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The Princeton Eye Group: Felton, Wong, Wong and Reynolds, PA

We strive to bring our patients state-of-the-art, advanced treatment options. Please read about the technological advancements in the treatment of cataracts, presbyopia, wet AMD, corneal transplant procedures and laser vision correction-- all of which are offered here at The Princeton Eye Group.

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 multiple focusing zones, these lenses provide patients with clear near, intermediate and distance vision. Most patients will no longer require the use of glasses to improve their near or far vision.

Postoperative glare and halos have been significantly reduced through the use of the ReStor, ReZoom and Crystalens IOL. This new generation of IOL allows your doctor to custom tailor a lens choice specific to your visual needs.

DSAEK - An Alternative to Corneal Transplants

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 corneal to accumulate water and develop corneal edema. In some patients, vision is impaired due to the disappearance of the nonregenerative cells of the endothelia.

Now, same day surgery can resupply the damaged endothelia with active endothelial pumping cells without replacing the entire cornea. DSAEK, Descemet's Stripping and Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty, can be performed with a topical anesthetic and tiny incisions requiring no stitching. The DSAEK technique accelerates recovery time and greatly reduces the potential for complications.

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 also reduces the need for stitches which in turn makes recovery both easier and faster.

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 wet AMD that can do more than just help maintain a person’s vision. With Lucentis, people with wet AMD may actually see their vision improve. It is an FDA-approved treatment specifically developed for the treatment of wet AMD.

Wet AMD occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow in the back of the eye. As the blood vessels grow, they can leak blood and fluid, which damage the macula. The macula--which is the center of your retina--plays a key role in your central vision. Lucentis is designed to block abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage. Along with the abnormal growth blood vessels, certain proteins are thought to play a big part in causing wet AMD. Lucentis is a treatment that targets these proteins--preventing them from causing more damage and possibly even reversing their effects.

Many people saw impressive results with Lucentis. In key clinical studies, about 95% of patients treated with Lucenti found that their vision stayed the same and up to 40% of those patients found that their vision significantly improved. However, wet AMD is a chronic condition and there is no cure. But it can become manageable by treating it monthly with Lucentis. If you have a loved one who may have wet macular degeneration, schedule a consultation to see if Lucentis may be an option.

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 next step of LASIK -- the reshaping of your cornea -- can be performed. When your LASIK treatment is over, the flap is securely repositioned into place. This bladeless, computer-guided technology is 100% more accurate than most of the mechanical microkeratomes (hand-held devices with a thin metal blade) that surgeons may also use to create a corneal flap.