Glaucoma is one of the most common reasons for irreversible vision loss for patients in Burlington County New Jersey. It is also not unusual for patients with glaucoma to also suffer from cataracts. Up until now, the options to treat patients with glaucoma and cataracts...
Cataract Surgery Options for Patients living in South Jersey
Cataract surgery in our practice involves no needles or stitches, and typically takes less than 10 minutes to accomplish. Patients have the choice of standard lens implants (intraocular lens) or premium lens upgrades that correct astigmatism or...
A brief overview to answer the question "What is Glaucoma?"
Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that effects millions of Americans. The most common type of glaucoma is open angle glaucoma, which is usually asymptomatic. Almost half for the people in this country with glaucoma are...
What causes Dry Eye?
Dry Eye Syndrome is a very common condition effecting millions of patients. Often, this condition is due to clogged or poorly functioning meibomian glands. Here, we see clogged meibomiam glands being opened with Q-tips in the office. Meibomian Gland Video...
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....
What Causes a Detached Retina and What are your Treatment Options?
Detachment of the retina from the outer supportive layer of the eye is a very serious condition. It is caused by a tear in the retina that allows the retina to separate from the eye wall. It is usually an emergency procedure when the tear is large or when the detachment does not involve the macula. In all cases it needs to be repaired.
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.
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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).