All patients are dilated for initial exam. It is suggested that you get a ride. Please bring the following:
This is a non-contact retinal scanning device used to study the anatomy of the retina. It requires dilation of the pupils and takes about 10 minutes.
Frequently fluorescein angiography is performed to evaluate retinal disease. A technician will photograph you using a digital camera system in the office. This study requires a small injection of vegetable dye into a vein in your arm. Sometimes a second dye is also used which is called Indocyanine Green (ICG). Serial photographs are taken of your retina through a dilated pupil. The test takes approximately 15-20 minutes. Dr. Weber will review the results with you. Most patients tolerate this test very well without any side effects and do not require any pre-medication. Some patients feel nauseated for a few minutes.
Optomap Fundus Photography This is a camera system developed to take wide angle pictures of the retina. It is non-invasive. It produces a 200 degree color view of the back of the eye for studying retinal diseases. No dilation is required.
This is a non-invasive imaging device for the eye which allows us to evaluate the retina when there is poor visualization by examination. It takes approximately 10 minutes.
This is a non-invasive test for measuring peripheral field and central field. It does not require dilation and takes approximately 15 minutes.
This is an ambulatory procedure performed in the laser suite in the Suffolk Surgery Center on the 1st floor of our office building at 1500 William Floyd Parkway. Laser treatment is also performed as an in-office procedure at our Commack Office. It is recommended that a family member drive you for this appointment, as dilation is required. Laser is performed for many retinal conditions including diabetes, macular degeneration, retinal holes and retinal tears. These procedures are typically pain free. Frequently you can resume all of your normal activities afterwards.
This is an in-office procedure to repair retinal tears. A probe is placed on the wall of the eye in the area of the retinal tear and a small freeze is applied. Medication is placed on the eye to block pain.
This is an in-office procedure to repair retinal detachments. It requires a small injection of gas into the eye, head positioning and cryopexy.
We are offering Macugen treatment for wet macular degeneration. This is done in the office with dilation. There is usually minimal pain. Treatments are given at 6 week intervals for a duration of 18 treatments.
We are offering Lucentis therapy for the treatment of wet macular degeneration and retinal vein occlusions. It does require dilation of the pupils and is administered as a painless eye injection in the office. A series of treatments is usually required.
We are offering Avastin therapy for several problems including the treatment of wet macular degeneration, macular edema associated with vein occlusion, diabetes, cataract surgery, and uveitis. It does require dilation of the pupils and it is administered as a painless eye injection in the office. A series of treatments may be required.
Dr. Weber performs surgeries in our on-site ambulatory surgery center, The Suffolk Surgery Center, located at 1500 William Floyd Parkway, first floor. The center is a safe, practical, and pleasant alternative to hospital based surgery. It is fully accredited, and Medicare approved. There is a staff of board certified anesthesiologists, and a staff of experienced nurses and surgical technologists. Visit the website at: www.suffolksurgerycenter.com
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