Dr. Peter Calder, M.D. held his annual Spring seminar this past Saturday, March 24, 2018. He discussed the newest and innovative techniques and treatments of Cataracts including new Extended Range of Vision Lenses, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome.
Congratulations to our very own technician, Lizzie, on winning the Outstanding Ophthalmic Technician Award. Lizzie was nominated by another one of our technicians, Jess, for her exemplary work and her excellent patient care.
Curious about cataracts, glaucoma, and dry eyes? Join Dr. Calder on March 24 at 9:00 am for a free seminar and get all of your questions answered. Call (610) 603-5561 to reserve your seat today!
Your vision is precious and directly influences your quality of life. Unfortunately, vision problems tend to become more common with age — for reasons that may or may not be under our control.
There are things you can do to lower your risk of vision problem and preserve the health of your eyes. Read on as our team at Berks Eye Physicians and Surgeons shares our best advice. Continue reading “The Best Ways to Preserve Vision As You Age”
Millions of Americans are affected by dry eye syndrome, yet there is a lot of confusion about the condition. Below, the team at Berks Eye Physicians and Surgeons answers the most commonly asked questions about dry eye. If you need clarification about any of this information, we invite you to call or email our practice. Continue reading “Most Commonly Asked Questions about Dry Eye”
Diabetes threatens the health of numerous organs and systems of the body, including the eyes and visual system. It raises the risk of serious eye problems that can lead to blindness. One of the most prominent vision-related threats to people with diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, which damages the small blood vessels in the retina. The disease can cause the retina to grow weak, abnormal blood vessels that leak blood and fluid; it can also trigger the growth of scar tissue in the eye.
Routine eye exams can catch problems like diabetic retinopathy in their early stages and keep them at bay. The team at Berks Eye Physicians and Surgeons encourages people with diabetes to be diligent about scheduling regular eye exams to stay ahead of vision problems. Continue reading “Why People with Diabetes Need Routine Eye Exams”
A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s natural lens. To treat cataracts, surgeons remove the lens and replace it with an artificial lens, which restores clear vision. The specific type of artificial lens implant used is determined preoperatively, based on a discussion between surgeon and patient.
The standard type of IOL placed during surgery is the monofocal IOL, which is typically covered by Medicare insurance. This lens restores clear vision at a single fixed distance. Many patients with monofocal IOLs opt for the IOL to correct distance vision, and then they wear reading glasses to see clearly while performing up-close tasks like sending a text message or checking a watch.
The team at Berks Eye Physicians and Surgeons understands that although monofocal IOLs are certainly effective, they are not the ideal choice for every patient. We know that our patients are diverse and have unique vision needs; therefore, we offer several types of IOLs to suit different needs and goals. Continue reading “Clear Vision after Cataracts with Advanced IOLs”
Join Dr. Peter Calder for a very informative seminar on the latest advances in the treatment of #cataracts, #glaucoma and chronic #DryEye. Breakfast will also served! The seminar will be held on Saturday, October 14th at 9:00 am the Crowne Plaza Reading. RESERVE A SEAT: 610.603.5561
We are excited to announce Dr. Elizabeth Geary joined Berks Eye Physicians and Surgeons Today! She accepts most medical insurances and many vision insurances including Davis Vision, VSP, VBA, NVA and some Eyemed plans.
Are you struggling with your vision on a daily basis? Berks Eye offers a low vision evaluation to qualifying patients who suffer from conditions such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. Dr. Dayna Luckey, our low vision specialist, will perform an in depth refraction in an effort to optimize your glasses prescription. She will also demonstrate a few tools and devices that may help to make your day-to-day just a little bit easier. Call to schedule your appointment today!
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