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Happy Birthday Cataract IOL!

According to the Cataract Outsourcing Blog, yesterday was the 57th anniversary of the first IntraOcular Lens (IOL) implanted in the United States after cataract surgery:

"…a patient in Philadelphia received the first plastic lens for use after cataract surgery. The lens was made of Plexiglas, of a kind called polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). British surgeon Harold Ridley […]

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By |March 20th, 2009|Cataract surgery, EyeCare Topics, Refractive Lens Surgery|0 Comments
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Olympic Bobsled Hopeful Erin Pac Has LASIK at EyeCare 20/20

Olympic hopeful, Erin Pac, recently made the trip down to New Jersey to have LASIK at EyeCare 20/20.  Erin began bobsled as a brakeman in 2002, joining the World Cup
team to push for drivers Bakken, Rohbock, and Sprung.  In January 2005,
Pac was recognized along with the U.S. Women’s Bobsled Team as the USOC
Team of the […]

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 17th, 2009|LASIK, LASIK for the Gold!, Patient Acknowledgement Letters, Team EyeCare 20/20|0 Comments
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NHL Referee Paul Stewart Joins Team LASIK the Refs

As I mentioned  yesterday, Paul Stewart was the first ref to take advantage of EyeCare 20/20 “LASIK the Refs!” program.  One
of the most successful and respected individuals in hockey, Paul
Stewart has done it all.  Player, Referee, and now Coach as he is the
ECAC Director of Officiating.  Paul Stewart may be the only person to
ever make […]

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 13th, 2009|Free LASIK, LASIK, LASIK the Refs!, Video Testimonials|0 Comments
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Video Testimonial: NHL Ref Paul Steward Shares His Pre-Op Thoughts About LASIK

As I mentioned earlier today, Paul Stewart is the first ref to take advantage of EyeCare 20/20’s “LASIK the Refs!” program.  Here Paul briefly discusses why he has decided to undergo LASIK.

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|Free LASIK, LASIK the Refs!, Video Testimonials|0 Comments
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Paul Stewart 1st to Get Free LASIK Thru “LASIK the Refs!” Offer

Back in September, Ed Hochuli blew a call that cost the San Diego Chargers the game.  At the time, I offered Hochuli a chance to make his job easier, free LASIK surgery.  He has yet to accept the offer! 
In October, I lamented about the rash of bad calls plaguing the World Series.  At this point […]

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|EyeCare 20/20 In the News, Free LASIK, LASIK, LASIK the Refs!|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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The Facts About Pink Eye

Lately, a number of friends and acquaintances, as well as their children, have been exposed to or have been diagnosed with conjunctivitis, also known as “pink eye”.
Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva, or the outermost layer of the eye and the inner eyelids. Conjunctivitis can occur in adults, as well as young children. A pink […]

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 10th, 2009|EyeCare Topics|0 Comments
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Education: The Key to Drug Compliance

I read an interesting article in this week’s Ophthalmology Times.
A recent study by Dr. David Freidman of the Wilmer Eye Institute found that a group of 66 glaucoma patients only took their once a day drop 75% of the time.  These patients were than split into 2 groups, a control group and a intervention group.
The […]

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 8th, 2009|EyeCare Topics|0 Comments
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Dr. Silverman Named New Jersey’s ‘Top Eye Doc’

Download HospNewsIn the October, 2008 issue of Hospital Newspaper-NJ, Dr. Silverman was named as the only ophthalmologist in the New Jersey Top Doc List.  Dr. Silverman has also been named in Castle & Connolly's Top Doctors in the Metro New York Area every year since 1997.  He has been named as a Top LASIK and Refractive […]

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 4th, 2009|EyeCare 20/20 In the News, LASIK|0 Comments
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Marlene Marino’s LASIK Video Testimonial

Marlene Marino is an optician at EyeCare 20/20.  She had LASIK several years ago, and discusses her results.

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 3rd, 2009|LASIK, Video Testimonials|0 Comments
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The website of EyeCare 20/20 will be moving to ocli.net on March 15th, 2021. You will still be able to find us using our website URL eyecare2020.com or by visiting ocli.net. We are excited about the website integration with OCLI Vision and can ensure there will be no disruption to your care or service during the transition.

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.