Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) Awareness Month at Eyecare Medical Group in Portland, Maine



Eyecare Medical Group

 Portland, Maine (1/31/2011) Eyecare Medical Group in Portland, Maine wishes to announce that Prevent Blindness America has designated February as National Age Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month.

“Our patients should feel particularly confident as both Scott Steidl, M.D. and Jackie Nguyen, M.D. are fellowship trained Vitreoretinal specialists at Eyecare Medical Group. They can attend to even the most complex retinal and macular problems and needs” commented Clement Berry, Chief Executive Officer of Eyecare Medical Group.

“Age Related Macular Degeneration” (ARMD) is the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in Americans older than 50, affecting more than two million people. Although ARMD is incurable, there are new treatments that can at a minimum prevent further vision loss from the disease and in many cases actually help recover lost vision, commented Scott Steidl, M.D.

ARMD causes central vision to blur, but leaves peripheral vision intact. It is progressive and painless. There are two types of ARMD: dry and wet. Approximately 90 percent of people with ARMD have the dry form which results in gradual vision loss. Although only 10 percent of people with ARMD have the wet form, it generally progresses much quicker than the dry form. Wet AMD is characterized by the growth of abnormal retinal blood vessels that leak blood or fluid, causing rapid and severe central vision loss.

Patients can often reduce the risk of developing ARMD by not smoking as well as working to eat a heart-healthy diet rich in fish, fruit and green leafy vegetables, avoiding foods with trans fats, exercising and controlling blood pressure and weight.

“We are fortunate to be able to offer Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) drugs that inhibit the development of unwanted blood vessels that cause wet ARMD as these agents are effective in helping to prevent further visual loss and even improve vision”, said Jackie Nguyen, M.D.

Patients older than 50 are encouraged to have a comprehensive, dilated eye examination every one to two years to ensure that ARMD is detected and treated early. The key to successful treatment is early detection and intervention.

Eyecare Medical Group is a Maine Ophthalmology practice staffed by a team of eye care specialists including Board Certified Fellowship trained Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and Intraocular lens implants, (IOL), laser vision correction such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.

To learn more about Eyecare Medical Group in Portland Maine you may visit http://www.eyecaremed.com/ or to learn more about LASIK in Maine you may visit http://www.emglasereyecenter.com/. Eyecare Medical Group is a founding member of the LASIK Eye Surgery Patient Information and LASIK Surgeon Directory at www.seewithlasik.com and the Cataract Surgery, Intraocular Lens Implant (IOL) and Cataract Surgeon Directory at www.aboutcataractsurgery.com.

For additional information, contact:

Gretel Taska, Eyecare Medical Group, 53 Sewall Street, Portland, Maine 04102, gtaska@eyecaremed.com, 1.888.374.2020

SOURCE: Medical Management Services Group, L.L.C.

Volunteer Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and Opticians Needed

Volunteer Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and Opticians needed for a free medical mission in Nashville on February 19th and 20th at McGavock High School for patients without health care. The mission will include free vision services, dental services, and medical services. We expect to see around 2500 patients for free in a two day period. We'll make 400 glasses for patients each day, identify ocular disease, check for glaucoma, provide dental extractions, fillings, cleanings and provide well care and sick exams all for free. We also plan on providing free mammograms, STD testing, diabetic testing, and pap smears. You can read more about our organization at www.ramusa.org or you can watch a 12 minute video that the show 60-minutes did on our organization at http://ramusa.org/learn/media.html.

All equipment will be provided. Volunteers professionals are only requested to attend and see patients. You can donate one day or both days of service. We are especially in need of ophthalmologists.

Please contact Joe Sanfilippo at (615) 500-5880 or at joepnp@yahoo.com if interested

Sincerely,
Joe Sanfilippo APRN, BC
Remote Area Medical Nashville Mission Coordinator

Glaucoma Awareness Month at Eyecare Medical Group in Portland, Maine

Eyecare Medical Group

Portland, Maine (1/6/2011) Eyecare Medical Group in Portland, Maine wishes to announce that Prevent Blindness America has designated January as National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness. Everyone, from infants to seniors is vulnerable. Moreover, among African-American and Hispanic populations, glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness.

“Our patients should feel particularly confident as both Samuel Solish, M.D. and Robert Daly, M.D. are fellowship trained Glaucoma specialists at Eyecare Medical Group. They can attend to even the most complex Glaucoma patient problems and needs,” commented Clement Berry, Chief Executive Officer of Eyecare Medical Group.

Over 3 million Americans, and nearly 70 million people worldwide, have glaucoma. It is estimated that half of them don’t know they have it. Combined with our aging population, we can see an epidemic of blindness looming if we don’t raise awareness about the importance of regular eye examinations to preserve vision.

“This is an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Our understanding of this disease along with the ways in which we can diagnose and treat it have improved considerably”, commented Dr. Daly.

The most common type of glaucoma—primary open angle glaucoma—is hereditary. The Nottingham Glaucoma Study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology evaluated the risk that siblings of Glaucoma patients would themselves develop Glaucoma within their lifetime.

“While we already knew that there was a strong likelihood that family members of glaucoma patients were at greater risk, the Nottingham Study found that siblings were 5 times more likely to develop glaucoma by age 70. “This is we strongly recommend that siblings of Glaucoma patients and Glaucoma suspects be screened for Glaucoma, each and every year, said Dr. Solish.

Eyecare Medical Group is a Maine Ophthalmology practice staffed by a team of eye care specialists including Board Certified Fellowship trained Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Opticians, technical and administrative staff who provide eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and Intraocular lens implants, (IOL), laser vision correction such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, care for diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.

To learn more about Eyecare Medical Group in Portland Maine you may visit http://www.eyecaremed.com/ or to learn more about LASIK in Maine you may visit, http://www.emglasereyecenter.com/. Eyecare Medical Group is a founding member of the LASIK Eye Surgery Patient Information and LASIK Surgeon Directory at http://www.seewithlasik.com/and the Cataract Surgery, Intraocular Lens Implant (IOL) and Cataract Surgeon Directory at http://www.aboutcataractsurgery.com/.

For additional information, contact:
Gretel Taska, Eyecare Medical Group, 53 Sewall Street, Portland, Maine 04102, GTaska@eyecaremed.com, 1.888.374.2020

SOURCE: Medical Management Services Group, L.L.C.

Doctor & Associates of Fairfield County Connecticut Releases Eye Care Patient Information and Education Web Site

Westport, Connecticut (January 6, 2011) Doctor & Associates, an ophthalmology practice with offices in Westport, Wilton and Norwalk, Connecticut dedicated to providing Fairfield County and southern Connecticut eye care patients with convenient and comprehensive advanced eye health and vision care has released a new patient education website at www.doctor-and-associates.com.

“We are pleased to be able to assist patients in learning about common eye problems and conditions, types of eye surgery, as well as their treatment options,” commented Doctor & Associates Medical Director Leslie Doctor, M.D.

The new Doctor & Associates web site is designed to help educate patients so that they can play a more participative role in their eye care. Both the patient and the eye doctor are able to facilitate the entire patient care experience when patients thoroughly understand their eye conditions, treatment options and eye surgery options.

“Today, it is beneficial for patients seeking care for cataracts, cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants (IOL), diabetic retinopathy, corneal disease and transplants, macular degeneration, glaucoma, LASIK and even eyeglasses and contact lenses-to have access to current information and treatment options even before they attend their eye examination,” said Leslie Doctor, M.D.

Doctor & Associates is a leading Connecticut eye care practice providing eye examinations for adults and children, cataract surgery and Intraocular Lens Implants (IOL), laser vision correction such as LASIK, diagnosis and treatment of cornea disease including cornea transplants, diagnosis and management of diseases of the retina including diabetes and age related macular degeneration and diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma as well as contact lenses, eyeglasses and optical services. In addition, for those patients in need of eye surgery, as a founding member of the Wilton Surgery Center, Doctor & Associates eye surgeons are able to provide eye surgery in a convenient, close to home and cost effective ambulatory surgery center.

Doctor & Associates is a founding member of the LASIK Eye Surgery Patient Information and LASIK Surgeon Directory at www.seewithlasik.com and the Cataract Surgery, Intraocular Lens Implant (IOL) and Cataract Surgeon Directory at www.aboutcataractsurgery.com.

For additional information, contact Dottie Figueroa, Doctor & Associates, 129 Kings Highway North, Westport, Connecticut 06880, dfigueroa@drdrgroup.com, 203.227.4113.

SOURCE: Medical Management Services Group, L.L.C.

Carbohydrate Intake Linked to Higher Cataract Risk in Women

According to a study from the Melbourne Visual Impairment Project and published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, women who consume higher amounts of carbohydrates appear to have a higher risk for cortical and nuclear Cataract formation. After adjusting for risk factors and multivariate analysis, women in the highest quartile of total carbohydrate consumption had a significantly risk of having a pure cortical Cataract. The researchers concluded that managing carbohydrate intake could prolong the overall health of the Crystalline Lens, however additional study is warranted.

Cataracts & Antidepressants

Canadian researchers discovered a link between an increased risk of cataracts and certain drugs used to treat depression and anxiety. The study, published in the March 2010 journal, Ophthalmology, involved more than 200,000 patients aged 65 and older. The data indicated a link between Cataracts and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors existed such that those patients using these medications had a 1.23-1.51 times greater risk of having Cataract Surgery than the control group, depending on which medication they were actually taking.

Cataract & LASIK Eye Surgery Directories Announce Blog Availability

Cataract & LASIK Eye Surgery Directories Announce Blog Availability

NORTH ANDOVER, Massachusetts, (4/22/10) Medical Management Services Group, L.L.C. developers and managers of the LASIK information, patient education and LASIK surgeon directory website www.seewithlasik.com and the Cataract Surgery information and Cataract Surgeon directory website www.aboutcataractsurgery.com is pleased to announce the availability of two new eye care blogs to assist in keeping both Cataract and LASIK patients up to date with current information as well as allow for a closer interactive internet experience. "The fields of Cataract Surgery & Intraocular Lens Implantation (IOL) as well as Laser Vision Correction such as LASIK Eye Surgery continue to take advantage of the application of new technology in order to streamline procedural steps and incrementally improve outcomes for patients-and the web is one of the first places patients seek this information, relayed Katherine Carlisle, Managing Partner of Medical Management Services Group, L.L.C.

“Our current sites provide comprehensive and detailed content for visitors. At http://www-seewithlasik-com.blogspot.com and http://cataract-surgery-information.blogspot.com we can give those in need of the most current information about new eye surgery procedures, new eye care technology and eye surgeons a quick snapshot of real time information, said Katherine Carlisle, Managing Partner of Medical Management Services Group, L.L.C.

In order to provide consumers with the most unbiased information, unlike many websites offering information about LASIK, neither www.seewithlasik.com
or www.aboutcataractsurgery.com , nor their associated blogs at http://www-seewithlasik-com.blogspot.com and http://cataract-surgery-information.blogspot.com accept funding, support or advertising of any kind from pharmaceutical, medical device, laser or lens implant manufacturers.

Philadelphia Cataract Surgeons Jeffrey Gordon, MD, Mona Nedjar, MD, Richard Prince, MD & Richard Tax, MD Join Cataract Surgery Website

Philadelphia Cataract Surgeons Jeffrey Gordon, M.D., Mona Nedjar, M.D., Richard Prince, M.D. and Richard Tax, M.D. have joined the Cataract, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants (IOL) patient education website and network at www.aboutcataractsurgery.com. The site offers patients up to date information about symptoms of cataracts, the cataract surgery procedure, Intraocular lens implants (IOL) and detailed and patient friendly information about the cataract surgery experience, types of lens implants to consider, cataracts and astigmatism, cataracts and driving, laser cataract surgery, cataracts and eyeglasses, cataract prevention and complications and side effects of cataract surgery. The site is designed to help patients investigate cataract questions on their own so that they can discuss this information with cataract surgeons in their community. Patients seeking information about Cataracts in Philadelphia or needing Cataract Surgery in Philadelphia can visit the Cataract Surgeon Directory where they can read more about Cataracts, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants with Philadelphia Cataract Surgeon Jeffrey Gordon, M.D., Philadelphia Cataract Surgeon Mona Nedjar, M.D., Philadelphia Cataract Surgeon Richard Prince, M.D. and Philadelphia Cataract Surgeon Richard Tax, M.D.

West Palm Beach Cataract Surgeons Edward Skolnick, MD, Ray Gailitis, MD & Randy Burks, MD Join Cataract, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implant Site

West Palm Beach Cataract Surgeons Edward Skolnick, M.D. of the Skolnick Eye Institute and Ray Gailitis, M.D. and Randy Burks, M.D. of Ophthalmology Consultants have joined the Cataract, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants (IOL) patient education website and network at www.aboutcataractsurgery.com. The site offers patients up to date information about symptoms of cataracts, the cataract surgery procedure, Intraocular lens implants (IOL) and detailed and patient friendly information about the cataract surgery experience, types of lens implants to consider, cataracts and astigmatism, cataracts and driving, laser cataract surgery, cataracts and eyeglasses, cataract prevention and complications and side effects of cataract surgery. The site is designed to help patients investigate cataract questions on their own so that they can discuss this information with cataract surgeons in their community. Patients seeking information about Cataracts in West Palm Beach or needing Cataract Surgery in West Palm Beach can visit the Cataract Surgeon Directory where they can read more about Cataracts, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants with West Palm Cataract Surgeon Edward Skolnick, M.D., West Palm Beach Cataract Surgeon Ray Gailitis, M.D. and West Palm Beach Cataract Surgeon Randy Burks, M.D.

Albany Cataract Surgeon Robert Brass, M.D. Joins Cataract, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implant (IOL) Patient Education Website Network

Albany Cataract Surgeon Robert Brass, M.D. of the Brass Eye Center in Albany New York has joined the Cataract, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants (IOL) patient education website and network at www.aboutcataractsurgery.com. The site offers patients up to date information about symptoms of cataracts, the cataract surgery procedure, Intraocular lens implants (IOL) and detailed and patient friendly information about the cataract surgery experience, types of lens implants to consider, cataracts and astigmatism, cataracts and driving, laser cataract surgery, cataracts and eyeglasses, cataract prevention and complications and side effects of cataract surgery. The site is designed to help patients investigate cataract questions on their own so that they can discuss this information with cataract surgeons in their community. Patients seeking information about Cataracts in Albany or needing Cataract Surgery in Albany can visit the Cataract Surgeon Directory where they can read more about Cataracts, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants with Albany Cataract Surgeon Robert Brass, M.D.

New Jersey Cataract Surgeons Joel Confino, M.D. and Ivan Jacobs, M.D. Join Cataract, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implant (IOL) Patient Education Website

Drs. Joel Confino and Ivan Jacobs of the Eye Care & Surgery Center in New Jersey have joined the Cataract, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants (IOL) patient education website and network at www.aboutcataractsurgery.com. The site offers patients up to date information about symptoms of cataracts, the cataract surgery procedure, Intraocular lens implants (IOL) and detailed and patient friendly information about the cataract surgery experience, types of lens implants to consider, cataracts and astigmatism, cataracts and driving, laser cataract surgery, cataracts and eyeglasses, cataract prevention and complications and side effects of cataract surgery. The site is designed to help patients investigate cataract questions on their own so that they can discuss this information with cataract surgeons in their community. Patients seeking information about Cataracts in Central New Jersey, Cataracts in Northern New Jersey or needing Cataract Surgery in Central New Jersey or Cataract Surgery in Northern New Jersey can visit the Cataract Surgeon Directory where they can read more about Cataracts, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants with New Jersey Cataract Surgeon Joel Confino, M.D. and New Jersey Cataract Surgeon Ivan Jacobs, M.D.

Charleston Cataract Surgeon Ettaleah Bluestein, M.D. Joins Cataract, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implant (IOL) Patient Education Website Network

Charleston Cataract Surgeon, M.D. of Bluestein Custom Vision in Charleston South Carolina has joined the Cataract, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants (IOL) patient education website and network at www.aboutcataractsurgery.com. The site offers patients up to date information about symptoms of cataracts, the cataract surgery procedure, Intraocular lens implants (IOL) and detailed and patient friendly information about the cataract surgery experience, types of lens implants to consider, cataracts and astigmatism, cataracts and driving, laser cataract surgery, cataracts and eyeglasses, cataract prevention and complications and side effects of cataract surgery. The site is designed to help patients investigate cataract questions on their own so that they can discuss this information with cataract surgeons in their community. Patients seeking information about Cataracts in Charleston or needing Cataract Surgery in Charleston can visit the Cataract Surgeon Directory where they can read more about Cataracts, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants with Charleston Cataract Surgeon Ettaleah Bluestein, M.D.

Las Vegas Cataract Surgeon Paul Casey, M.D. Joins Cataract, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implant (IOL) Patient Education Website Network

Las Vegas Cataract Surgeon Paul Casey, M.D. of the Nevada Eye Care in Las Vegas Nevada has joined the Cataract, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants (IOL) patient education website and network at www.aboutcataractsurgery.com. The site offers patients up to date information about symptoms of cataracts, the cataract surgery procedure, Intraocular lens implants (IOL) and detailed and patient friendly information about the cataract surgery experience, types of lens implants to consider, cataracts and astigmatism, cataracts and driving, laser cataract surgery, cataracts and eyeglasses, cataract prevention and complications and side effects of cataract surgery. The site is designed to help patients investigate cataract questions on their own so that they can discuss this information with cataract surgeons in their community. Patients seeking information about Cataracts in Las Vegas or needing Cataract Surgery in Las Vegas can visit the Cataract Surgeon Directory where they can read more about Cataracts, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants with Las Vegas Cataract Surgeon Paul Casey, M.D.

Salt Lake City Cataract Surgeons Alan Crandall, MD, Robert Cionni, MD and Kevin Merkley, MD Join Cataract, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implant Website

Salt Lake City Cataract Surgeons Drs. Crandall, Cionni and Merkley of The Eye Institute in Salt Lake City have joined the Cataract, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants (IOL) patient education website and network at www.aboutcataractsurgery.com. The site offers patients up to date information about symptoms of cataracts, the cataract surgery procedure, Intraocular lens implants (IOL) and detailed and patient friendly information about the cataract surgery experience, types of lens implants to consider, cataracts and astigmatism, cataracts and driving, laser cataract surgery, cataracts and eyeglasses, cataract prevention and complications and side effects of cataract surgery. The site is designed to help patients investigate cataract questions on their own so that they can discuss this information with cataract surgeons in their community. Patients seeking information about Cataracts in Salt Lake City or needing Cataract Surgery in Salt Lake City can visit the Cataract Surgeon Directory where they can read more about Cataracts, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants with Salt Lake City Cataract Surgeon Alan Crandall, M.D., Salt Lake City Cataract Surgeon Robert Cionni, M.D. and Salt Lake City Cataract Surgeon Robert Merkley, M.D.

Miami Cataract Surgeons Joseph Kurstin, M.D. and Nelson Preschel, M.D. Join Cataract, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implant (IOL) Patient Education Website

Miami Cataract Surgeons Drs. Joseph Kurstin and Nelson Preschel of the Laser Eye Center of Miami have joined the Cataract, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants (IOL) patient education website and network at www.aboutcataractsurgery.com. The site offers patients up to date information about symptoms of cataracts, the cataract surgery procedure, Intraocular lens implants (IOL) and detailed and patient friendly information about the cataract surgery experience, types of lens implants to consider, cataracts and astigmatism, cataracts and driving, laser cataract surgery, cataracts and eyeglasses, cataract prevention and complications and side effects of cataract surgery. The site is designed to help patients investigate cataract questions on their own so that they can discuss this information with cataract surgeons in their community. Patients seeking information about Cataracts in Miami or needing Cataract Surgery in Miami can visit the Cataract Surgeon Directory where they can read more about Cataracts, Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants with Miami Cataract Surgeon Joseph Kurstin, M.D. and Miami Cataract Surgeon Nelson Preschel, M.D.