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Cataract Patient Story

Under the advice of a colleague, I travelled from Portugal to have my cataracts done by Dr. Joel Confino.  He originally lived in New Jersey and was transferred to our office in Lisbon. When he was diagnosed with cataracts he travelled back to the US to see Dr....

Are You Concerned About Cataracts?

Are You Concerned About Cataracts? Cataracts are one of the most common senior eye problems we hear about-and seniors worry about! There are many myths and misunderstandings about cataracts and cataract surgery that sometimes cause unnecessary concern. Here are...

Arms Too Short?

Book Online Appointment Today! Age Changes Your Vision! Chances are, if you’re over 40, you're experiencing problems with up close & arms length vision. This is called presbyopia, a condition that affects almost everyone as they age. Presbyopia Changes Your...

Glaucoma Treatment: What is MIGS?

What is MIGS Glaucoma Treatment? MIGS is a group of glaucoma surgical treatments that are Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery approaches to controlling eye pressure. The most common type of glaucoma-called Primary Open Angle Glaucoma is typically treated with eye...

Need a New Look for the New Year?

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Glaucoma Exam & Testing Time!

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and a reminder to have a thorough glaucoma eye exam and testing. Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic as a result of a fluid buildup in the front of the eye creating an elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP). This is the...