Katzen Eye Group provides a wide range
of eye care services using state of the art technology and
attentive, professional care. Below are just some of our specialized
services: SW
Laser
Vision Correction
LASIK or laser in-situ keratomileusis,
has achieved overwhelming success and has allowed millions
of people to reduce their dependence on glasses or contacts.
For many, freedom to go about their active lifestyles has
made all the difference in the world. For others, they are
happy to just be able to see the alarm clock in the morning.
If you have been considering laser vision correction, now
may be the time to find out if you are a candidate!
Cataracts
A cataract is a loss of transparency,
or clouding, of the normally clear lens of the eye. When
the lens gets cloudy enough to obstruct vision to any significant
degree, glasses or contact lenses may not sharpen your vision
as much as they could before. The time to have the cataract
surgery is when your vision is bad enough that it interferes
with your lifestyle. Cataract surgery is a very successful
operation. One and a half million people have this procedure
every year and (greater than) 95% have a successful result.
Age Related Macular
Degeneration
Age related macular degeneration (AMD)is
one of the most common causes of poor vision after age 60.
Although the specific cause is unknown, AMD seems to be
part of aging. While age is the most significant risk factor
for developing AMD, heredity, blue eyes, high blood pressure,
cardiovascular disease, and smoking have also been identified
as risk factors. Macular Degeneration accounts for 90 percent
of new legal blindness in the US.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a condition in which the optic
nerve, which carries the images we see to the brain, is
damaged. Glaucoma can cause blind spots to develop and eventually,
if untreated, can restrict your peripheral vision. Many
patients are unaware that they have glaucoma, because in
most cases, there are no symptoms. Katzen Eye Group has
recently acquired the GDx nerve fiber analyzer that will
allow our doctors to identify glaucoma and glaucoma suspects
much earlier than ever before possible.
Optical
Services
Katzen Eye Group has an on-site optical
dispensary, Med-Optics. After the comprehensive examination,
you may need to visit the optical store to choose your new
glasses or to pick up contact lenses. For new wearers, our
expert contact lens technicians will teach you the techniques
required for insertion and removal of the lenses, In addition,
Med-Optics offers the latest eyewear fashions and the highest
quality lenses. A wide selection of styles are available
for everyone from children to seniors.
Comprehensive Eye Care
By incorporating ophthalmology, optometry
and opticianry together in one practice, Katzen Eye Group
provides eye care for the entire family. State of the art
equipment such as our EPIC Computerized Vision Testing System
enhances both speed and accuracy in determining your optimum
vision correction, thus allowing more time to discuss your
diagnosis and treatment. In addition, our GDx Nerve Fiber
Analyzer is a highly sensitive instrument that allows early
detection of glaucoma prior to any vision loss. Both the
American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Optometric
Association recommend comprehensive eye examinations on
a regular basis.
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