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May is Healthy Vision Month: Find the Top Doctor
May is Healthy Vision Month, a national eye health observance sponsored by the National Eye Health Education Program and the National Eye Institute. The goal of Healthy Vision Month is to promote the importance of getting annual eye exams. Routine eye examinations are essential in diagnosing and treating eye diseases and visual disorders such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and other potentially serious conditions as well as treating less serious conditions such as computer vision syndrome, dry eyes, itchy eyes and vision related migraines.
“Dramatic advances in the medical and surgical management of these conditions have been significant in recent years,” said Dr. John J. Connolly, President and CEO of Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. and former president of New York Medical College. “That’s why it is so critical that consumers seek the most qualified ophthalmologist for their particular medical needs. “
Many individuals who have worn glasses or contacts for most of their lives may be speaking to their ophthalmologists about laser vision correction surgery.
As the technology for laser vision correction surgery advances doctors have an even greater responsibility to be meticulous about the procedure. “This means that patients seeking laser vision correction need to make informed choices about finding a doctor who is qualified and experienced in performing the procedure,” said Dr. Connolly. “While only about 1-5% of cases of LASIK surgeries result in complications, the importance of finding a skilled and certified ophthalmologist is crucial. America’s Top Doctors® now in its 8th edition, is the best resource to help people find the qualified eye care professionals that they are looking for.”
America’s Top Doctors® contains detailed profiles of nearly 230 of the nation’s leading ophthalmologists. It is available at all major bookstores, online at http://www.castleconnolly.com/ or via the toll-free number 1.800.399.3627.
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