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Our Doctors Came Out Top-ranked in the 2023 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.
Survey: Cataract surgery can help turn back the clock for patients’ vision
In its Alcon Eye On Cataract Survey in support of Cataract Awareness Month, the survey, conducted between March and April 2023 in Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Spain, South Korea and the United States, set out to evaluate vision and cataract insights among the world’s rapidly aging population. The survey’s results reveal cataract […]Read More >
New treatment for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Ophthalmic Consultants offers breakthrough drugs for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This type of AMD has not previously had a successful treatment! Ask us for more info. See the article reprint here
Jessica Wang, M.D., Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon Joins the Practice
Jessica Wang, M.D. joins Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region (OCCR). Jessica Wang is a board-certified, comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon. Dr. Wang also treats patients with glaucoma, dry eye, diabetes, macular degeneration, and other ophthalmic conditions. Prior to joining Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region, Dr. Wang treated patients at the Eye Center of […]Read More >
CDC warns that a brand of eyedrops may be linked to drug-resistant bacterial infections
One person has died and at least three other people have permanent vision loss because of a bacterial infection possibly linked to a brand of over-the-counter eyedrops, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which urged consumers Wednesday to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears while it investigates the outbreak. So far, the CDC has identified at […]Read More >
Watch videos about the newest cataract surgery technology – the Light Adjustable Lens
Our detailed Light Adjustable Lens page is here: – to speak to someone to learn more about the Light Adjustable Lens or to schedule an appointment contact our Patient Advisor, Crystal at patientadvisor@ophthalmicconsultants.com or at 518-807-7027
The First and Only Lens That Can Be Customized AFTER Cataract Surgery – Available in the Albany Metro Area ONLY at Ophthalmic Consultants!
With traditional ‘fixed’ intraocular lenses (IOLs), your physician performs measurements before your surgery in order to select the best IOL to try to achieve your vision goals. Once your surgery is complete and the IOL has been implanted, your physician has limited options to adjust the lens power or prescription. Video: Fixed vs Adjustable Lenses […]Read More >
Brian R. Harrow, M.D., Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon Joins the Practice
Brian R. Harrow, M.D. joins Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region (OCCR). Dr. Brian Harrow is a board-certified, comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon. Dr. Harrow also treats patients with glaucoma, dry eye, diabetes, macular degeneration, and other ophthalmic conditions. Prior to joining Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region, Dr. Harrow has practiced in Los Angeles, […]Read More >
Our Schenectady Office Has Moved!
From September 15, 2022, our Schenectady office will have a new location. We are still in town and are just moving less than a quarter mile from our usual office. Please visit us at our new location. The Medical Suites 500 State Street, Suite 1A Schenectady, New York, 12305 Our new office sits at the […]Read More >
A letter from Dr. Robert D. Sax to his patients
A letter from Dr. Robert D. Sax to his patients 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 […]Read More >
