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Phakic Intraocular lenses are recommended for patients who are under age 50 are are not candidates for LASIK. Dr. Stefano current uses the Visian ICL. The Visian ICL is implanted in front of the patient's natural lens either in the posterior chamber (between the iris and natural lens). The new lens helps the patient focus better, leaving the natural lens in place allowing the patient to "accommodate," or shift focus between distant and nearby objects. The procedure is reversible.
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 The cornea is the clear covering of the front of the eye which bends, or refracts, light rays as they enter the eye. For clear vision to occur, the cornea must have the correct shape and clarity to focus incoming light rays precisely on the retina at the back of the eye. When the cornea becomes cloudy or misshapen from injury, infection or disease, transplantation may be recommended to replace it. Corneal transplants are usually performed with local anesthesia so there is no pain. During the procedure, the cornea is replaced with one from a human donor. The new cornea carries little risk of rejection and can last for many years. Dr. Stefano works with the Old Dominion Eye Bank in acquiring corneal tissue for transplant.
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Blepharoplasty can rejuvenate puffy, sagging or tired-looking eyes by removing excess fat, skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. It may be performed for cosmetic reasons or to improve sight by lifting droopy eyelids out of the patient's field of vision. The procedure is usually performed in an office with local anesthesia in as little as 45 minutes.
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 Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S. It occurs when pressure inside the eye rises, damaging the optic nerve and causing vision loss. The condition often develops over many years without pain or other symptoms - so you may not experience vision loss until the disease has progressed.
Symptoms that you could be developing glaucoma include blurred vision, loss of peripheral vision, halo effects around lights, and painful or reddened eyes. People at high risk include those who are over the age of 40, diabetic, near-sighted, African-American, or who have a family history of glaucoma.
To detect glaucoma, your physician will test your visual acuity and visual field as well as the pressure in your eye. Regular eye exams help to monitor the changes in your eyesight and to determine whether you may develop glaucoma.
At the Shenandoah LASIK and Cataract Center we perform the latest high tests for glaucoma including GDx Nerve fiber analysis and the Humphrey® Field Analyzer/HFA II-i -The Gold Standard in Perimetry.
Once diagnosed, glaucoma can be controlled. Treatments to lower pressure in the eye include non-surgical methods such as prescription eye drops and medications, laser therapy, and surgery. For further information about glaucoma click here.
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Chronic Dry Eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) also known as Dry Eye Syndrome is a medical condition that can result from the eyes' reduced ability to produce tears. Recent studies show it affects more than 3.2 million Americans. Research has shown that Chronic Dry Eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) can be the result of a functional problem in the tear-producing glands of the eyes. This not only reduces tear production, but creates an insufficient amount of tears to lubricate or nourish the eye. It's important to remember that while environmental factors can further aggravate Chronic Dry Eye, they are not the cause. One cause of Chronic Dry Eye can be the body's reduced ability to produce tears
At the Shenandoah LASIK and Cataract Center we perform the latest tests and treatments for Chronic Dry Eye including Restasis® treatment and punctal plugging.
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