Recent Cataracts News
All About Eyes: Ask an Ophthalmologist
By Allen W. Zieker, M.D. Q. I need to have cataract surgery. I’m farsighted and currently wear glasses. Is it possible to have my vision corrected during cataract surgery so that I no longer have to wear glasses? A. The recent FDA approval of the TECNIS® Symfony Intraocular Lens (IOL) is great news for people […]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 >
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 >
Do You Have Trouble Seeing at Night?
If so, you’re not alone. Night blindness (also known as nyctalopia) is a condition in which someone has difficulty seeing in dim light or darkness (no, you’re not actually blind). Night blindness is not a disease, but rather an indication of an underlying condition. Symptoms of night blindness include: • Difficulty adapting to the dark […]Read More >
What should I know about cataract surgery?
Cataracts are the clouding of the eye’s natural lenses and along with gray hair and wrinkles—cataracts are part of the inevitable aging process. According to American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), close to 25.7 million Americans over age 40 have cataracts and the number is projected to increase to 45.6 million by 2050.  In fact, cataract surgery, is […]Read More >
Summer Time Eye Care
June 21st marked the official start of summer and we’d like to remind you about the importance of eye health and safety during the summer months. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you spend the summer enjoying the sun, vacationing, and spending time with family and friends: Protect your eyes June is National […]Read More >
Smoking Harms Your Eyes & Your Vision
Of course, we are all aware of the damage that smoking can do to the body from heart disease to cancer. But did you know that smoking can impact your vision too? Researchers have found smoking increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and dry eye syndrome. Smokers are up […]Read More >
Driving, Your Vision and Aging
It’s a fact; eyesight worsens with age. When you’re over 60 and beyond your eyes need more light and more time to adjust when light changes. It can be hard to see especially at dawn, dusk, and night. Often older eyes are more sensitive to glare from headlights, street lights, or the sun, making it […]Read More >
