There was a time when there was little to be done to improve or halt the progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Today, there are several options available to treat the rapidly progressive form of AMD. Although approximately 90% of AMD cases are the dry form, which causes a gradual vision loss due to aging […]
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Lens Implants Provide a Full Range of Vision to Cataract Patients–Even Those with Astigmatism
Cataract patients have something to celebrate! Not only has the AcrySof® ReStor® Intraocular Lens (IOL) revolutionized the visual acuity after cataract surgery – AcrySof® Toric IOLs now offer the same outcome for cataract patients with pre-existing astigmatism. The Princeton Eye Group remains in the forefront of this evolving lens technology. Each of our ophthalmologists is […]
The IntraLase Method for a Blade-Free LASIK Experience
We know the decision to have LASIK surgery is a big one, so we take great care to determine what’s best for you as our patient. That’s why we offer blade-free LASIK treatment using the IntraLase method. With the IntraLase method, pulses of laser light create your corneal flap, which is then lifted so the […]
New Treatment Options for Cataracts and Presbyopia
FDA approval of special high technology intraocular lenses such as the ReStor, ReZoom, or Crystalens can often provide a full range of vision , allowing decreased dependence on glasses for both distance and near tasks for cataract patients who also suffer from presbyopia. Intraocular Lenses are surgically implanted to replace the eye’s natural lens. With […]
DSAEK – An Alternative to Corneal Implants
Until now, when the cornea loses its transparency due to disease or injury there has only been one option: corneal transplant. In order for the cornea to remain clear, it must remain relatively dry. Intricate bundles of collagen form a delicate layer of cells called endothelia. The endothelia acts as a pump to keep the […]
Laser Corneal Transplantation
Corneal transplantation can now be done by laser. IntraLase Enabled Keratoplasty (IEK) is a new revolutionary way of performing full thickness corneal transplantation procedure. The IntraLase laser is used to replace the diseased cornea in a precise fashion thus reducing postoperative astigmatism and corneal surface irregularity speeding up the visual rehabilitation. The IntraLase laser procedure […]
Effective Treatments for Wet AMD
Since its introduction, Dr. Samuel M. Liu, Director of Retina Services at The Princeton Eye Group, has been providing patients with wet macular degeneration with intravitreal injections for the treatment of the abnormal blood vessels that grow underneath the retina in this condition. These medications include Macugen and Lucentis. Lucentis is a breakthrough treatment for […]
A Bright Future for Eye Care
By Stephen M. Felton, M.D. Imagine never needing glasses — not reading glasses, not glasses for distance, not glasses for astigmatism. That is the challenge that ophthalmology has set for itself for the next decade. It is already happening as new techniques and instruments are being developed at a rapid pace. This is what I […]