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CATARACTS,
GLAUCOMA
& COSMETIC SURGERY
CATARACTS
As the result of aging,
accident or disease, the lens in the eye can become cloudy. This
is called a cataract. Once the cataract interferes with your job
or daily life, it is time to consider surgery. Most often, cataract
removal is performed by microsurgery on an outpatient basis using
local anesthesia. There are different methods for removing the cloudy
lens and restoring clear vision, usually with an Intraocular Lens
Implant. One of our experienced ophthalmologists will discuss your
best options.
GLAUCOMA
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of adult blindness.
A simple pressure test will tell us if a patients' pressure is too
high and prompt treatment is needed to prevent vision loss. There
are three major types of treatment: (1) Medication, either
eye drops or oral medicine. (2) Laser Treatment. This
in-office procedure is used to control the progression of visual
loss without a hospital stay. The procedure is painless and patients
return home within hours. (3) Surgery. When glaucoma has
progressed beyond the point where it can not be successfully treated
with medication or laser treatment, surgery is performed.
COSMETIC AND
MEDICAL EYELID SURGERY
Candidates for cosmetic
eye surgery are patients with puffiness and excessive tissue around
eyelids or "bags" under the eyes. Dramatic improvement
is accomplished by elevating and deepening the upper eyelid crease
and/or performing a lower lid blepharoplasty. Some excessive skin
can lead to discomfort or decreased vision, creating a medical need
for surgery. These procedures involve a local anesthetic. Financing
is available. Call for more information.
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