- CryotherapyMost retinal tears (the early stage of retinal detachment) are treated with laser surgery or cryotherapy (freezing), both of which reattach the retina to the back wall of the eye. This treatment usually prevents retinal detachment and is performed in the doctor’s office with little to no discomfort.
- GlaucomaComprehensive eye exams are essential to maintaining good eye health. In addition to correcting vision problems, a routine exam can detect many eye diseases, such as glaucoma, before any symptoms are present. Early detection is key to treating such diseases and preventing any vision loss.
- OphthalmologyJohn Donahue, MD, Ph.D., specializes in pediatric ophthalmology. Dr. Donahue also treats cases of adult strabismus. Call us at 401-272-2020 in our Providence office for more information or to schedule an appointment.
- Macular DegenerationAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of legal blindness in the United States. In fact, 2.2% of people 65 years or older have severe vision problems from the disease.
- Laser Eye SurgeryThe conventional treatment for these conditions is glasses or contact lenses. However, more and more people are now choosing refractive surgery, or LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis), to correct their vision. A highly successful procedure, LASIK can significantly reduce or eliminate the need for corrective lenses.
- CataractsMany things change as time passes. Vision is one of them. The aging process affects clarity and quality of vision, which may affect your ability to drive at night. Two primary causes of vision loss with age are cataracts and presbyopia.
- Cataract SurgeryWith approximately three million procedures performed each year in the U.S., cataract surgery is the most common surgical eye procedure. It has a proven track record for restoring vision. The standard surgical treatment for cataracts is to remove the cloudy crystalline lens (cataract) and replace it with an intraocular lens implant to restore vision. When performed using a conventional lens implant, this treatment still leaves many people dependent on glasses in their daily lives. Now new lens technologies allow us to do more. Today, presbyopia can be treated at the same time as cataracts with new technology lens implants.
- Eye ExamIt is recommended that all children have their vision checked by their pediatrician, family doctor, or ophthalmologist before their fourth birthday. If any problem is detected, the child should be referred to a pediatric ophthalmologist for a more specialized eye exam. Most serious eye problems that affect children can be diagnosed during an eye examination by a pediatric ophthalmologist.
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyDiabetic retinopathy results when blood vessels in the retina are damaged due to high blood-sugar levels in people with diabetes.
- BotoxThe latest advances in cosmetic facial procedures and skin rejuvenation make it easier than ever to maintain a healthy, youthful appearance. Some of these procedures such as Botox®, and facial fillers – including Restylane, Collagen and Juvederm – are non-invasive...
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- Plastic SurgeryThe Rhode Island Eye Institute offers a full range of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures that can dramatically improve the appearance of the eyes, forehead, face, and neck. Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeons are trained and certified in both eye surgery and plastic surgery making them the best qualified to perform delicate and complex procedures. “Puffiness”, “bags”, and “circles” around the eyes, drooping brows, as well as fine lines, wrinkles, jowls, scars in the skin, and many other manifestations of the aging process can now be treated often with minimal or no downtime.
- BlepharoplastyBlepharoplasty (eyelid correction) – is a small-incision surgical procedure to correct excessive skin and fat pockets of the upper and lower eyelids.
- Cosmetic SurgeryWhen considering cosmetic surgery, especially of the eyes and surrounding face, it is wise to consult a certified ophthalmic plastic surgeon (see www.asoprs.org ), an ophthalmologist, who specializes in the sensitive tissues around the eyes. There are less than 500 of these specially trained physicians in the country.
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