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Eye & Cosmetic Surgery:
Clinical Conditions & Program Offerings
The Eye and Cosmetic Surgery Center at Mercy specializes
in the diagnosis and treatment of both common and complex vision
problems
and offers cosmetic treatments
for the facial area. Areas of expertise include:
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a condition in which near objects are seen properly, but objects far away appear out of focus. This condition affects nearly 30 percent of the population according to the American Optometric Association and occurs when the eyeball is too long or the cornea has too much curvature. Signs of myopia include trouble seeing a TV screen or a chalkboard. Corrective eyewear can be prescribed or surgical options, including LASIK surgery, can be recommended.
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a condition in which far away objects are seen properly, but close objects appear out of focus. This condition occurs if the eyeball is too short or the cornea has too little curvature. Signs of hyperopia include difficulty maintaining focus on near objects and headaches, aching, and/or burning eyes after a long period of focus on near objects. A comprehensive eye exam should be conducted to confirm hyperopia. Corrective eyewear can be prescribed or surgical options, including LASIK surgery, can be recommended.
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a condition in which an irregular shape of the cornea can create blurred or distorted vision at all distances. Signs of astigmatism include blurred vision at all or several distances, headaches, and eye strain. Astigmatism can now be corrected during cataract surgery with the newly FDA approved Toric lens. Corrective eyewear can be prescribed, or in severe cases, corneal modification may be recommended.
Presbyopia
Presbyopia is a condition in which a person seems to suddenly lose the ability to focus on close objects. Presbyopia occurs due to decreased flexibility in the crystalline lens of the eye. A part of the natural aging process, presbyopia cannot be prevented and usually becomes noticeable in the early-to mid-forties. Signs of presbyopia include holding reading materials at arm's length and blurred vision at a normal reading distance. Corrective eyewear is usually prescribed, though the type of eyewear, use of the eyewear and success of utilizing the new eyewear vary greatly. The Eye and Cosmetic Surgery Center is one of the only eye-care centers to offer the Crystalens, ReZoom, and ReStor, multi-focal accommodating intraocular lenses that automatically moves with the eye to improve focus at all distances.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disease in which a build up of pressure in the eye can damage the optic nerve and cause vision loss. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States according to the American Optometric Association, and the most common type of glaucoma develops without symptoms. Glaucoma cannot be prevented, however, early detection is critical to controlling the disease and slowing vision loss.
The Eye and Cosmetic Surgery Center offers the new GDx Nerve Fiber Analyzer for glaucoma evaluations. GDx testing enables physicians to detect glaucoma five to seven years earlier than other conventional tests, providing far more time to treat it. Those at high risk for glaucoma, including people with a family history of glaucoma, African-Americans, and people who are very nearsighted should be tested once a year. Treatment for glaucoma aims to relieve pressure in the eyes and includes prescription eye drops, medications, and in some cases, laser treatment.
For more information or to schedule an appointment please call The Eye and Cosmetic Surgery Center at Mercy Medical Center at 410-332-9500 or our Lutherville office at 410-821-5333 for Dr. Rowen/410-828-6000 for Dr. Bohner.
Cataracts
A cataract causes blurred or distorted vision due to clouding of the lens of the eye. Cataracts cannot be prevented, however, signs of a forming cataract include the appearance of spots in front of the eyes, blurred or hazy vision, increased sensitivity to glare, and the feeling of a film over the eyes. The presence of a cataract can be confirmed through a comprehensive eye exam and the cataract may be monitored for a period of time. If the cataract interferes with normal daily activities surgery (involving the removal of the lens and replacement with an artificial lens) may be recommended.
The Eye and Cosmetic Surgery Center is one of the only eye-care centers to offer the Crystalens, ReZoom, and ReStor, multi-focal and accommodating intraocular lenses that automatically move with the eye to improve focus at all distances. The Eye and Cosmetic Surgery Center offers a new FDA approved Cataract Toric lens to treat patients with astigmatism. Also offered at The Eye and Cosmetic Surgery Center is "instant vision" cataract surgery, a procedure to remove cataracts without the use of needles, stitches or patches.
Cosmetic Procedures
The Eye and Cosmetic Surgery Center offers a variety of cosmetic procedures performed in office and OR venues. In office procedures include, Botox, Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, Fraxel II, IPL,spider vein treatment, Laser Hair Removal, microdermabrassion, Obagi skin care treatment, and Obagi blue peel. Out-patient surgical procedures include upper and lower lid blepharoplasty (for "bags around the eyes"), lower eye lid or full face resurfacing using the CO2 or Erbium laser, Ptosis upper lid repair (relaxed eye muscles causing partial lid closure), and Xanthelasma (plaque that forms around the eye) removal.
Now Accepting New Patients.
Most Insurances Accepted.
Please call for an appointment.
Mercy Medical Center Office: 410-332-9500
Lutherville Office: Dr. Rowen 410-821-5333 or Dr. Bohner 410-828-6000
Tollfree: 1-800-MD-Mercy (1-800-636-3729)
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