The Ahmed™ Glaucoma Valve (AGV) uses state of the art technology and innovation in controlling intraocular pressure (IOP), lowering the chance of hypotony, and reducing drug use. The AGV is effective in all types of glaucoma due to its unique valve system. Exhibiting a level of control only a true valve can offer.
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Dr. Steve Sarkisian of the Dean McGee Eye Institute, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City performs glaucoma filtration surgery using the Ex-Press mini glaucoma device and Ologen as a wound modulator.
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Glaucoma Service, APEC, Mexico CIty.
The plasma energy of Fugo blade can ablate surfaces and make tracks.This unique property of plasma is made use of in treating glaucoma in a variety of operations developed my me in past 8 years
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The next video-clip in the series of “The magic of Fugo plasma blade”. The film shows how the Fugo blade simplfies certain difficult surgical steps in glaucoma drainage procedures.
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The Ahmed™ Glaucoma Valve (AGV) uses state of the art technology and innovation in controlling intraocular pressure (IOP), lowering the chance of hypotony, and reducing drug use. The AGV is effective in all types of glaucoma due to its unique valve system. Exhibiting a level of control only a true valve can offer.
Canaloplasty Glaucoma Surgery video series by Dr. David Richardson. Intended for eye surgeons/ glaucoma specialists who want to master canaloplasty. Canaloplasty is a minimally invasive glaucoma treatment. Although technically challenging, Canaloplasty has several advantages over traditional glaucoma treatments/ surgeries, specially in its safety profile. ********** Dr. Richardson is a Harvard-trained glaucoma & canaloplasty surgeon. He is a Medical Director at San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates, Inc. He received his MD from Harvard Medical School, is Board Certified, is licensed in California, and has performed thousands of glaucoma surgeries. To learn more about Glaucoma, Canaloplasty and Cataracts please visit new-glaucoma-treatments.com Connect with other Glaucoma Patients in Facebook www.facebook.com ********** So I do close the flap with 10 0 vicryl. I know others use nylon. I prefer vicryl because one of the things that you can run into with canaloplasty is the possibility of induced astigmatism. Now here I’m using some Mastel needle drivers which are specially coated. And this coating just gives you wonderful grip and great control. In fact, I actually find many times I’ll just use these needle drivers and continue the tying process with them. So generally when I am suturing the superficial flap down, what I’ll do is I’ll suture the apex, and I’ll leave the first suture pretty loose. Because, remember, the eye is hypotenuse right now, and once I do bring the …
I-CareMedicare Services Offers Low Cost Laser vision Treatment to Southern Ireland Clients
(PRWEB) November 4, 2004
Tremendous savings of UP TO 50% can be made on the cost of Laser Vision Correction, Cataract removal, Glaucoma Surgery, or Lens implants by visiting our Private clinics in France.
If you live anywhere in the UK and you are tired of waiting for the NHS to perform your Cataract removal, or Glaucoma treatment then we can help to speed up the process for you. It is now possible to have the operation within one week of contacting us, and what’s more, the cost saving can be up to 50% when compared to the same cost in private clinics in Great Britain.
Laser Vision Correction
One of the main advantages of Laser vision Surgery is that there is very little discomfort involved with the process. Most patients have both eye’s treated the same day. The day of your procedure your vision will seem out of focus. Generally, sharp visual acuity is achieved after a good night’s sleep. Most patients return to their normal activities within the first couple of days after the procedure without the need for spectacles.
For Patients with more than 6 sph diopters of myopia (near sighted) and for hyperopic (long sighted) patients, it may take a little longer for them to achieve sharp vision.
Like most major purchases, it is possible to pay too much for Laser Surgery. Laser Surgery should be a carefully considered decision, since this procedure will determine how well you see for the rest of your life. Laser Vision will correct the vision almost immediately and the general aim is to achieve best distance vision without the need for spectacles. If you are over the age of 45 you may still need to wear reading glasses due to the normal ageing effects of presbyopia which can not be cured as this is a normal condition associated with ageing of the muscles which control the focusing ability of the eye.
Cataract Surgery
This procedure can be carried out at our registered clinics in Calais France. Whenever possible, we aim for the operation to be carried out on the same day as the initial consultation, followed by an overnight stay at the Clinic for observation purposes. For convenience these operations can be carried out over a weekend if required. As our cost for this Procedure is much lower in France, it is possible to offer our services at much lower rates than those normally found in Great Britain, and in many cases are very competative with rates found elsewhere in Europe.
Glaucoma Treatment and Operations
These procedures can be carried out at our registered clinics in Calais France. Due to the nature of Glaucoma, each case is independently assessed by our Surgeons who will then advise you on the most appropriate treatment or operation.
Corrective Lens Implants
For those whose prescription is outside the normal treatment range of Laser Vision Correction, then intraocular lens implants are an option which is available. Implanted lenses can be used for the correction of more severe levels of short sight, long sight and astigmatism. Implants are a tiny lens which is placed inside the eye in a manner similar to that used for cataract patients. The lens is inserted through a small incision in the side of the cornea and sits in front of the eye’s natural lens, just behind the cornea. The benefits of this method are that the treatment is pain free as it is conducted under a general anesthetic, and also the visual recovery is fast with very good visual acuity results and the success rate is very good.
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Subscleral trabeculectomy with mitomycin C
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The Ahmed™ Glaucoma Valve (AGV) uses state of the art technology and innovation in controlling intraocular pressure (IOP), lowering the chance of hypotony, and reducing drug use. The AGV is effective in all types of glaucoma due to its unique valve system. Exhibiting a level of control only a true valve can offer
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West Philadelphia Eye Associates to Utilize Retasure Services
Wake Forest, NC (PRWEB) April 9, 2008
Digital Healthcare, a Wake Forest, NC company specializing in sight-saving retinal risk assessment, announced today that West Philadelphia Eye Associates has selected Retasure to provide retinal imaging risk assessment and will also serve as a Retasure reading center.
West Philadelphia Eye Associates is a multi-cultural community based ophthalmic practice located in Philadelphia, PA. The practice providers are partnering with area primary care facilities to provide Retasure assessments within the individual practices. The West Philadelphia Eye physicians will grade the assessments for these patients as well as for other regional Retasure practices.
“West Philadelphia Eye is our first Retasure client to provide both the patient assessments and the reading,” said Scott Sanner, Senior Vice President, North American Operations of Digital Healthcare. “They are an innovative organization that understands the need to make retinal imaging risk assessments widely available for patients. I am sure they will be highly successful offering Retasure services to the primary care patients within their community.”
“Diabetics have a high risk for diabetic retinopathy and blindness and early assessment is critical for sight preservation,” said Angelo Jones, the founder of West Philadelphia Eye Associates. “Often patients fail to schedule regular eye exams but Retasure will make it easy for us to provide this very simple assessment while patients are in their primary care doctor’s office. We believe it will make a difference to total patient health in our community.”
The FDA-approved and HEDIS compliant Retasure program provides a simple, affordable, and non-invasive solution that allows physicians to capture their patients’ retinal images during a three to five minute procedure without eye dilation. Images are transmitted over a secure, HIPAA compliant network to an accredited reading center. A state-licensed and board certified ophthalmologist reviews the images and results are returned to the original physician within 72 hours. The simplicity of the assessment process is unique in the market and addresses a previously un-met need for one of the nation’s largest public health issues.
There are an estimated 21 million diabetic patients in the US, but only about half have any retinal assessments, despite a high risk of diabetic retinopathy. The National Eye Institute indicates diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness among working age American adults. More than a million patients worldwide have received a retinal risk assessment using Digital Healthcare software.
About Digital Healthcare
Digital Healthcare is the global leader in retinal risk assessment. They are the world’s leading provider of care management programs for diabetic retinopathy. Their award-winning MS-HUG technology is used by
leading hospitals and research centers including University Hospitals Case Medical Center at Case Western Reserve University, The Wilmer Eye Institute at The Johns Hopkins University and the United States Military. Digital Healthcare’s Retasure solution offers several advantages for primary care and endocrinologist physicians and their patients: It can be operated by non-clinicians; it is non-invasive and requires no dilation; it obtains exceptionally high-quality digital images of the retina using a simple-to-operate fundus camera; it returns results quickly to the ordering physicians; and it encourages patient compliance for retinal evaluation and comprehensive eye examinations. For more information, visit http://www.retasure.com.
About West Philadelphia Eye Associates
West Philadelphia Eye Associates provides treatment for ocular disease as well as routine eyeglass and contact lens evaluations. The West Philadelphia Eye professionals perform cataract and glaucoma surgeries, as well as laser treatment for diabetic, hypertensive and glaucoma patients. The office is located in Mercy Philadelphia Hospital. For additional information, please call (215) 748-0185.
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Eye Institute of Marin’s Dr. Kathryn Najafi-Tagol Named “Best of the Bay”
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (PRWEB) September 15, 2008
“This recognition is truly an honor for me and the Eye Institute of Marin,” Dr. Najafi said. “We strive to provide the highest quality of care in a setting that offers the most advanced technologies and treatments available today. This award is particularly meaningful because our patients are clearly pleased with the care they receive.”
A longtime Marin County resident, Dr. Najafi founded the Eye Institute of Marin in San Rafael in 2004 because she saw the need for a state-of-the art eye care center in the community. Dr. Najafi wanted to establish a private, solo practice where she could provide the highest level of care and personal attention, and offer her patients the latest technologies for detecting and treating eye conditions and diseases. At the Eye Institute of Marin, Dr. Najafi provides the latest in cataract and glaucoma surgeries and treatments including, LASIK, ReSTOR® multifocal Intra Ocular Lens (IOL), accommodating Crystalens®, and Micropulse Diode Laser Trabeculoplasty.
“The rapid advancements in the field of ophthalmology over the past 10 years have been truly amazing,” Dr. Najafi said. “Patients who once suffered chronic poor vision as a result of conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma are now able to choose from a variety of treatment options for improving their eyesight, thanks to new technologies and treatments. I have had the privilege of treating many patients with glaucoma and nothing is more gratifying than knowing that the early treatment and detection we have provided them has saved their eyesight.”
The aging Baby Boomer generation is expected to create greater demands for eye care in the next 20 years. Age-related eye diseases including cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration are expected to dramatically increase from 28 million to 43 million by 2020, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. By age 65, 1 in 3 Americans suffers from some form of vision-impairing eye disease and many do not know it.
Dr. Najafi is a board certified ophthalmologist and the only fellowship trained glaucoma surgeon in Marin County. She practices at Marin General Hospital, Novato Community Hospital and at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, where she also is a faculty member. Prior to founding the Eye Institute of Marin, Dr. Najafi was a member and partner of the Solano Regional Medical Group and the Solano Regional Medical Foundation. She also is a founding member of the scientific advisory board of NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMEX & TSX: NBY), where she has been instrumental in the development of an investigational treatment for eye infection.
Dr. Najafi completed her clinical fellowship at the prestigious Doheny Eye Institute at the University of Southern California. She earned her medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and completed her ophthalmology residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.
About The Eye Institute of Marin
The Eye Institute of Marin is a solo practice, fully comprehensive eye care center in San Rafael, California run by Dr. Kathryn Najafi-Tagol. The practice provides the most advanced surgical and medical services, including LASIK, ReSTOR® multifocal Intra Ocular Lens (IOL), accommodating Crystalens®, and Micropulse Diode Laser Trabeculoplasty. The Eye Institute of Marin’s staff members are highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who are dedicated to patient education and strive to provide the highest quality care using the most modern, state-of-the-art technology available. For more information, please visit http://www.eyeinstituteofmarin.com.
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