NY LASIK Surgeon on Astigmatism

NY LASIK Surgeon Satish Modi, M.D., F.R.C.S. (C) clarified some facts about having LASIK, correcting astigmatism and vision correction “LASIK for astigmatism is not only possible-but we use it all the time as an excellent way to correct vision,” said Satish Modi, M.D., F.R.C.S. (C) of Seeta Eye Centers in Poughkeepsie, New York. “Astigmatism is something that is often confusing to patients. Also, in addition to being confused by what astigmatism is, a lot of people are under the incorrect impression that having astigmatism means you can’t have Laser Eye Surgery such as LASIK to correct your vision-this is just not the case”, commented Dr. Modi. 

Here is what you need to know about LASIK and astigmatism. First, astigmatism is one of the common types of refractive problems that cause blurry vision. Common refractive-or eye focus problems-include nearsightedness or myopia, farsightedness or hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia. 

Astigmatism usually results from an unequal curvature of the cornea-the outermost clear dome in the front of the eye-that causes the eye to have two different curvatures and thus two different focal points. This can make images look more blurry at a specific orientation so that things horizontally are blurred or things vertically are blurred, depending on the direction of the astigmatism. Astigmatism can be very annoying visually and can even cause headaches and many visual symptoms apart from the blurriness itself. The visual distortions caused by astigmatism in healthy eyes are correctable with eyeglasses, contact lenses and Laser Vision Correction such as LASIK. 

“Today, as LASIK surgeons, we are able to accurately measure and treat all types of astigmatism. At Seeta Eye Centers I use two lasers for LASIK-the femtosecond laser and the excimer laser-to provide my patients with a custom wavefront optimized bladeless LASIK treatment that provides high degrees of safety, precision and predictability.”, said Dr. Modi. 

If you or someone you know has astigmatism and would like to be less dependent or possibly even free from the hassle of glasses and contact lenses for seeing at distance, schedule an appointment for a free Bladeless LASIK consultation by calling Seeta Eye Centers at 845-454-1025, visiting Seeta Eye Centers or facebook.com/seetaeyecenters.  

Seeta Eye Centers is conveniently located for patients from Westchester County, Rockland County and throughout the Hudson Valley, Dutchess County and Orange County including Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, Middletown, Kingston, New Paltz, Newburgh, Beacon, Bedford, Catskill, Cornwall, Eastchester, Ellenville, Florida, Goshen, Harriman, Harrison, Highland, Highland Falls, Kerhonkson, Mahopac, Monroe, Montgomery, Mount Kisco, New Rochelle, New City, Scarsdale, Saugerties, Spring Valley, Tarrytown, West Point, White Plains, Woodstock, Yorktown Heights and Yonkers, NY.

NY All Laser Cataract Surgery Impressions

Seeta Eye Centers shares the video of patient impressions after having all laser cataract surgery and lens implants with NY Cataract Surgeon Satish Modi, M.D. in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

Vision after Cataract Surgery in NY

Seeta Eye Centers video shares patient review of the change in vision after cataract surgery and lens implants with NY Cataract Surgeon Satish Modi, M.D. in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

NY Surgeon on Cataract & Ovarian Cancer Risk

NY Cataract Surgeon Andreas Wolter, M.D., reviewed research findings and information about cataracts and the risk of ovarian cancer. “There may be a relationship whereby women who develop cataracts are less prone to developing ovarian cancer according to researchers,” noted Dr. Wolter of Seeta Eye Centers in Poughkeepsie, New York. He further explained, “It is widely recognized that the major health benefit of exposure to Ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun is the production of Vitamin D, which is helpful in protection against several human cancers, including ovarian carcinoma. On the other hand, Ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun is a recognized risk factor for cataract development.”

Researchers reporting in the November 2011 publication Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention studied 709 women with primary invasive ovarian carcinoma and 1101 controls to examine the association of Ovarian Carcinoma risk with a history of Cataract. Some interesting findings were that older age, a history of Type 2 Diabetes and skin cancer were significant risk factors for developing a Cataract. Further, a history of Cataract was reported by 14% of cases and 17% of controls and was significantly associated with a reduced Ovarian Carcinoma risk. These findings add indirect evidence to the hypothesis that lifetime Vitamin D exposure may be inversely associated with risk of Ovarian Carcinoma. Additional studies are needed to further investigate the potential behavioral and biological factors that might influence association of cataract with ovarian cancer. 

To learn more about cataracts and ovarian cancer risk or to schedule an appointment for a Cataract and Lens Implant consultation including Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgery, or a Bladeless LASIK consultation call Seeta Eye Centers at 845-454-1025, visit Seeta Eye Centers or facebook.com/seetaeyecenters 

Seeta Eye Centers is conveniently located for patients from Westchester County, Rockland County and throughout the Hudson Valley, Dutchess County and Orange County including Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, Middletown, Kingston, New Paltz, Newburgh, Beacon, Bedford, Catskill, Cornwall, Eastchester, Ellenville, Florida, Goshen, Harriman, Harrison, Highland, Highland Falls, Kerhonkson, Mahopac, Monroe, Montgomery, Mount Kisco, New Rochelle, New City, Scarsdale, Saugerties, Spring Valley, Tarrytown, West Point, White Plains, Woodstock, Yorktown Heights and Yonkers, NY.

Cataract Symptoms, Surgery & Lens Implants in NY

Seeta Eye Centers shares patient video discussing the experience of developing cataracts, cataract symptoms, understanding the need for cataract surgery and lens implants with NY Cataract Surgeon Satish Modi, M.D. in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

NY Laser Cataract Surgery Experience

Seeta Eye Centers shares a video with patient comments and experience after having Laser Cataract Surgery with NY Cataract Surgeon Satish Modi, M.D. in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

Lasers for Cataract Surgery & Vision Correction

New York Eye Surgeon Satish Modi, M.D., F.R.C.S. (C) shared some thoughts about lasers for cataract surgery and vision correction. “In our practice, the use of lasers for eye surgery has, and will continue to be of great value for many patients-especially those with cataracts or the need for vision correction procedures such as LASIK,” commented Dr. Modi of Seeta Eye Centers in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. “For quite some time we have had both the excimer laser as well as the femtosecond laser to help us perform LASIK surgery for our patients who wanted eliminate or reduce their need for glasses or contact lenses. Now, we are using the Alcon® LenSx® Femtosecond Laser to refine cataract removal and lens implants,” further explained Dr. Modi.

Bladeless eye surgery, such as Bladeless LASIK, has given patients an even greater sense of comfort resulting from the enhanced safety, efficacy and predictability of the surgery procedure. Using the femtosecond laser for cataract surgery to offer a Bladeless Cataract Surgery procedure is adding that extra level of comfort for those with cataracts and in need of lens implants.

To learn more or to schedule an appointment for a Cataract and Lens Implant consultation including Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgery, or a Bladeless LASIK consultation call Seeta Eye Centers at 845-454-1025, visit Seeta Eye Centers or facebook.com/seetaeyecenters.

Seeta Eye Centers is conveniently located for patients from Westchester County, Rockland County and throughout the Hudson Valley, Dutchess County and Orange County including Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, Middletown, Kingston, New Paltz, Newburgh, Beacon, Bedford, Catskill, Cornwall, Eastchester, Ellenville, Florida, Goshen, Harriman, Harrison, Highland, Highland Falls, Kerhonkson, Mahopac, Monroe, Montgomery, Mount Kisco, New Rochelle, New City, Scarsdale, Saugerties, Spring Valley, Tarrytown, West Point, White Plains, Woodstock, Yorktown Heights and Yonkers, NY.

Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgery Results & Safety

New York Cataract Surgeon Satish Modi, M.D., F.R.C.S. (C) commented on bladeless laser cataract surgery results and safety. “The results and safety of bladeless laser cataract surgery and lens implants has really had quite an impact on my patients,” remarked Dr. Modi of Seeta Eye Centers in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. “One of the most stressful and difficult situations for the patient and the eye surgeon alike, is performing cataract surgery and lens implantation on a one eyed patient as there is just no room for complications and the results simply have to be on the mark. Having now operated on a number of these patients with the Alcon® LenSx® Femtosecond Laser, I was thrilled at how comforted they were by the purported safety and precision of the laser, but we were all just ecstatic about the clarity of their vision the next day.”

Dr. Modi further explained, “When we remove the cloudy lens material of a cataract through a tiny 2.2 mm incision we must use a high speed ultrasonic probe or what is called a phacoemulsifier. This creates a great deal of heat as it acts as a small “jackhammer”, with fragments moving within the eye. With laser cataract surgery we avoid potential mishaps by using less energy as the femtosecond laser can and does fragment and break apart this hard core or nucleus-this in turn, allows me to remove the now "chopped up and softened" nucleus with less applied energy to the eye, and with less "chatter" from flying material within the eye.”

You may schedule an appointment for a Cataract and Lens Implant consultation including Laser Cataract Surgery by calling Seeta Eye Centers at 845-454-1025, visiting Seeta Eye Centers or facebook.com/seetaeyecenters.

Seeta Eye Centers is conveniently located for patients in need of cataract surgery and lens implants from Westchester County, Rockland County and throughout the Hudson Valley, Dutchess County and Orange County including Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, Middletown, Kingston, New Paltz, Newburgh, Beacon, Bedford, Catskill, Cornwall, Eastchester, Ellenville, Florida, Goshen, Harriman, Harrison, Highland, Highland Falls, Kerhonkson, Mahopac, Monroe, Montgomery, Mount Kisco, New Rochelle, New City, Scarsdale, Saugerties, Spring Valley, Tarrytown, West Point, White Plains, Woodstock, Yorktown Heights and Yonkers, NY.