Specialist, Cataract & LASIK surgeon at The Eye Care & Surgery Center has been selected and included in the Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list for 2013 as one of the Top Twelve Ophthalmologists in the Nation.
LASIK Surgeon Bernard Milstein, M.D. of The Eye Clinic of Texas shared recommendations on important steps patients considering LASIK should take in order to get the best possible results.
The eye doctors at Eyecare Medical Group in Portland, Maine suggest protecting against UV eye damage as well as UV skin damage on the face and around your eyes this summer.
"As the sun gets stronger during the summer months wearing proper UV eye protection with sunglasses is more critical than one might realize," said Massachusetts Ophthalmologist Dr. Francis A. D'Ambrosio, Jr.