LASIK for Motorcycle Riding in NY

As we approach the spring motorcycle riding season in NY, LASIK provides a great number of advantages for motorcycle riding. “This is the time of year we start to see many motorcycle riders who are interested in LASIK,” commented Stacey Koch, Refractive Surgery Coordinator at Seeta Eye Centers in Poughkeepsie, Fishkill and Carmel, New York. “Contact lenses and certainly eyeglasses can be a real challenge for motorcycle riders-so many consider LASIK about now. As motorcycle lovers start to think about the spring and summer motorcycle riding season, I try to remind them that eye safety and also dry eyes should top the list of things they think about as part of their readiness checklists along with the condition of their gear and bikes,” Ms. Koch further explained.

It is important to recognize the need for eye protection from the sun, bugs, small rocks and pebbles and especially the wind, which can really contribute to dry eye symptoms. LASIK patients as well as other recreational motorcycle riders sometimes overlook or are just not aware of the potential for eye irritation and motorcycle dry eye caused by the wind, exhaust fumes, pollen and pollution-as well as the summer sun and heat.

At your LASIK consultation the staff will be exploring your lifestyle needs and activities. As a potential LASIK patient we want to take the time necessary so that we can carefully counsel you in order to get the best results and help meet your expectations. Please take the time to tell us about your motorcycle riding interest as well as all of the ways in which you are hoping to benefit from LASIK.

Patients who wish to learn more about LASIK for motorcycle riding in NY should feel free to call Seeta Eye Centers and schedule a free LASIK Consultation by calling 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.

Acne Medication Cause Eye Infections?

Certain acne medications may cause eye problems such as eye infections. What do eye infections and acne medication have to do with each other? Hudson Valley eye surgeon Andreas Wolter, M.D. commented, “Recently, a study on eye infections and acne medication was presented in Archives of Dermatology where researchers collected data on nearly 15,000 teens and young adults taking isotretinoin to treat acne and compared their rates of eye infections to group that had acne but not taking the drugs and to a third group that didn't take the drugs and didn't have acne.” Isotretinoin is also sold under the brand names Roaccutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Myorisan and Sotret. “Within a year of starting the medication, nearly 14 percent of those in the acne medication group developed an eye infection or dry eyes, compared with almost 10 percent in the group that had acne but did not take the medications and about 7 percent in the group that didn't have acne. Compared to the acne-free group, those taking isotretinoin were at 70 percent increased risk of an eye infection over the course of a year,” advised Dr. Wolter.

“The most common problem was conjunctivitis, an inflammation or infection of the membrane lining the eye and eyelids. Other problems included hordeolum or stye which is an inflamed oil gland on the edge of the eyelid, chalazion which is a tender, swollen lump in the eyelid due to a blocked oil gland, blepharitis-an inflammation of the eyelash follicles and dry eyes,” further explained Dr. Wolter.

Dr. Wolter explained, “Isotretinoin treats acne by reducing oil production from the sebaceous glands, among other effects. But isotretinoin also disrupts function of the meibomian glands, or oil glands inside the eyelids. The meibomian glands help keep the eyes lubricated. Less lubrication may mean the eyes are irritated, itching and burning, prompting people to rub them and introduce bacteria. The good news is that most side effects of the drugs can be prevented using artificial tears to keep the eyes lubricated.”

If you or someone you know has a question about acne medication, eye infections or eye problems such as dry eyes, stye, chalazion or blepharitis please feel free to call Seeta Eye Centers and schedule an eye examination by calling 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 Surgeon on Being Too Old for LASIK

NY LASIK Surgeon Satish Modi, M.D. commented on being too old for Bladeless LASIK. “Not that long ago we examined and provided a LASIK consultation for a 68 year old woman who wanted to be less dependent on her eyeglasses for seeing at distance as she was an avid tennis player and just couldn’t tolerate contact lenses. She was concerned about being too old for LASIK,” shared Dr. Modi.

 “After considering her overall health and her eye exam I was comfortable that her eye health, corneal health and tear film were quite good. Also, her retinal health was normal and she had no sign of cataracts. Her vision corrected to 20/20 with a -7.00 D eyeglass correction. She really couldn’t tolerate contact lenses and was a fairly active tennis player and hiker-so we scheduled her for bladeless LASIK,” explained Dr. Modi. “We did however explain that she was going to need to either wear reading glasses or consider having monovision to help with the near vision presbyopia focusing problem that we all have after 40 or so.”

As long as they have a tangible reason for wanting LASIK so that it will improve their lifestyle, people thinking about having Laser Eye Surgery can do so without worrying about being too old for LASIK as long as they have healthy eyes, a health cornea, sufficient tears and are free of cataracts or retinal diseases.

If you are someone you know would like to find out if you are a good candidate for Bladeless LASIK please call Seeta Eye Centers and schedule an Free LAIK consultation by calling 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.

Laser Eye Surgery Anniversary Story

“I am writing this on just about the one year anniversary of my PRK laser eye surgery-with 20/15 vision. At no time in my life has my vision been this good. I had worn glasses on and off since 9th grade. Looking back I probably needed them sooner, because when playing Little League, I had a very difficult time picking up a pitched ball. For a while it wasn't absolutely necessary to wear them and I could get by without them, but I noticed in college that it was becoming more difficult to see without them. I wanted to become a police officer, and my vision was just good enough to pass the eye exam, but then it got worse.

I began wearing soft contact lenses on a daily basis. At first everything was fine. There was the added expense compared to glasses, but I was comfortable in contacts and I did not want to wear glasses while at work. It was very difficult to function with glasses working outside in all kinds of weather, day and night. After being outside in the cold, getting into a warm car or entering a warm building would cause the lenses to fog. In rain, the lenses would become wet and be difficult to see through. Also, there was always the chance that I could lose or break them. Since I was doing a lot of driving and work outside, I needed prescription sunglasses.

For about fifteen years I wore contacts almost exclusively and rarely wore glasses. I then began to notice that my eyes could not tolerate the contact lenses as well as they once were able to. Especially in the winter-time I began to notice that the heater in the car would make my eyes very dry and the contacts were painful. I was continually using re-wetting drops to lubricate the contacts. Sometimes, I would be forced to wear contacts for extended periods of time, which is not healthy and became very uncomfortable. I then decided I would resume wearing glasses and deal with the annoyances. I soon realized that all outdoor activities, such as playing golf, mountain bike riding, and swimming to name a few, were much more difficult to do with glasses. I always had a difficult time picking out a pair of glasses I liked and often felt that I never found the right ones. I wore glasses non-stop for about three or four years, and during that time my eyes became progressively worse and I reached the point where i could not see without my glasses.

At that point my wife suggested that I consider LASIK. I know someone who had the procedure done about fifteen years ago, before lasers were used, and this made me a little nervous. I thought about it and decided to go for a consultation to learn about the process. I was concerned that "something could go wrong" and I would see worse than I did before, or maybe have even more severe complications. I now realize that the procedure is totally safe, as long as you follow the doctor's instructions. After I was told I was a candidate for PRK and this procedure was explained to me, I told the office I needed some time to think about it. I went home and thought about it for a few days. Anyone considering this procedure knows that it is not inexpensive and it is not covered by insurance. I learned the procedure is very safe and the recovery time was minimal, so the expense was my last consideration. I ultimately decided that it would be a good investment, and it would make my life easier having perfect vision. I have always been a little jealous of people who have perfect vision, because no one in my family does. I had the surgery, which was quick and painless. The biggest complication was the fact it was the weekend of the October 2011 snowstorm, and we lost power for several days. Fortunately, we had a place to go and I recovered without any complications, and I was almost back to normal by Monday. I tell everyone I talk to about LASIK that I would pay triple the amount it actually costs to have the life I have now, without glasses or contacts. Several of my colleagues have had Lasik, and they have enjoyed the same success I have had. It is nothing less than amazing medical technology, and I would recommend it to anyone.

Patients who wish to learn more about Laser Eye Surgery, Bladeless LASIK or schedule a Free Bladeless LASIK Consultation should feel free to call Seeta Eye Centers by calling 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.

Astigmatism Lens Implants for Cataracts

Bladeless laser cataract surgery and toric lens implants for the correction of astigmatism offer patients an excellent option for seeing clearly at distance without glasses after their cataracts are removed. NY Cataract Surgeon Satish Modi, M.D. commented on correcting astigmatism after cataract surgery with toric lens implants. “Most cataract patients know from their eye exams or eyeglass prescriptions that they have some amount of astigmatism. However, sometimes they don’t realize that it is important for their cataract surgeon to correct that astigmatism in order to get the best vision after cataract surgery,” explained Dr. Modi.

Astigmatism is a common refractive eye condition that that is most often due to an uneven curvature of the cornea. If the cornea were perfectly shaped, it would have a spherical round even shape, like a basketball. In eyes that have astigmatism, the cornea is typically curved more like an oblong, football-like shape, similar to the shape of the back of a teaspoon. “Depending on the degree and orientation of the unequal curvatures, astigmatism can cause mild or even severe blurry vision,” explained Dr. Modi.

Patients with cataracts and who are in need of cataract surgery have three choices when considering how to correct their astigmatism. First, patients can simply choose to be dependent on wearing eyeglasses after cataract surgery in order to correct astigmatism. Second, if appropriate, some patients may opt to have an additional surgical procedure called Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRI) or third, patients can elect have an astigmatism correcting toric lens implant in which the astigmatism correction is incorporated into the lens prescription just as in eyeglasses. “Toric lens implants are placed in the eye in exactly the same manner as ordinary lens implants at the time of cataract surgery and correct the astigmatism as part of the cataract surgery operation,” further explained Dr. Modi.

If you or someone you know has cataracts or is considering cataract surgery, and has astigmatism please feel free to learn more about astigmatism correction with bladeless laser cataract surgery and toric lens implants by calling Seeta Eye Centers 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.