Showing posts with label surgeons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label surgeons. Show all posts
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Massachusetts Eye Surgeons on Glaucoma Cataracts
Massachusetts Eye Surgeons on Glaucoma Cataracts
Cataract patients with glaucoma have the option of a new treatment option at D’Ambrosio Eye Care. Massachusetts eye surgeon Francis D’Ambrosio, Jr., M.D. shared some thoughts about the iStent® Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent as a treatment option to reduce eye pressure for cataract patients with glaucoma. “We started using iStent® to better help cataract patients with glaucoma. It’s really meaningful as we believe patients will need to use fewer eye drops for their glaucoma treatment and we are hopeful that they might not need to use prescription eye drops at all,” explained Dr. D’Ambrosio Jr.
The iStent® is FDA-approved for use in conjunction with cataract surgery to reduce eye pressure in adult patients with mild-to moderate open-angle glaucoma currently being treated with glaucoma medicine. In clinical trials, iStent® has been shown to safely reduce eye pressure, which is the primary cause of open-angle glaucoma.
“What we know-and frankly what concerns us, is that 90% of glaucoma patients do not follow the instructions for using their glaucoma eye drops and some 50% actually discontinue taking their medication after 6 months. This is a real problem as when the eye pressure is not well controlled it increases the risk of permanent irreversible vision loss,” further emphasized Dr. D’Ambrosio Jr. “That’s why I brought iStent® into our practice-it’s an important advancement in preserving eye health and vision.”
Massachusetts Glaucoma Specialist Bin Wu, M.D. of D’Ambrosio Eye Care added, “As an eye surgeon who is a glaucoma specialist and performs cataract surgery, what I am impressed with is the very tiny-microscopic-size of the iStent®. This allows me to implant it without adding too much time during cataract surgery and without my patients even being aware of it in the eye. In addition-if we can help patients use less eye drops or none at all, this lowers the cost of their ongoing glaucoma care which is very important.”
If you or someone you know suffers from cataracts or glaucoma and wishes to learn more or schedule an eye examination at D’Ambrosio Eye Care please call us at 800-325-3937, visit D’Ambrosio Eye Care or facebook.com/dambrosioeyecare
DAmbrosio Eye Care is a leading eye care practice serving the greater Boston and central Massachusetts area including providing general and glaucoma care in Athol, Acton, Berlin, Bolton, Boylston, Boxborough, Chelmsford, Clinton, Concord, Fitchburg, Gardner, Greenfield, Groton, Harvard, Hudson, Lancaster, Leominster, Lexington, Littleton, Lowell, Lunenburg, Marlborough, Milford, Shelburne Falls, Shirley, Sterling, Stow, Sudbury, Templeton, Westminster, Westborough, Winchendon and Worcester, Massachusetts.
Staffed by a team of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants (IOL), laser vision correction such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma as well as contact lenses, eyeglasses, eyewear and optical services.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Finding the Best Cataract Surgeons in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Cataract Surgeons in Massachusetts
To find the best cataract surgeons requires a little bit of work and investigation but is always worth it. Finding an eye surgeon who is a cataract specialist can help you to be confident that you are getting the most current information, thoughts and techniques to deal with your cataracts.
Ask People You Trust for a recommendation. Ask your friends, co-workers and family-but most importantly ask you primary care physician who they would go to or who they would send a parent to for cataract surgery.
Don’t Limit Yourself to Insurance Lists. Just because a cataract surgeon is “in network” isn’t a reason to use them if you are able to identify a top cataract surgeon you wish to go to who isn’t listed. Paying a slightly higher co-pay or deductible may be very worthwhile to get the cataract surgeon of your choice. If the best cataract surgeon in your area happens to be in the insurance list then you are all set.
Use the Power of the Internet. Take a minute to search “cataract surgeons in (insert your town/city/state)” or “best cataract surgeon in (insert your town/city/state)”. This will at least give you a starting place to begin creating a list of eye surgeons to investigate further.
Visit the Cataract Surgeon’s Web Site. Once you have compiled a list, visit their web sites and get a feel for their practice culture and philosophy. While a web site by itself can’t tell you much about surgical skills, it can tell you about how well he or she presents information and explains detail to patients. This is important in how comfortable you may feel in that practice.
Schedule a Consultation and Meet the Cataract Surgeon. The only sure fire way to find out if you are comfortable and get a sense of trust from a cataract surgeon is to schedule a consultation and meet the surgeon personally. They should be able to clearly explain your eye health and vision as well as the cataract procedure and answer any questions you have in understandable language and terms. Whether or not you find the right cataract surgeon right off the bat it is never inappropriate to………
Get a Second Opinion. Making a decision about eye surgery is a big deal. Getting to a place where you feel confident, relaxed and comfortable is important.
If you or someone you know has a cataract or wish to learn more about cataract surgery, please call D’Ambrosio Eye Care at 800-325-3937. You may also request an appointment at facebook.com/dambrosioeyecare.
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Monday, September 19, 2016
Boston Surgeons on Cataracts Lens Implants Glasses
Boston Surgeons on Cataracts Lens Implants Glasses
Boston Cataract Surgeon Francis D’Ambrosio, Jr., M.D., commented on the possibility of not needing glasses after cataract surgery with advanced lens implants. “As more and more patients approach the age of the development of cataracts they are asking many questions about cataract surgery, lens implants and the need-or not-for eyeglasses after cataract surgery. These questions are really pretty relevant as over the past 5 years, patient expectations and technology have driven a convergence of the goals cataract surgery and refractive surgery,” explained Dr. D’Ambrosio Jr.
Traditionally, the goal of cataract surgery was to remove the cloudy crystalline lens and replace it with an intraocular lens implant (IOL) of equivalent optical power so as to achieve “emmetropia” thus allowing patients to have good distance vision. The goal of refractive surgery is to help patients decrease or possibly even eliminate their dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses. Today, a rapidly growing cataract patient population wants to achieve both the benefits of cataract surgery and refractive surgery in one combined procedure.
In order to meet patient expectations of being “glasses free” and help patients achieve their personal vision correction and lifestyle goals, it is necessary for us to first carefully select the type and design of lens implant as well as to accurately calculate the IOL power. The types and designs of lens implants that we work with include the following:
Monofocal Lens Implants
Monofocal lens implants are the most basic type of Lens Implant used to correct vision after removal of the crystalline lens. A monofocal lens implant can provide very good vision after cataract surgery-but only at one set distance-usually for seeing things at a distance such as for driving or going to the movies. A monofocal lens implant does not correct intermediate or arm’s length vision for doing things like playing cards and seeing the golf ball on the tee, or even seeing computer screens clearly. Monofocal lens implants do not correct near vision for doing things up close like seeing medicine bottles, reading, or keeping your golf score, as these tasks require the correction of presbyopia.
Toric Lens Implants
Toric lens implants correct astigmatism. For patients who have significant amounts of astigmatism prior to cataract surgery, and who do not wish to wear eyeglasses to see clearly at a distance, choosing a toric lens implant can help them be independent of glasses for tasks such as driving that require clear distance vision. Toric lens implants do not correct presbyopia, so that most patients still require reading glasses or bifocals to be able to comfortably perform near vision tasks such as reading and intermediate vision tasks such as computer work.
Near Vision Presbyopia Correcting Lens Implants
Near vision presbyopia correcting lens implants provide vision correction at the full range of distances-far or distance vision, arm’s length or intermediate vision and up close near vision. Depending on the specific vision requirements of the patient, there are several types of presbyopia correcting multifocal and accommodating lens implants that can be used including the Tecnis™ Multifocal Lens Implant, the Crystalens® Accommodating Lens Implant and the AcrySof®ReSTOR® Multifocal Lens Implant. Each of these works in a different way to help the patient achieve their vision correction goals of being able to see at a variety of distances without being dependent on eyeglasses or reading glasses. Patients choosing to have a presbyopia correcting lens implant will likely find that they can drive, watch television, play golf and keep score, read a menu, play cards or do crafts-without the need for glasses. Patients choosing a multifocal or accommodating lens implant typically experience a greater overall freedom from glasses, allowing them to participate in most everyday activities without the dependence on, or hassle of glasses.
“As cataract and refractive surgeons, we routinely work to realistically shape patient expectations and then constantly strive to provide the medical, surgical and optical care necessary help patients meet or exceed them” commented cataract and refractive surgeon JoAnn C. Chang, M.D. “When patients ask us, “Do I have to wear glasses after my cataract surgery?”, we make sure to help them understand that we can offer them the possibility of a lifestyle that minimizes or possibly eliminates their need for glasses through careful lens implant counseling”, said Dr. Chang. “For many patients, being able to essentially live “glasses free” adds a level of convenience and comfort to their everyday lives.”
If you or someone you know has questions about cataracts, cataract surgery or lens implants (IOL) please free to call and schedule an appointment at D’Ambrosio Eye Care by calling us at 800-325-3937, visiting D’Ambrosio Eye Care or facebook.com/dambrosioeyecare.
Staffed by a team of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants (IOL), laser vision correction such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma as well as contact lenses, eyeglasses, eyewear and optical services.
DAmbrosio Eye Care is a leading eye and LASIK care practice serving the greater Boston and central Massachusetts area including Acton, Athol, Berlin, Bolton, Boylston, Boxborough, Chelmsford, Clinton, Concord, Fitchburg, Gardner, Greenfield, Groton, Harvard, Hudson, Lancaster, Leominster, Lexington, Littleton, Lowell, Lunenburg, Marlborough, Milford, Shelburne Falls, Shirley, Sterling, Stow, Sudbury, Templeton, Westminster, Westborough, Winchendon and Worcester, Massachusetts.
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Sunday, September 11, 2016
New Athol Eye Doctors Specialists Surgeons
New Athol Eye Doctors Specialists Surgeons
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D’Ambrosio Eye Care is pleased to announce that there will be new eye doctors, eye specialists and eye surgeons in Athol as they announce the opening of their new Athol eye care office located at 413 Main Street in Athol, Massachusetts. “We are thrilled to be able to bring the full scope of general, medical, surgical and laser eye care to Athol patients. Whether patients need routine eye exams for glasses and contact lenses, evaluation for LASIK, exams for cataracts, cataract surgery & lens implants, exams and treatment of glaucoma or diagnosis and treatment of retina problems such as diabetic eye disease or age related macular degeneration-we can provide it for them,” stated Francis A. D’Ambrosio, Jr., M.D., Medical Director of D’Ambrosio Eye Care. “Our team of Athol eye doctors includes Ophthalmologists and Optometrists who are eye specialists. Many of our fellowship trained eye surgeons will be readily available to take care of patients in the Athol community. Our registered Opticians offer fitting and selection of eyeglasses, eyewear and complete optical services,” Dr. D’Ambrosio emphasized.
D’Ambrosio Eye Care in Athol is available for patent appointments Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 AM-7:30 PM at 413 Main Street in Athol, Massachusetts by calling 978-249-4209.
DAmbrosio Eye Care is a leading eye care practice serving central Massachusetts with offices in Athol, Lancaster, Gardner and Acton. We are conveniently located for patients from Acton, Athol, Berlin, Bolton, Boylston, Boxborough, Chelmsford, Clinton, Concord, Fitchburg, Gardner, Greenfield, Groton, Harvard, Hudson, Lancaster, Leominster, Lexington, Littleton, Lowell, Lunenburg, Marlborough, Milford, Orange, Shelburne Falls, Shirley, Sterling, Stow, Sudbury, Templeton, Westminster, Westborough, Winchendon and Worcester, Massachusetts.
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