Best Cataract Surgery Results Require Critical Retina Exam

At Seeta Eye Centers we are always driven to achieve the best possible results for patients having cataractsurgery and lens implants. We are constantly incorporating advanced technology such as laser cataract surgery and specialized lens implants into our procedures-and we routinely utilize advanced technology such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to perform meticulous critical retina examinations before cataract surgery. Sometimes patients want to know why we go to such painstaking extremes.

Retina

We perform a thorough and critical retinal exam in order to carefully correlate the degree of vision loss with the density and position of the cataract. When cataract patients report a decrease in vision, it is important for us to correlate the visual symptoms and visual acuity to the degree of cataract present. If you have a considerable amount of vision loss but only mild cataracts, the actual cause of the vision loss must be identified. In many cases, a careful examination of the retina can reveal underlying pathology such as epiretinal membranes, retinal wrinkling or macular pucker with edema. In fact, some studies report a prevalence of epiretinal membranes in 7% of patients older than 60 years and in 20% of patients aged 75 years or more-the prime demographic for cataract surgery. Before you have cataract surgery with Drs. Modi or Wolter you can expect to have whatever level of examination and testing is required in order to help you get the best results.

If you or someone you know has questions or needs an eye exam for cataracts, laser cataract surgery or lens implants please feel free to call Seeta Eye Centers and schedule an examination by calling 845-454-1025, visiting Seeta Eye Centers or facebook.com/seetaeyecenters.

Seeta Eye Centersis conveniently located at 23 Davis Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603, 969 Main Street, Cecilwood Health Center, Fishkill, New York 12524 and 664 Stoneleigh Avenue, Suite 100, Carmel, New York 10512.

Make Glaucoma Awareness a Priority!

Seeta Eye Centers encourages patients from throughout the Hudson Valley region of NY to make their awareness of glaucoma a priority this January. Prevent Blindness America has designated January as National Glaucoma Awareness Month and we to remind patients and their families about the need for regular eye exams with glaucoma evaluations as the current data suggests almost 3 million people age 40 and older have open-angle glaucoma, which reflects a considerable increase and ongoing trend. Patients should be particularly sensitive to the fact that in African-American and Hispanic populations, glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness and that other risk factors include diabetes, vascular disease, early onset of menopause and especially a family history of glaucoma-particularly among siblings.

The key step in preventing vision loss from glaucoma is early detection, diagnosis and treatment. This is why we want raise awareness about the importance of regular eye examinations to preserve vision especially for our senior aging population since increasing age is also a predisposing risk factor. We strongly recommend that siblings of glaucoma patients be screened each and every year as their risk of developing glaucoma is some 5 times higher than the typical population.

If you or someone you know has questions glaucoma risk factors or needs an eye exam for glaucoma 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 at 23 Davis Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603, Cecilwood Health Center, 969 Main Street, Fishkill, New York 12524 and 664 Stoneleigh Avenue, Suite 100, Carmel, New York 10512 for patients from Westchester County, Rockland County and throughout the Hudson Valley, Dutchess County and Orange County.

Is LASIK Your New Year’s Resolution?

Having LASIK is a very popular New Year’s resolution we hear at Seeta Eye Centers. And for many patients using their Flex Plan is a great way to get LASIK and fulfill a New Year’s resolution! Focusing on self improvement-like eliminating the hassle of eyeglasses and contacts for seeing clearly at distance is a common theme for many people in January and February when they look at how to fulfill their New Year’s resolutions which often include LASIK. If you or a family member has Flex Plan funds to use, this is a good time to make LASIK affordable. Many employers offer Flex Plans-Flexible Spending Accounts or FSA’s. These plans allow you to have money taken out of your paycheck over time to pay for LASIK. What is even more appealing about Flex Plans is that money is withheld in Pre-Tax dollars allowing you to get extra tax savings.

 

You can learn more about LASIK, Flex Plans for LASIK or how we can make LASIK affordable at 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 at 23 Davis Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603, Cecilwood Health Center, 969 Main Street, Fishkill, New York 12524 and 664 Stoneleigh Avenue, Suite 100, Carmel, New York 10512 for patients from Westchester County, Rockland County and throughout the Hudson Valley, Dutchess County and Orange County.