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Dr. Nattis Addresses Nassau County Optometric Society About Acrysof Restor and Toric Lens Implants
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On January 11th Richard Nattis, MD FAAO, Medical Director of Lindenhurst Eye Physicians & Surgeons was the guest speaker at a Continuing Education event for members of the Nassau County Optometric Society. He addressed them on the subject of the AcrySof Restor Intraocular Lens implant that he uses during cataract surgery and explained how the implant works as well as the success rates it has achieved. Dr. Nattis has been certified to use the Restor Lens since 2005 and routinely employs it during cataract surgery to improve his patient's eyesight.
It allows them to see very well and reduces dependency on both distance and reading glasses after cataract surgery. He also brought everyone up to date with the worldwide experience and his own personal experience with this remarkable technology. Also discussed during his presentation was the use of the new AcrySof Toric implant, which will correct astigmatism during cataract surgery. This procedure has also been very successful in allowing patients to see very well after surgery without distance glasses. Dr. Nattis explained that to insure success with both of these types of implants, patients must go through a rigorous screening procedure. If you think that you may be a candidate for either of these procedures, call Lindenhurst Eye Physicians and Surgeons and make an appointment for a comprehensive screening.
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AcrySof Restor Intraocular Lens
AcrySof Toric implants
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Dr. Richard Nattis of Lindenhurst Eye Honored By National Guard |
| Receives Recognition for His Support During The Past 25 Years
Richard Nattis, MD FAAO, has been the recipient of numerous awards and tributes over the years, but admits that his most recent left him "humbled and nearly speechless." Dr. Nattis, medical director at Lindenhurst Eye Physicians and Surgeons was recently honored by the 3rd Battalion, 142nd AVN Regiment of the National Guard in recognition for his "support for the men and women of the United States Army and all those who sacrifice for the defense of our country and our way of life." He was presented with a commemorative plaque and an American flag which was carried aboard a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter on a combat battlefield circulation mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The mission #MTN 1 flew over Baghdad and to several U.S. Forward Operating Bases in Iraq on March 23, 2009.
"I couldn't believe it," said Dr. Nattis, who has been performing yearly flight physicals, blood work, EKG, eye and hearing exams for National Guard patients since opening his practice in 1984, "I think about all the sacrifices they make, leaving home and family behind and putting themselves in harms way to protect our freedom. It's the least I could do to help." He explained that many of the men and women he has treated over the past 25 years have served in combat zones like Iraq and Afghanistan as well as other dangerous locations around the world. He concluded, "I am very proud to have been given the opportunity to serve our men and women in uniform. This is a once in a lifetime honor for which I am deeply grateful to have received."
Lindenhurst Eye Physicians & Surgeons (www.livisioncorrection.com) provides comprehensive eye care from routine checkups to LASIK eye surgery and complex ophthalmic surgery. Their offices are located in Lindenhurst, West Islip, Garden City and Amityville.
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Lindenhurst Eye Physicians and Surgeons are happy to welcome Dr. Jay Gross to our practice. |
Dr. Gross is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with special interest in cataract and intra-ocular lens surgery. He brings to Lindenhurst Eye Physicians and Surgeons his extensive experience with state of the art cataract and lens implant surgery in a professional, caring and nurturing manner where patients' concerns and well being are paramount.
Dr. Gross was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He attended schools in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Brussels, Belgium; and received his medical training at Albany Medical College, Albany, NY. He took an internship at Long Island Jewish Hospital, residencies at Brooklyn Eye & Ear Hospital, Brooklyn, NY and George Washington University Hospital, Washington D.C. In 1978, he joined the Santa Monica Eye Medical Group in California, for an additional year of training, as well as to gain experience in an ophthalmology office and to see what California was like. Now, 31 years later, he is returning "home" to Long Island to be closer to his family.
He was Chief of the Ophthalmology section at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center for many years and served on their Executive Medical Board for 2 terms. He was the Ophthalmology instructor and Clinic Preceptor for the Family Medicine Residency program for 26 years and was twice honored for excellence in teaching. He also donated time to the Venice Family Clinic and Center for Healthy Aging. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine.
In 2008, Los Angeles Magazine named him one of Southern California Super Doctors. He is a lifetime member of the American Registry of Outstanding Professionals and was named in Consumers Research Council of America's Guide to America's Top Ophthalmologists for the past 3 years.
In addition to being Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology,
Dr. Gross is a member of the following Medical Societies:
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- American Medical Association
- American College of Surgeons
- California Association of Ophthalmology
- California Medical Association
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Lindenhurst Eye Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Amityville Office At 333 Broadway
BEST OF LUCK Dr. Richard Nattis, Medical Director and Dr. Jeffery Nudelman, Pediatric Ophthalmologist are pictured at the grand opening of Lindenhurst Eye Physicians & Surgeons new Amityville office at 333 Broadway.
GRAND OPENING Cutting the ribbon at Lindenhurst Eye Physicians & Surgeons new Amityville office grand opening is John Diliberto, president of the Amityville Chamber of Commerce. Pictured left to right are: Mary Scaccia, LASIK Coordinator; Dr. Richard Nattis, Medical Director; Mr. Diliberto and Geralyn Bozza, Secretary of the Amityville Chamber of Commerce.
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Welcome to the practice for Dr. Hsu
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Cynthia Hsu to our staff. Her experience and dedication to promoting healthy eyes will complement our staff of specialists and enhance our commitment to provide the best care for our patients. Dr. Hsu is a specialist in corneal diseases and corneal transplantation.
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New State of the Art Technology
The Zeiss Stratus OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography). The Stratus OCT facilitates diagnosis and management of retinal diseases and glaucoma. The Stratus OCT minimizes patient discomfort, as it is a non-contact camera that permits detailed examination of the retina and optic nerve head in our office.
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Nutrition and
Vitamins for Your Eyes
Is eating carrots really good for the eyes,
or do moms just say that to inflict the vegetable
on their kids? One average-sized carrot contains
twice the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
of vitamin A, which happens to be very good
for your eyes. If you don’t like carrots,
there are lots of foods that contain vitamin
A and other nutrients your eyes need. |
Antioxidants – New studies suggest that broccoli may
be a powerful force in preventing blindness.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School
of Medicine have discovered that sulforaphane,
the naturally occurring antioxidant in broccoli
and broccoli sprouts, protects the eye from
damage caused by the sun’s ultraviolet
light. Carotenoids give carrots their orange
color. You can find them in many red, yellow
and orange fruits and vegetables. As well as
in green, leafy vegetables. |
Vitamin
C and Bioflavonoids –
Ever-popular vitamin C may reduce your risk
of glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration.
Bioflavonoids help your body to absorb vitamin
C and some work as antioxidants themselves.
Vitamin E and Minerals – Like vitamins
A & C, vitamin E may reduce your risk of
cataracts and macular degeneration. The minerals
selenium and zinc help your body to absorb antioxidant
vitamins and may have their own protective effects
as well. Try the following foods to make sure
you get enough eye protecting nutrients: |
| Vitamin A: |
Cod Liver Oil, Liver, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes,
Butternut Squash. |
| Lutein & Zeaxanthin: |
Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens. |
| Vitamin C: |
Sweet Peppers (Red Or Green), Kale, Strawberries,
Broccoli, Oranges, Cantaloupe. |
| Bioflavonoids: |
Citrus, Fruits, Cherries, Grapes, Plums. |
| Vitamin E: |
Sunflower Seeds, Almonds, Hazelnuts. |
| Selenium: |
Brazil Nuts, Yeast, Seafood. |
| Zinc: |
Oysters, Hamburgers,
Yeast, Nuts |
| Fatty Acids: |
Cold-Water Fish (Salmon, Mackerel, Trout) |
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PRESBYOPIA:
IS IT ME, OR IS PRINT GETTING SMALLER THESE
DAYS?
When the age monster comes calling
on baby-boomers, he usually steals away some
of their ability to do things the way they used
to – including the ability to read fine
print. The forty-and-over crowd is finding that
their arms are “growing shorter”
as words become difficult to see up close, and
they must hold small items at arm’s length
in order to view them clearly. |
Called presbyopia,
this condition occurs as eyes gradually lose
their ability to focus on objects in the near
range. But boomers have more choices than their
parents ever did. When it comes to near vision
correction, reading glasses are a popular option.
They come in all styles and colors. They come
as a multi-focal with lines or no-line bifocals
or progressive lens. Monovision contact lenses
are another option as well as LASIK surgery
with monovision correction. Your eye care professional
will help you decide which one is best for you. |
EYEDROPS
Eye drops contain medicines that are used to
treat many eye diseases and conditions. Some
are also helpful for relieving eye discomfort. |
USING MEDICATIONS
WISELY
When your physician prescribes any medication
for you, you should always be aware of the following
important information:
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Make sure you know the name of the medication.
It always has a “generic” name
as well as a brand name. |
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Make sure you know how often you
need to take the drops. |
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Call your Eye MD if you are unclear as
how to use the new medication or if you
have any questions. |
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