Recent Cataracts News
Our Doctors Came Out Top-ranked in the 2021 Best of the Best – Ophthalmologists
We are PROUD to have received your support. With five locations and 15 doctors, you can be confident you are making the right choice for all your eye care by coming to us. We provide a complete range of services from comprehensive eye exams to specialty eye care. Five Convenient Locations: Albany, NY 3 Atrium […]Read More >
With coronavirus still around, is it safe to have eye surgery now?
For those wondering if they or a family member should proceed with their eye surgery or “hold off,” this is an important and thoughtful question. In answering this question, during these challenging times in healthcare, it is important to reflect upon key considerations. Our main consideration is your safety. Safety has always been the focus […]Read More >
Allen W. Zieker, M.D., First Surgeon in Northeastern NY. to Implant NEW Tecnis Toric II 1-Piece IOL in Cataract Patients
Recently, Allen W. Zieker, M.D., President and Director of cataract surgery at Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region, became the first surgeon in the entire Northeastern New York to implant the Tecnis Toric II 1-Piece Intraocular Lens (IOL) in cataract patients. The Tecnis Toric II 1-Piece IOL, by Johnson & Johnson Vision, debuted in the United […]Read More >
Dr. Allen Zieker Named Best Ophthalmologist in 2019 Best of the Best People’s Choice Awards
Schenectady, New York—October 27, 2019 Dr. Allen Zieker of Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region has been awarded the title of Best Ophthalmologist by Schenectady’s The Daily Gazette 2019 Best of the Best People’s Choice Awards. The awards recognize people, places, and businesses in the Capital Region that locals consider to be the very best […]Read More >
First and Only FDA-Approved Trifocal Lens Now at Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region
Albany, New York—September 4, 2019 Always committed to bringing patients the best and latest technology in the field of eye care, Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region is now among the earliest in the country to offer its cataract patients the first and only FDA-approved trifocal lens. Dr. Allen Zieker implanted the AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® Trifocal Intraocular […]Read More >
Dr. Allen W. Zieker among first 10 surgeons in U.S. to implant DEXTENZA® device for pain management following ophthalmic surgery.
Albany, New York—May, 30 2019 Allen W. Zieker, M.D., President and Director of Cataract Surgery at Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region, is the first surgeon in the entire Northeast, including New York City, to implant the DEXTENZA® device in ophthalmic surgery patients. DEXTENZA, from the biopharmaceutical company Ocular Therapeutix™, Inc., was approved for use […]Read More >
New Technology: NGENUITY
At Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region, our highly-experienced ophthalmologists make it a priority to stay abreast on the newest, most cutting edge technology to provide every patient with the best care possible. It is with this commitment that our ophthalmologists are excited to announce using the NGENUITY 3D Visualization System with DATAFUSION for retina […]Read More >
DR. ALLEN ZIEKER IS ONE OF THE FIRST CATARACT SURGEONS IN UPSTATE NEW YORK TO PERFORM INNOVATIVE GLAUCOMA SURGERY
On February 12, 2019, Allen Zieker, M.D. of Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region, implanted the Hydrus® Microstent in four glaucoma patients during cataract surgery. The Hydrus Microstent was approved by the FDA in August 2018 and is an implantable, flexible, metal tube designed to reduce eye pressure in patients with mild to moderate primary […]Read More >
Secondary Cataracts
Q: I’ve heard of something called “secondary cataracts.” Is it true that cataracts can return after cataract surgery? Will I need to have cataract surgery a second time? By: Allen W. Zieker, M.D. Robert B. Feldman, M.D. Cataract Surgeons at Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region A: Cataracts are actually unable to grow back after […]Read More >
Will I need to wear eyeglasses after cataract surgery?
This is one of the most common questions asked by cataract patients. It’s hard to deny that needing reading glasses can be an inconvenience. The answer is a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no, as a number of factors are at play in whether or not patients will still need to wear […]Read More >
After having had the privilege of providing eye care to my patients for almost 40 years, I have decided to retire. As you can imagine, it is a big decision and a big change, but it will allow me to spend more time with my family. 