Mrs. C’s Cataract Patient Story

“Dear Future Cataract Patients,

I would like to tell you about an exciting doctor I met. First let me tell you how. I live in senior housing and I asked around who everyone went to. The majority of them recommend Dr. Shah in Warren. I called for an appointment and was pleasantly surprised when I met Dr. Shah. She greeted me with a nice smile and said to me let's see what you’ve got. She told me that I had a cataract in each eye and that to see clearly we could do cataract surgery with lens implants. I had the cataract surgery in April and I want to thank her very much for restoring my vision. I have since recommended her to many residents here and they have agree that she is wonderful.

Thank you again Dr. Shah.

Sweetly,

 Ms. C”

If you or someone you know is experiencing cataract symptoms such as cloudy foggy vision, glare or difficult night driving and would like to learn more about cataract surgery & lens implants please call The Eye Care & Surgery Center at 908-789-8999, visit The Eye Care & Surgery Center, or facebook.com/eyecareandsurgerycenter to schedule an appointment.

The Eye Care & Surgery Center is an affiliate of Prism Vision Group and is located at 592 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, 10 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, New Jersey 07059 and 517 Route One South, Suite 1100, Iselin, New Jersey 08830, and is conveniently located for patients from throughout central and northern New Jersey.

Fat Transfer Procedure Instead of Fillers?

Blame it on your 5 A.M. spin class or missing your morning coffee because of the long line, but the exhaustion written on our faces isn’t pretty. When concealer isn’t enough, you may wonder what cosmetic procedure would help restore that youthful glow to your eyes. 

New Jersey Eye Plastic Surgeon James Chelnis, M.D. at The Eye Care & Surgery Center in Westfield shares information on fat transferring as a technique for facial rejuvenation.  

“You might be surprised that fat transfer is still a popular technique with fillers being so popular today. Modern fillers are definite upgrades from the previous generation technology. Fat transfer is a time-tested technology that uses your fat and puts it where you wish it would be! Since it comes from your body, there is no chance that you would be reactive or allergic to it. If you travel a lot and have a want to be free of repeat appointments for facial fillers, fat transfer could be an excellent option. The procedure usually uses fat from your abdomen but there are other good sources too, such as from certain parts of your thighs or flanks. This is determined prior to the procedure with your physician. During the same visit, the fat can be added to the targeted area to complete the treatment. Fat harvesting is typically done through a tiny site a few millimeters wide and heals very quickly as a result. Technical elements to the procedure include how to prepare the harvested fat for injection. There are many options for harvesting including choosing a donor site, selecting the proper instrumentation for harvesting and injection, and fitting the procedure into the patient’s larger aesthetic goals. One of the most common and effective places to use fat transfer is in the area around the eyes, particularly when hollowing and shadowing under the eyes. There isn’t much in the way of preparing for fat transfers outside of normal steps before any procedure. This includes pausing blood-thinning medications and supplements before the procedure and keeping away from strenuous activity for a short time after the procedure. Typically, fat transfers can last much longer than fillers, sometimes for many years, and as a result, in the long term can be much less expensive than fillers. This is great for patients that want something resembling a “one and done” approach to aesthetics. Since it is a medical procedure, there is a recovery period, but not as would be seen from a more invasive surgical option. Patients should expect short term soreness or bruising from the donor site and some short term swelling in the recipient site.”

Laser Treatment Can Be First Choice for Glaucoma

Researchers reporting in The Lancet on the LiGHT Study concluded that a change in the clinical practice pattern of how we treat glaucoma should be implemented so that glaucoma laser treatment was a first choice treatment, rather than eye drops which is the typical approach to glaucoma treatment. The LiGHT Study compared eye drops to glaucoma Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) treatment in terms of lowering intraocular pressure, health related quality of life, cost and cost effectiveness. The data was gathered and analyzed and concluded that Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) should be offered as a first-line treatment for open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension, supporting a change in clinical practice.

If you or someone you know is at risk for glaucoma, has ocular hypertension or is being treated for glaucoma, please be certain you have regular eye exams with glaucoma testing to prevent vision loss. Ask your eye doctor about treatment options such as SLT for glaucoma when you schedule your exam at The Eye Care & Surgery Center at 908-789-8999, visit The Eye Care & Surgery Center, or facebook.com/eyecareandsurgerycenter to schedule an appointment.

The Eye Care & Surgery Center is an affiliate of Prism Vision Group and is located at 592 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, 10 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, New Jersey 07059 and 517 Route One South, Suite 1100, Iselin, New Jersey 08830, and is conveniently located for patients from throughout central and northern New Jersey.

Microscopic Stents Help Lower Eye Pressure in Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, and its prevalence will continue to increase as our population ages. For most patients, the initial treatment for glaucoma will begin with eye drops or laser treatment, or even both. Patients often have a difficult time adhering to a schedule of single or even multiple doses of eye drops and thus find an initial laser treatment beneficial. Sometimes even with eye drops and laser treatment for glaucoma it is not possible to lower the intraocular pressure enough to reduce the risk of vision loss. For these patients there has been the next step of complex incisional glaucoma surgery. Recent advances in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) using microscopic stents has been shown to provide excellent results for many glaucoma patients. Reports in the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery of patients who had iStent-a tiny titanium stent-implanted through a microscopic incision, had excellent pressure lowering and even were able to reduce their need for eye drops! The data shared was from a long term 5 year clinical study and offers great promise for glaucoma patients.

The best way to prevent vision loss from glaucoma is by having regular eye exams and glaucoma testing as recommended by your eye doctor. Schedule an eye exam at The Eye Care & Surgery Center at 908-789-8999, visit The Eye Care & Surgery Center, or facebook.com/eyecareandsurgerycenter to schedule an appointment.

The Eye Care & Surgery Center is an affiliate of Prism Vision Group and is located at 592 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, 10 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, New Jersey 07059 and 517 Route One South, Suite 1100, Iselin, New Jersey 08830, and is conveniently located for patients from throughout central and northern New Jersey.

Glaucoma Risk in Migraine Sufferers

Did you know that if you suffer from migraines you are at greater risk for developing glaucoma? There are many risk factors that can influence the likelihood that you will develop glaucoma. These include factors such as high pressure in the eye, called intraocular pressure or IOP, your family history-especially if your siblings have glaucoma, smoking, sleep apnea, diabetes and other vascular diseases, race-as patients of African-American heritage and Hispanic backgrounds are at greater risk and even the age of onset of menopause. Recently, researchers reported on a study where they found that patients who suffered from migraines had 1.68 times the risk of the average patient for developing glaucoma. When you visit us for your routine eye exam please share whether you have ever experienced a migraine and whether you currently have even an occasional migraine headache.

If you or someone you know suffers from migraine headaches it is important to have regular eye exams with glaucoma testing as migraines increase the risk of glaucoma! Schedule an eye exam at The Eye Care & Surgery Center at 908-789-8999, visit The Eye Care & Surgery Center, or facebook.com/eyecareandsurgerycenter to schedule an appointment.

The Eye Care & Surgery Center is an affiliate of Prism Vision Group and is located at 592 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, 10 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, New Jersey 07059 and 517 Route One South, Suite 1100, Iselin, New Jersey 08830, and is conveniently located for patients from throughout central and northern New Jersey.