My Hudson Valley LASIK Story

“My experience and LASIK story with Dr. Modi’s office in the Hudson Valley was positive beyond my highest expectations.  Frustrated with glasses since 6th grade, I watched with great interest as lasik surgery gained acceptance. Anxious about the risks, I seriously considered making the trek to NYC in search of the most competent LASIK surgeon. A medical professional myself, the success stories I heard from Dr. Modi’s patients led me to set up a consultation.  From that first meeting with Stacey, my confidence in Dr. Modi’s office was affirmed.  Stacey patiently educated me and my wife and removed all our fears.  The procedure itself was amazingly quick and painless. On the way home (though advised not to), I already noticed I could see better than ever. The recovery time was a blink and, as promised, I was back to work Monday. The follow up was thorough and, ten years later, my only disappointment is that I didn’t get the surgery even sooner.  The Hudson Valley is fortunate to have a surgeon with Dr. Modi’s talent. He is the best of the best.”

Patients who wish to learn more about 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.

Glaucoma Risk & Erectile Dysfunction

New York Ophthalmologist Andreas Wolter, M.D. of Seeta Eye Centers in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. counseled on the risk of glaucoma and erectile dysfunction (ED). “While they might seem unrelated, it is actually important that male patients coming to us for eye exams be sure to share everything in their medical history, as men with erectile dysfunction (ED) have a nearly 3-fold greater risk for also having Open-Angle Glaucoma (OAG) than men with normal erectile function”, stressed  Dr. Wolter.

According to a recent publication in the January 2012 journal Ophthalmology, there may well be a common mechanism based on metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance that leads to chronic inflammation of the lining of blood vessels throughout the body-a known contributor to both ED and OAG. “Sometimes when we ask patients to tell us about all of the medical conditions they suffer from or tell us about all of the medications they take, they selectively omit those that might be a little sensitive-such as around the area of erectile dysfunction”, noted Dr. Wolter.

If you or someone you know needs an eye examination or has questions about erectile dysfunction and glaucoma risk, 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 LASIK Surgeon on Dry Eyes

NY LASIK Surgeon Satish Modi, M.D. commented on LASIK and dry eyes. “By far the most common side effect of LASIK is dry eyes. In fact, it is pretty much expected and pretty normal for all LASIK patients to have some degree of temporary dry eye symptoms after their treatment. The critical thing to know is that the dry eye symptoms should be temporary,” relayed Dr. Modi.

Here is what you should know about LASIK and dry eyes. LASIK is corneal surgery. ANY time we do corneal surgery we typically sever some corneal nerves and we often temporarily disturb the delicate cells on the surface of the eye. By the way, during cataract surgery and any other eye surgery procedures that involve the cornea we do the exact same things. These corneal nerves connect to the Lacrimal Gland which is responsible for producing tears. When the nerves are temporarily interrupted there is a decrease in the amount of tears that are produced-making your eyes feel dry and gritty. To make you more comfortable during the time it takes for the corneal nerves to heal and regenerate we may do one of more of the following for you:

Prescribe Artificial Tear Eye Drops

Insert Tiny Tear Duct Plugs

Prescribe Restasis® Eye Drops

Prescribe Dietary Supplements with Omega-3 Oils

Each of the above acts to either retain the tears that you have, supplement the tears that are lacking or help you produce more of your own tears so that you will be most comfortable and heal properly. Each person will regenerate the fine corneal nerves at a DIFFERENT RATE and thus will need to use one or more of the above tear helpers for different amounts of time. A very important consideration is how healthy your tear film was BEFORE your surgery. A critical part of your LASIK consultation will be a careful examination of your tear film. Sometimes, in order to make you the most comfortable and make the healing and visual recovery process as quick and easy as possible for you, we may actually prescribe one or more of the above BEFORE your surgery.


If you or someone you know has a question about LASIK and dry eyes you can schedule an appointment 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 Cataract Surgeon on Lens Implants & Glasses

“As more and more “baby boomers” approach the age of cataracts, they want to know how we can use lens implants to help them be less dependent on glasses after cataract surgery,” explained Poughkeepsie NY Cataract Surgeon Satish Modi, M.D. of Seeta Eye Centers. “Pretty much each day we answer lots of patient questions about cataract surgery, lens implants and the need-or not-for eyeglasses. This is not surprising as over the past 5 years or so, patient expectations and advances in lens implant technology have driven a convergence of the goals cataract surgery and refractive surgery.”

Traditionally, the goal of cataract surgery was to remove the cloudy crystalline lens and replace it with an intraocular lens implant (IOL) of equivalent optical power so as to achieve “emmetropia” thus allowing patients to have good distance vision. The goal of refractive surgery is to help patients decrease or possibly even eliminate their dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses. Today, the rapidly growing cataract patient population wants to achieve both the benefits of cataract surgery and refractive surgery in one combined procedure.

In order to meet patient expectations of being “glasses free” and help patients achieve their personal vision correction and lifestyle goals, it is necessary for us to first carefully select the type and design of lens implant as well as to accurately calculate the IOL power.

“The more advanced types and designs of lens implants that we work with include toric lens implants for patients who have significant amounts of astigmatism prior to cataract surgery, and who do not wish to wear eyeglasses to see clearly at a distance, and near vision correcting multifocal lens implants that provide vision correction at the full range of distances-far or distance vision, arm’s length or intermediate vision and up close near vision,” explained Dr. Modi.

“As a cataract and refractive surgeon, I strive to shape realistic patient expectations and then work to provide the medical, surgical and optical care necessary help patients meet or exceed them,” commented Dr. Modi. “When patients ask me, “Will I have to wear glasses after my cataract surgery?”, I make sure to help them understand that we can offer them the possibility of a lifestyle that minimizes or possibly eliminates their need for glasses through careful lens implant counseling and selection,”, he further explained. “For almost every patient, being able to essentially live “glasses free” adds an extra level of convenience, comfort and freedom to their everyday lifestyle and activities.”

If you or someone you know has questions about Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants (IOL) 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.

Find Top NY LASIK Surgeons

“The most important decision you make regarding LASIK will be the one you take to find a top NY LASIK surgeon. It’s well worth the time,” commented Stacey Koch of Seeta Eye Centers in Poughkeepsie, New York. But what makes a top LASIK surgeon? For sure, top LASIK surgeons have the skill, expertise and experience to perform LASIK surgery in a safe, effective and predictable manner using the most advanced Laser Eye Surgery technology and techniques. But they also have some other characteristics that set them apart from the rest.

• Top LASIK Surgeons are easy to trust because they are empathic-they hear and appreciate what you say and they connect with you and your personal goals.
• Top LASIK Surgeons take care and time to consider every aspect of your eye health and vision during your evaluation and consultation. 
• Top LASIK Surgeons say NO! if you are not a good candidate. 
• Top LASIK Surgeons insist that you return for proper follow-up care even if YOU think you are doing just fine. 
• Top LASIK Surgeons want to hear your questions-and are happy to answer them in simple understandable language. 
• Top LASIK Surgeons fully discuss the risks, benefits, possible complications and side effects in a balanced manner. 
• Top LASIK Surgeons can be counted on to effectively manage your eye surgery when things are going perfectly as well and when things a bit off track.

Choosing a LASIK surgeon is the single most important decision you will make. Do the research. Meet the surgeon. If it works out move ahead. If not, schedule another consultation. At Seeta Eye Centers, our patients regularly tell us that Dr. Modi is a “Top LASIK Surgeon”. You can find out for yourself by calling Seeta Eye Centers at 845-454-1025, visiting Seeta Eye Centers or facebook.com/seetaeyecenters and scheduling a Free LASIK Consultation!

 

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.

Diabetic Retinopathy Risk & Pregnancy in NY



Dr. Wolter


NY Ophthalmologist Andreas Wolter, M.D. of Seeta Eye Centers in Poughkeepsie, New York discussed the need for extra diligence for diabetic patients who are pregnant or considering getting pregnant as the management of diabetic retinopathy risk is critical. “Most women today are well aware of the effects of pregnancy on hormones, but they may not realize that these hormonal changes can accelerate the damage to the small blood vessels in the retina leading to rapid acceleration of diabetic retinopathy during pregnancy,” said Dr. Wolter. “We strongly recommend that we work side by side with diabetic patients, their obstetricians and sometimes even retina specialists during preconception as well as during the actual pregnancy and post pregnancy period to insure early diagnosis and intervention if needed. In this we can we can minimize the risk of diabetic retinopathy and achieve optimal patient outcomes’, summarized Dr. Wolter.

If you or someone you know is a diabetic and considering getting pregnant or is already pregnant, it is important that you schedule an appointment for a diabetic eye exam. Early diagnosis and treatment is the key to preserving eye health and vision with diabetes. 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.

Eye Surgeons on Cataract Surgery & Diabetes in NY

“At Seeta Eye Centers we routinely perform successful cataract surgery and lens implants for patients with diabetes-but we are particularly critical in our evaluation and surgery techniques for patients with diabetes,” commented NY Cataract Surgeon Satish Modi, M.D. “Our incorporation of the Alcon® LenSx® Femtosecond Laser to perform bladeless laser assisted cataract surgery has given us even greater confidence in the precision and predictability for higher risk patients.”

Diabetes is a known risk factor for developing cataracts and diabetic retinopathy-a serious threat to vision and a leading cause of new blindness. “The abnormal carbohydrate and sugar metabolism that is the hallmark of diabetes causes the sugars and metabolic byproducts to damage the crystalline lens of the eye and form cataracts. Thus, it is not uncommon for diabetic patients to need cataract surgery and often at an earlier age than others who are not diabetic,” explained Andreas Wolter, M.D., a New York Cataract Surgeon at Seeta Eye Centers in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. “While diabetes is known to cause difficulty with wound healing, the type of small incision cataract surgery performed today really poses no additional risk to diabetic patients than non diabetic patients. Further, we now use the femtosecond laser for bladeless cataract surgery which gives use exquisite control of the wound and incision architecture each and every time we operate,” noted Dr. Modi.

“It is important that diabetics considering cataract surgery have a careful evaluation of the retina-especially the macula-using ocular coherence tomography (OCT) to identify the presence of diabetic macular edema, a known finding in diabetic retinopathy that can cause less then optimal results. In addition, in certain situations some cataract surgeons may take an added precaution of placing an injection of VEGF inhibitor such as Avastin™ or Lucentis™ into the vitreous of the eye to prevent new blood vessel growth. Other than these considerations diabetic cataract surgery can offer patients good results,” concluded Dr. Wolter.

Early diagnosis and treatment is the key to preserving eye health and vision with diabetes. If you or someone you know suffers from diabetes and is concerned about cataracts or in need of cataract surgery and lens implants 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.