Cataract Patient Story

   

My name is John T. Crowder. Approximately one year ago I had the Symfony multifocal lens implanted in both eyes, about one month apart. Now, at age 70 I can see as well as I could when I was 40.  I was just frustrated trying to keep up with reading glasses and could also tell that my distance vision was fading, although I didn't have cataracts. Now I can see extremely well at a distance and can text, use my computer and see almost anything without any kind of glasses. The only time I ever need "cheaters" is when reading small print at night with artificial lighting. I had some night glare and concentric circles around lights but that has faded away and I have absolutely no problems driving at night.

I am very active and spend several days a week in the woods and often running heavy equipment. What a pleasure being able to see all around the equipment and then glance down at the gauges instantly with no glasses. This surgery has truly been a panacea for me and has taken a lot of frustration out of my life.  Most importantly I can see the things I love most, like my great grandson Samuel sitting here beside me.

I enthusiastically and without reservation recommend Dr. Marc Michaelson and his staff. They are extremely talented and professional. The procedure was painless and quick.

John T. Crowder

If you or some you know is experiencing cataract symptoms such as cloudy foggy vision, glare or difficult night driving and would like to learn more about cataract surgery & lens implants please call Alabama Eye & Cataract Center in Birmingham at 205-930-0930, visit Alabama Eye & Cataract Center, Google+ or www.facebook.com/alabamaeyeandcataractcenter. 

Michelson Laser Vision and Alabama Eye & Cataract Center are leading eye care centers in Birmingham located at UAB-Highlands, 1201 11th Avenue S, Suite 501, Birmingham, Alabama 35205 and staffed by UAB Medicine eye doctors and eye specialists.

Glaucoma, Eye Pressure & Inhalers: No Need to Worry!

Glaucoma, Eye Pressure & Allergy Steroid Inhalers

For certain patients taking oral steroid medications for asthma or severe arthritis can actually elevate their intraocular pressure (IOP) and cause them to develop glaucoma. In the recent past, it has become very common to treat the symptoms of season allergies-such as a runny nose, itching and sneezing, with Flonase® (Fluticasone) which is administered with an inhaler. In fact Flonase® inhalers are now available “over the counter” without a prescription at your local pharmacy so that you can just buy them and begin treating yourself.  Is it safe to use Flonase® inhalers if you are at risk of high eye pressure and are you at even greater risk if you have ocular hypertension or already have glaucoma? According to the results of a clinical study, called the ICOUGH Study presented in the Journal of Glaucoma, there was no clinically significant increase in the average eye pressure in patients with well-controlled open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension after 6 weeks of twice-daily inhaled Flonase®. Thus, it is generally regarded as safe to use OTC inhalers of Flonase® without causing an increased risk of glaucoma.

If you or someone you know is concerned about their risk of glaucoma or needs to schedule and eye exam including glaucoma testing, please call Alabama Eye & Cataract Center in Birmingham at 205-930-0930, visit Alabama Eye & Cataract Center, Google+ or www.facebook.com/alabamaeyeandcataractcenter. 

Michelson Laser Vision and Alabama Eye & Cataract Center are leading eye care centers in Birmingham located at UAB-Highlands, 1201 11th Avenue S, Suite 501, Birmingham, Alabama 35205 and staffed by UAB Medicine eye doctors and eye specialists.