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Dr. Silverman and the EyeCare 20/20 team are one of the few ophthalmologists in the nation offering state-of-the-art HD Cataract Surgery using TWO femtosecond lasers, the Catalys Precision Laser System and LenSx Laser

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Had LASIK, Have Cataracts…Now what??

I have been performing LASIK since its inception back in 1996.  Hard to believe its been 14 years.  What I am now seeing on an ever increasing basis is patients who have had LASIK in the past complaining of a deterioration in their vision.  Many of these patients come in assuming that their LASIK is […]

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 |February 4th, 2010|Cataract surgery, In the Journals, LASIK|0 Comments
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New Year’s Resolution: Lose the Bifocals and ReSTOR Your Vision!

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 difficult for the eye to focus on close objects.
Presbyopia is part of the normal aging process, typically affecting
adults at about 40 years of age. Reading glasses and bifocals are used
to […]

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 |January 4th, 2010|Cataract surgery, Cutting Edge, Patient Experiences, Refractive Lens Surgery, Video Testimonials|0 Comments
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Unemployment and Healthcare Insurance: Imperfect Together!

Since announcing The Vision Harvest 2009 free cataract surgery program, I have seen several patients in need of cataract surgery with no means to pay for it.  I am very much looking forward to providing free cataract surgery the day before Thanksgiving on these patients in need.I saw a patient in the office today interested […]

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 |November 10th, 2009|Cataract surgery, Community, Patient Experiences, Video Testimonials, Vision Harvest|0 Comments
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VISION HARVEST 2009: Free Cataract Surgery Offered For Those Patients Who Are Uninsured And In Need Of Treatment

Here is a copy of a press release that went out today announcing Vision Harvest 2009.  Several of the surgeons at my surgical center and I have decided to provide free cataract surgery to patients without insurance and unable to pay for the procedure.  The date of this event will be the day before Thanksgiving, […]

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 |October 20th, 2009|Cataract surgery, Community, EyeCare 20/20 In the News, Press releases, Vision Harvest|0 Comments
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Throw Away Your Bifocals With ReStor IOLs!

Joan Gellis has been wearing bifocal glasses and monovision contact lenses for the past few years.  When Joan developed cataracts, she learned that there was a possibility of eliminating both, with the implantation of the ReSTOR IOL at the time of her cataract surgery.With the help of this multifocal implant, Joan is now able to […]

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 |July 29th, 2009|Cataract surgery, Patient Experiences, Refractive Lens Surgery, Video Testimonials|0 Comments
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FDA Approves Aspheric AcrySof IQ toric IOL

Alcon Labs has recently announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Alcon’s Aspheric AcrySof IQ Toric IOL for use in cataract surgery patients with astigmatism. The new AcrySof Toric Lens has an enhanced Aspheric Optic for improved image quality, increased contrast sensitivity and quality distance vision without spectacle correction.

The first AcrySof® Toric […]

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 |March 12th, 2009|Cataract surgery, Cutting Edge, Refractive Lens Surgery|3 Comments
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My Dad’s ReSTOR Vision Video Testimonial

Will Silverman is my Dad.  He is a very active 78 year old, still working, playing golf and gin. He is now able to do something most of his contemporaries cannot, see well without glasses, both near and far! I did LASIK surgery on him over 10 years ago. He had excellent distance vision.  The past […]

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 |January 13th, 2009|Cataract surgery, Refractive Lens Surgery, Video Testimonials|0 Comments
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A New Year, A New You

Your eyes are the window to the world and keeping them healthy is important. So as you make your New Year’s resolutions this year, consider these helpful hints to ensure you continue seeing clearly.

QUIT SMOKING… Smokers are twice as likely as non-smokers to lose their sight in later life from Advanced Macular Degeneration, the leading […]

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 19th, 2008|Seasonal eye care tips|0 Comments
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New Online Patient Resource for Cataract Patients Announced

Alcon is the world wide manufacturing leader of ophthalmic equipment, pharmaceuticals, and devices.  Alcon makes everything from the equipment I use in cataract surgery, the IOLs I implant during cataract surgery including the Restor and Toric lenses, the Wavelight laser I use for LASIK surgery, to the drops I prescribe for anything from allergic conjunctivitis to […]

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 |November 10th, 2008|Cataract surgery, Current Affairs, Press releases|0 Comments
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About OCLI Vision

The practices of OCLI Vision offer eye care services at locations throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania and specialize in primary vision care, LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma, diabetic eye care, and other services for patients in the Northeast.