Even as our practice continues to grow and we prepare to open new locations, New York Ophthalmology remains dedicated to providing access to advanced eye care to all. Using the latest technology and techniques typically available only to the wealthy, we are especially committed to providing advanced care to those in our neighborhoods who may have…
Cataracts
What are Some Common Eye Problems?
There are some eye problems you will experience as you age. Most of them can be treated if detected early. Let’s find out what these problems are and how they cause damage to your eyes. Presbyopia – If you’re experiencing loss of vision while reading or looking at an object close to you, you might have a disorder known as Presbyopia. Having headaches or tired eyes…
Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Do you often wonder how common are cataracts among the elderly? Let’s do a little math. By the age of 80, more than half of Americans will either have a cataract or have undergone cataract surgery. Annually, more than 3.5 million cataract surgeries are performed every year in the United States. Technology is evolving day by day. With machines taking place in the medicinal world…
Cataract Surgery: Understand Your Options
Did you know annually there are 3 million cataract surgeries performed in the United States? Why Cataract Surgery is Needed? Cataract causes blurry vision and compromises the vision in bright lights. Your ophthalmologist may suggest cataract surgery in two scenarios. IOLs are intraocular lens. These lenses improve the vision by focusing light on the back of your eye. The good news…
The Risk of Not Treating Cataracts
Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed types of eye surgery. Left untreated, cataracts can lead to vision impairment, vision loss, and even blindness. The World Health Organization reports that cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world. One of the goals we have at New York Ophthalmology is providing accurate information that…
Cataract Surgery: Are Multifocal IOLs the Right Lenses for You?
Cataract surgery is one of the most common procedures performed, and you’ll likely have to consider it at some point. The procedure continues evolving, thanks to technological advances that have increased the number of options available for…
New York Ophthalmology: Welcome to Our Family
While we often discuss procedures and answer common eye care questions on this blog, we want to take a moment here to share our story as a practice: From how we began to what makes our patient care outstanding. At New York Ophthalmology, we are proud to provide those looking for an ophthalmologist in New York City…
Ask an Eye Doctor: How Do I Know if I Need Cataract Surgery?
Curious about cataract surgery? Our eye doctor team in Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, Jackson Heights, and Brooklyn routinely performs the surgery to correct the cloudy, blurry, or double vision caused by this common condition. Each case…