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Video Testimonials

LASIK for the Gold: US Olympic Training Center Visit Very Impressive

I just returned form a biking trip with some friends to the San Diego area.  While we were there I had a chance to visit the US Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista.  LASIK for the Gold member, Arielle Martin was kind enough to show us around the facility!  It was quite impressive.

Arielle is training […]

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Is This the Year You Will Lose the Bifocals?

 

One of the first signs of mortality?  That first time we have difficulty seeing up close and realize “our arms are getting too short.”  And it’s cause?  Presbyopia.  Presbyopia is caused when the eye’s lens, normally soft and flexible, hardens with age and results in blurred reading vision. The hardening of the lens makes it […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

The Best Cataract Surgery in NYC? Right Here in NJ!!

 

I could never understand why so many patients flock to Manhattan, to a “Park Avenue” doctor for their cataract surgery..  In my mind, we provide the latest, and best surgery right here at EyeCare 20/20.  We do more, have better results, and do it in an environment which is much more pleasant for our patients!  […]

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LASIK for the Gold: USA Fencer’s Ibtihaj Muhammad

 

 

LASIK for the Gold member, Ibtihaj Muhammad was in the office yesterday for her 1 month visit following LASEK. Ibti, who is currently ranked 2 in USA Sabre has her eyes set on the 2012 London Olympics. According to USA Fencing:
Ibtihaj Muhammad is training for the 2012 Olympic Games in London where she could become […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

Lose the Bifocals: Longest Drive Champion Art Sellinger’s Story

Art Sellinger is a two time Champion Longest Drive winner and a PGA professional out of Dallas, Texas. He is the author of “Drive My Way”. A friend gave him my name and he called me several months ago. Art hated wearing glasses to see up close and for distance, and he wanted to know […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |December 15th, 2011|Refractive Lens Surgery, Video Testimonials|1 Comment

Bye Bye Bifocals!

 

I get this all the time, a 40 something patient coming into the office asking about LASIK to correct their bifocal problem.  These patients have gone their whole life without the need for glasses.  Than in the early 40’s reading became difficult, cheaters helped.  As time went by, distance became a blur, and bifocals were […]

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Vision Harvest 2011: Richard’s Dilema

We are in full swing for this year’s Vision Harvest 2011 free cataract day.  Over 30 patients are already scheduled for their surgery on Friday, October 28 at River Drive Surgery Center.

I had the pleasure of meeting Richard this week in the office.  Richard is 52 years old, legally blind from dense cataracts, unemployed, and […]

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Glasses Limitation Removed from License. Happy Birthday Nancy!

Nancy was in the office last week. It happened to be her birthday and she needed to have the glasses restriction removed from the new license she was going to get. You see Nancy has worn glasses her whole life. She had a large amount of farsightedness and astigmatism, over +8 diopters […]

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Give the Best Anniversary Gift Ever: No More Bifocals!

Judy Schwartz celebrated her 45th wedding anniversary this year. So what gift did she get? A diamond? No. A nice vacation? No. According to Judy, she got the best gift ever, Freedom! You see, Judy is no longer wearing bifocals to see. She is now able to read, work on the computer, watch TV, and […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

Achieving 20/20 Vision by Piggybacking Toric & Spherical IOLs

Christine was in my office today 1 week after her cataract surgery on her second eye.  She is already seeing 20/20 without glasses!  What makes this story unique is that she was an extremely nearsighted and astigmatic patient with cataracts.  Before surgery she had a correction of -18 myopia and -2 of astigmatism.  Her best […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.