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of capsule extension and capsular tear. At the same time, the laser
can make precise corneal incisions to correct astigmatism.

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A second key component is the ORA (Intraoperative lens
measurement). ORA is an infrared optical device mounted on the
operating microscope. It measures the patient's lens implant power,
intraoperatively, after the cataract is removed. ORA provides a
more accurate measurement of the lens implant placed during the
cataract procedure. In the past, it was a challenge to calculate
the lens implant following LASIK. Now, ORA helps to more
accurately calculate the lens implant.
A third key component is the availability of advanced technology lens implants. Lens implants are now available to allow for
correction of distance vision, near-vision as well as astigmatism to
allow for spectacle free function after cataract surgery. Traditional
lens implants are only focused at one distance. PanOptix lens
allows for distance, intermediate, and near correction as well as
astigmatism. This may allow the patient to be far less dependent
on glasses after cataract surgery.
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
New therapies for Diabetic Retinopathy can greatly reduce
the risk of blindness. A potentially blinding condition can be
converted into a chronic care condition, a mainstay of medical
control of blood sugar, blood pressure, weight, diet and exercise.
New medications can prevent disease progression and, in many
cases, cause disease regression. Below includes the most up to
date treatments available.
Anti VEGF (Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) medications such as Avastin, Lucentis, Eyelea are now available as
therapy for all forms of Diabetic Retinopathy. The medications
are administered in the office by intravitreal injection every
1-3 months.
Intravitreal steroids (Ozurdex, Iluvien, Retisert) are a second
class of medication that may be used in conjunction with Anti
VEGF medications listed above. These medications may last 3
months to 3 years depending on which one is used.

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Surgical Posterior vitrectomy is a minimally invasive outpatient
procedure, under sedation, using sutureless ports to access the
vitreous cavity. Vitrectomy removes blood, removes scar tissue
from the retina, repairs a detached retina, etc.
The above techniques have vastly improved patients' quality of
life through improved vision.

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