Eye Care Information Network

Having access to eye care information as well as proper eye care is necessary in order to preserve eye health and vision. Eye problems, eye conditions and eye diseases can present a complex set of issues for the average patient faced with the need for careful diagnosis and treatment. Routine eye examinations are an important of early diagnosis of many eye diseases such as cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma, as only through early diagnosis of these problems can effective sight-preserving treatment be instituted. In addition the vision correction options for common vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia have become increasingly numerous and complex.

Laser Eye Surgery such as LASIK Eye Surgery, Lens Implants such as Visian and Verisyse and other Refractive Surgery procedures offer patients the possibility of freedom from the hassles of eyeglasses and contact lenses. Even contact lenses today offer patients a wide variety of options to avoid wearing eyeglasses. Bifocal contact lenses, extended wear contact lenses, contact lenses for astigmatism and disposable contact lenses are fit by most Optometrists, Ophthalmologists and some Opticians. Some of the most exciting but perplexing advances in eye care have been introduced in the area of cataracts and cataract surgery that is of great significance to our aging population. Cataract surgery and lens implants have become extremely safe and common-in fact cataract and lens implant surgery has become one of the most frequently performed and successful surgeries in the United States today. The introduction of multifocal lens implants also called near vision lens implants or presbyopia correcting lens implants has made it possible for cataract patients to overcome presbyopia after cataract surgery and see clearly without eyeglasses, readers or bifocals at a full range of far, near and arms length vision. Many patients who have had eye surgery to correct myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism such as LASIK, PRK, LASEK or any eye surgery for vision correction find that as they approach their mid 50's, they begin to develop a cataract. The onset of the symptoms of cataracts make one think that their eye laser surgery  has started to fail. If you experience a decrease in your vision, it is important to visit your eye doctor or eye center and have a thorough examination to find out whether you have become more myopic, hyperopic or have astigmatism or whether you have developed cataracts and need to consider cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation. Today there are many types of IOLs including those can correct astigmatism and cataracts as well as near vision after cataract surgery and can thus help those patients who have been free of glasses through Laser Vision Correction, to remain free of eyeglasses. Today, treatment for a cataract uses highly advanced technology making the eye cataract surgery procedures safe and effective with little if any discomfort or pain with cataract surgery and few if any cataract surgery problems or complications. In general the recovery from cataract surgery is unremarkable. If you are concerned about your eye health and vision and fear that you may be developing a cataract, you should seek the advice and counsel of an eye doctor who is a cataract specialist. Visit the free Cataract Surgeon Directory to help you find the best cataract doctors.

To help patients obtain information and consultation about these eye care topics and easily get eye care facts, we have included a summary of practices and their services and locations.

Colorado Eye Care
The Eye Center of Colorado serves Denver eye care patients in need of general eye exams, eye examinations for cataracts, cataract surgery, lens implants, diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, retinal vascular disease and glaucoma as well as cosmetic eye plastic surgery such as eyelifts and non surgical facial procedures including BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections. Contact Us at 1.303.777.5455

Connecticut Eye Care
Connecticut Eye Center in Hartford Connecticut Ophthalmologists provide eye examinations in Hartford for eye health and vision, eye exams for eyeglasses and contact lenses, cataracts, cataract surgery in Hartford, lens implants, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. Connecticut eye doctors located in West Hartford 860.521.9230 Avon 860.409.7764

Illinois Eye Care
Eye Care Center of Lake County serves the total eye health and vision correction needs of patients from throughout the greater Chicago, northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin area. The Eye Care Center staff of Board certified Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians and technicians works in concert with patients to provide eye exams, fitting for contact lenses, fitting and dispensing of eyeglasses, examination and consultation for diabetic eye problems, examination and consultation for macular degeneration, cataract evaluations and surgery including lens implants (IOL) for astigmatism and lens implants for near vision correction of Presbyopia, diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma and laser eye surgery for correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. The Eye Care Center of Lake County is conveniently located in Gurnee, Vernon Hills and Lake Villa Illinois and may be reached in Vernon Hills at 847.816.9996, in Gurnee at 847.244.1647 and Lake Villa at 847.265.2020.

Maine Eye Care
Riverside Eye Center in Norway Maine offers eye care for greater Augusta, Lewiston and Auburn patients. Ophthalmologists provide eye examinations in Maine for eye health and vision, eye exams for eyeglasses and contact lenses, eye exams for cataracts in Maine, cataract surgery in Maine, lens implants in Maine, diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy in Maine, diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma in Maine and diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration in Maine. Maine eye doctors located Norway 207.743.0027

Coastal Eye Care Maine serves Eastern Maine and Downeast Maine patients in need of examinations for cataracts, cataract surgery in Maine, lens implants and lens replacement surgery with presbyopia correcting lens implants such as ReZoom, ReSTOR and Crystalens as well as aspheric lens implants and astigmatism correcting toric lens implants, Botox in Maine and the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma in Maine. Coastal Eye Care in Ellsworth, Maine and Maine Ophthalmologists Drs. Piazza & Muth may be contacted at 207.667.6300.

Eyecare Medical Group in Portland is the Maine eye center of choice for patients from throughout Maine seeking consultation, diagnosis and treatment for cataracts in Maine, LASIK in Maine, diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma in Maine, diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration in Maine and diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy in Maine. With a Ophthalmology team of 6 Maine Cataract Surgeons and an on site AAAHC certified outpatient eye surgery center, Eyecare Medical Group is a leading resource for  lens implants and cataract surgery in Maine including near vision presbyopia correcting lens implants such as Crystalens in Maine. As the leading Maine eye center for LASIK in Maine, if you are seeking information, consultation or wish to schedule an appointment for Laser Eye Surgery for Laser Vision Correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, such as LASIK Surgery in Maine,  the Eyecare Medical Group LASIK Eye Surgery Center offers Free Consultations with their Maine LASIK Surgeons. Call Us for Consultation 888.374.2020.

Maryland Eye Care
Baltimore Washington Eye Center and its staff of board certified Ophthalmologists and Optometrists serves Baltimore and Washington DC eye care patients in providing all types of eye care services including eye exams for eyeglasses, eye exams for cataracts, cataract surgery, lens implants, diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy in Baltimore. They offer full service optical and eyewear facilities as well as a fully accredited AAAHC certified eye surgery center for outpatient ambulatory surgery. To schedule an appointment or request information you may contact Baltimore Washington Eye Center in Glen Burnie Maryland at 410.766.3937 or Baltimore Washington Eye Center in Clarksville Maryland at 410.531.2280.

Massachusetts Eye Care
D’Ambrosio Eye Care in Massachusetts offers eye care for Boston patients. Boston Ophthalmologists and Boston Optometrists provide eye examinations in Boston for eye health and vision, eye exams for eyeglasses and contact lenses, eye exams for cataracts in Boston, cataract surgery in Boston, lens implants in Boston, diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy in Boston, diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma in Boston, Laser Eye Surgery in Boston including LASIK Eye Surgery in Boston and diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration in Boston. Boston eye doctors located Acton, Lancaster, Gardner Massachusetts 800.325.3937. Boston Laser Surgery patients are welcome to learn about all types of vision correction options including LASIK and near vision correcting lens implants (IOL).

Center for Sight is an advanced eye center in Massachusetts offers eye care for Boston south coast region patients. Ophthalmologists and Optometrists provide eye examinations in Boston south coast region for eye health and vision, eye exams for eyeglasses and contact lenses, eye exams for cataracts in Boston south coast region, cataract surgery in Boston region, lens implants in Boston south coast region, diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy in Boston south coast region, diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma in Boston south coast region, Laser Eye Surgery in Boston south coast area including LASIK Eye Surgery in Boston south coast area and diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration in Boston south coast area. South coast Boston eye doctors located Fall River Massachusetts 508.677.0041. As an advance eye care center, the eye doctors at Center for Sight are committed to providing the best eye health vision care for patients with any type of eye disease, disorder or disease.

Post, O'Connor & Kadrmas Eye Centers with offices in Plymouth, Mashpee, South Dennis and Middleboro Massachusetts is a premier southeast Massachusetts and Cape Cod eye care center offering diagnosis, consultation and surgery of eye diseases and conditions. Patients seeking consultation for cataract surgery in Massachusetts, treatment of diabetic retinopathy, treatment of macular degeneration and treatment of glaucoma will find that Boston Retina Specialist Eddie Kadrmas, M.D.,Ph.D and Boston Glaucoma Specialist Daniel O"Connor, M.D. provide expertise and experience in their fields. The Plymouth Laser & Surgery Center located adjacent to the eye center provides all types of eye surgery in Massachusetts in a convenient and close to home location. Call Us for Consultation 800.696.6060.

New Jersey Eye Care
The Eye Care & Surgery Center of Westfield offers the full range of eye care in New Jersey including Botox , eyeglasses, contact lenses, diabetic retinopathy treatment, macular degeneration treatment, cataract surgery and lens implants including Crystalens, ReSTOR and ReZoom Lens Implants, glaucoma treatment and routine eye exams. As a New Jersey Center of Excellence in Eye Care, The Eye Care & Surgery Center  is staffed by a team of Board certified Diplomats of the American Board of Ophthalmology who are fellowship trained subspecialists. Our Ophthalmologists include New Jersey Corneal Specialist Joel Confino, M.D., New Jersey Glaucoma Specialist Ivan Jacobs M.D., New Jersey Retina Specialist  Milton Kahn, M.D., New Jersey Eye Plastic Surgeon
Chris Thiagarajah,M.D. and New Jersey Pediatric Ophthalmologist  Louis Furlan,M.D. Contact Us for Consultation at 908.789.9999.

New York Eye Care
Seeta Eye Centers in New York Hudson Valley region has New York Ophthalmologists provide eye examinations in New York for eye health and vision, eye exams for cataracts, cataract surgery in New York, lens implants, Blade Free LASIK in New York, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. New York eye doctors located in Poughkeepsie and Fishkill New York 845.454.1025

Brass Eye Center in New York offers eye care for Albany patients. Ophthalmologists and Optometrists provide eye examinations in Albany for eye health and vision, eye exams for eyeglasses and contact lenses in Albany, eye exams for cataracts in Albany, cataract surgery in Albany, lens implants in Albany, diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma in Albany, Laser Eye Surgery in Albany including LASIK Surgery in Albany and diagnosis and treatment of dry eyes in Albany. Albany eye doctors located Latham New York 518.782.7827

Rhode Island Eye Care
Koch Eye Associates serves the eye health and vision care  needs of patients throughout Rhode Island, southern Massachusetts and  northeastern Connecticut with multiple office locations. Under the Medical  Direction of Paul Koch, M.D. patients in need of cataract Surgery and  Intraocular lens Implants (IOL) are offered convenient outpatient Cataract  Surgery in Rhode Island at the St. James Surgery Center in Warwick. Koch Eye  Associates has a comprehensive team of eye doctors  including Ophthalmologists & Optometrists to care for the full range  of eye conditions and problems. Koch Eye Associates is pleased to welcome  there addition of Optometrist Dr. Michelle Lewis, OD to  their staff. Formerly providing eye exams and contact lens care in  Massachusetts Dr. Lewis was at Lenscrafters Emerald Square in  Attleboro. She is now pleases to see patients in Rhode Island at  Koch Eye Associates. Koch Eye Associates may be contacted to schedule  appointments or for information by phoning 1.800.KOCHEYE. Boston area patients interested in Laser Vision Correction and who live in the surrounding communities that are more convenient to Providence Rhode Island should consider seeking consulting for Boston laser  treatments at Koch Eye Associates-a free evaluation is available by phoning 1.800.KOCH.EYE.