Long Island LASIK Specialists

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Long Island Macular Degeneration (AMD) Specialists

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is common in individuals 60 years of age and older. Symptoms of AMD include problems with reading small print, spots clouding vision and visual distortion. While there is no cure for AMD, the retinal specialists at Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island are world leaders in AMD treatments, specializing in a number of innovative medical strategies that help slow the progression of the disease, including new medications such as LUCENTIS and MACUGEN. OCLI’s retinal specialists are past and current participants in the AREDS nutritional supplement studies.

LUCENTIS is a new prescription medication for the treatment of wet, age-related macular degeneration. Studies have shown that treatment with LUCENTIS may allow patients to improve vision or keep the vision they have. The ophthalmic team at OCLI has been involved in clinical research for LUCENTIS, participating in studies and trials of medication to develop this cutting-edge AMD treatment. Learn more...

Click HERE to learn more about another macular degeneration treatment called Avastin.

MACUGEN is used for the treatment of wet, age-related macular degeneration to preserve vision by slowing vision loss. MACUGEN works by blocking the signals that cause abnormal blood vessels in the eye to grow and leak. By slowing the growth of abnormal blood vessels, the medicine slows vision damage and loss.

The Age- Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), sponsored by the National Eye Institute, found that high levels of antioxidants and zinc can reduce the risk of developing age related macular degeneration (AMD) by nearly 25 percent. The Retinal specialists at Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island have participated in AREDS nutritional supplement studies and continue to participate in studies on AMD.

Individuals who are at a high risk for developing advanced AMD should consult with an AMD specialist at OCLI before taking the AREDS nutritional combinations.

To learn more about these procedures or to be screened for retinal conditions, call OCLI today to schedule an appointment with one of our renowned retinal specialists. OCLI eye doctors also offer effective treatments for Long Island retinal detachment and diabetic retinopathy patients.

In addition to treating Long Island retinal surgery patients, the physicians of OCLI also specialize in treating Long Island glaucoma, LASIK, and cataract patients with innovative technologies including Intraocular lenses (IOLs). To learn more about how Long Island IOL eye surgery, LASIK, and glaucoma patients have improved their vision and gained freedom from a variety of vision conditions, please visit our LASIK, glaucoma, cataract, or IOL pages.