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New data finds a correlation between CPAP mask usage and the possibility of mouth bacteria invading the eye after patient has the Trabeculectomy procedure.
Important Information for Glaucoma Patients who had the Trabeculectomy or Tube Shunt Procedure for Glaucoma Treatment Last week, new data has emerged indicating that a CPAP mask, used for sleep apnea, could promote a devastating eye infection following Trabeculectomy. It appears that very aggressive mouth bacteria can infect the eye via the airflow from the […]Read More >
Cataracts & UV Exposure from Driving
In a recent study published in JAMA Ophthalmology, researchers assessed the levels of UV-A light that seeped through the front windshield and driver-side window of several automobiles. The lead researcher in the experiment was Brian Boxer Wachler, M.D., of Beverly Hills, California. Using a handheld UV-A light meter on a cloudless Southern California afternoon, he […]Read More >
INTRODUCING THE TECNIS® SYMFONY INTRAOCULAR LENS (IOL)
The recent FDA approval of the TECNIS® Symfony Intraocular Lens (IOL) is great news for people with cataracts and have trouble reading or focusing on close objects (presbyopia/far-sighted). The Symfony lens is the first extended range of vision IOL to correct presbyopia and improve vision in people with cataracts, as well as improving far, intermediate, […]Read More >
JUNE IS CATARACT AWARENESS MONTH
At Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region we look forward to Cataract Awareness Month each year because it gives us an opportunity to let people know that they don’t have to live with poor vision due to cataracts. There are so many advanced options available to make sure you enjoy optimal eyesight to live life […]Read More >
Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region: A Magnet for Talent
With more than 40 years in business, Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region delivers trusted, full-service eye care to the Capital Region. They’ve grown from one initial location to five since inception with many office expansions over the years with the addition of a fifth location in the past two years, serving Albany, Clifton Park, […]Read More >
Robert D. Sax, M.D., Ph.D. Awarded as a Top Ophthalmologist in New York
Congratulations to Robert D. Sax, M.D., Ph.D. for being selected as a Top Ophthalmologist in New York by the International Association of Ophthalmologists (IAO). This organization recognizes top physicians around the world who have demonstrated success and leadership in their professions. Dr. Sax is board-certified and has been practicing as an ophthalmologist and retinal specialist […]Read More >
Please Join Us
You’re Invited! Spring is in the air, flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing and the sun is shining a little longer. What a great time to think about having a healthy spring and summer. Residents, family and friends are invited to join DR. JUDITH ARCHIBOLD, from OPHTHALMIC CONSULTANTS OF THE CAPITAL REGION for a special […]Read More >
LIPIVIEW® for Diagnosing Dry Eye & LIPIFLOW® Treatment For Dry Eye Sufferers
Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region acquired a new and revolutionary diagnostic and treatment system from Tear Science, the LipiView® and LipiFlow® systems. This system is the first FDA approved diagnostic and treatment system on the market for those patients suffering from dry eye. Diagnosing Dry Eye: How the LipiView Works… LipiView is a noninvasive device […]Read More >
Dr. Allen Zieker’s Mission Trip to Panama, 2015: Restoring Vision
For a second time in the last 3 years, Dr. Allen Zieker traveled to Panama to be part of a team doing 100 cataract surgeries in two days. The local Kiwanis in Panama sponsored the food and transportation for the patients. Dr. Ruben Orillac, a very well-respected surgeon in Central America was the local […]Read More >
5 Tips to Help You Protect Against Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss, affecting more than 10 million Americans – more than cataracts and glaucoma combined. Seniors are at heightened risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness among older Americans. The disease damages central vision, limiting a person’s ability to read, write and recognize faces. […]Read More >
