Patients have many options for lens implants for cataract surgery today. Standard lens implants available through a patient's insurance company may not be acceptable to all patients. Many patients may wish to have their astigmatism or presbyopia corrected at the time of cataract surgery....
Dr. Gregory Scimeca
Dr. Scimeca is the Chief of Ophthalmology at Rancocas Hospital and has performed thousands of refractive procedures since the early 1990's. He has performed tens of thousands of cataract procedures. He has dedicated his practice to laser refractive surgery and cataract surgery. His current practice is located in Willingboro and Moorestown, New Jersey.
Posted at 16:32h
in
Eye Exams
by Samantha Platas
Diabetes affects many parts of the body, including the eyes. Those with diabetes, or an elevated risk of diabetes, should seek regular dilated eye exams. This should be done even though they may not be experiencing problems with their vision.
Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of eye problems that often accompany diabetes and often and increased rate of development. These include cataract (clouding of the eye's lens), glaucoma (increase of fluid pressure inside the eye leading to optic nerve damage and loss of vision), and diabetic retinopathy (the most common diabetic eye disease).