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At Focus Eye Care & Surgery, we provide a variety of cutting-edge vision correction options designed to enhance your visual clarity and minimize your reliance on glasses or contact lenses. Whether you are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism, our skilled team, led by Dr. Neelofar Ghaznawi, will recommend the most suitable procedure to address your specific needs. Patients from Queens, Long Island, and NYC trust us for our exceptional expertise and personalized care.
What Can Vision Correction Surgery Treat?
Vision correction surgery at Focus Eye Care addresses various refractive errors, which happen when light entering the eye doesn’t focus correctly on the retina.
This misalignment results in blurred vision, often requiring glasses or contact lenses for clear sight. Refractive errors are widespread, impacting over
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Refractive errors
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150 million
people across the United States.
Refractive Errors
- Nearsightedness (Myopia): People with
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Myopia (nearsightedness)
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myopia
can see close objects clearly, but distant objects appear blurry. This occurs because the eye is longer than usual or the cornea is overly curved, causing light to focus in front of the retina.
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia): Individuals with
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Farsightedness: What is Hyperopia?
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hyperopia
can see distant objects more clearly than those up close. This condition arises when the eye is shorter than normal or the cornea is not curved enough, causing light to focus behind the retina.
- Astigmatism:
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What is Astigmatism?
American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Astigmatism
results from an irregularly shaped cornea or lens, which distorts vision at all distances. The shape of the cornea resembles a football rather than a sphere, leading to improper light focus on the retina.
- Presbyopia: Typically affecting people over 40,
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What is Presbyopia?
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presbyopia
is an age-related condition where the lens of the eye loses its flexibility, making it hard to focus on close objects like reading material.
Why Choose Focus Eye Care for Vision Correction Surgery?
Selecting Focus Eye Care for your vision correction surgery means choosing the expertise of Dr. Neelofar Ghaznawi, a board-certified ophthalmologist and cornea specialist renowned for her skill in advanced corneal procedures. Dr. Ghaznawi’s commitment to personalized patient care ensures that every treatment plan is customized to meet individual needs, optimizing outcomes. Her affiliations with esteemed organizations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology and her position as an assistant clinical professor at Mount Sinai keep her at the leading edge of ophthalmic innovations, allowing her to offer patients the latest in vision correction technology.
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Vision Correction Surgery Options
While glasses and contact lenses are effective for many, others seek a more permanent solution for visual freedom and convenience. Vision correction surgery is ideal for those with active lifestyles, professions, or hobbies where glasses can be cumbersome, as well as for those who wish to reduce their reliance on corrective lenses. At Focus Eye Care, Dr. Neelofar Ghaznawi will thoroughly assess your vision, discuss your goals and lifestyle, and recommend the best surgical option tailored to your needs.
Advancements in medical technology have broadened the range of vision correction surgeries available. These innovations enable us to treat a variety of refractive errors, even in patients who were previously ineligible for certain procedures due to factors like thin corneas or high prescription levels.
LASIK
LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is a popular vision correction surgery that reshapes the cornea using a laser to correct refractive errors like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. This procedure offers rapid recovery and significant improvement in vision, often reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses.
EVO ICL™
EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer™ Lens) involves implanting a custom-made lens inside the eye to correct vision, providing an excellent alternative for those who may not be ideal candidates for LASIK. This procedure is reversible and can correct a wide range of refractive errors, offering sharp, clear vision without the need for corneal reshaping.
PRK
PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) is a vision correction procedure that involves removing the outer layer of the cornea before reshaping the underlying corneal tissue with a laser. Ideal for patients with thin corneas or those who engage in contact sports, PRK provides effective correction for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, with gradual visual improvement during the healing process.
Presbyopia
Presbyopia is an age-related condition where the eye’s lens loses flexibility, making it difficult to focus on close objects. Vision correction for presbyopia often involves procedures like refractive lens exchange (RLE), which replaces the eye’s natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to restore near vision clarity.
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FAQs About Vision Correction Surgery
While all surgical procedures carry some risk, vision correction surgeries are among the safest and most frequently performed procedures. Choosing an experienced and skilled surgeon like Dr. Neelofar Ghaznawi at Focus Eye Care helps minimize potential risks and ensures the best possible outcome.
Vision correction surgeries, including LASIK, are typically considered elective by insurance companies and are generally not covered. However, some insurance plans may offer discounts or additional benefits. We provide various payment and financing options to make vision correction surgery more accessible to our patients.
Eligibility for vision correction surgery varies by procedure, but candidates should generally be over 18 and in good overall health. To determine if you are a suitable candidate, schedule a consultation with Dr. Neelofar Ghaznawi, who will evaluate your vision and discuss the best options for you.
At Focus Eye Care, we believe that everyone deserves the chance for clearer vision. To help make this possible, we offer several payment and financing options tailored to fit different budgets, ensuring that vision correction surgery is within reach.
Most vision correction procedures provide permanent changes to the eye, leading to lasting vision improvements that reduce or eliminate the need for corrective eyewear. However, these procedures do not halt the natural aging process of the eyes. Age-related vision changes, such as presbyopia, may still occur over time. If your vision changes after surgery, we can recommend appropriate treatments to address these changes.
Contact Us
Ready to explore how vision correction surgery can help you achieve clearer vision and reduce your reliance on glasses or contact lenses? Schedule your consultation at Focus Eye Care today. Dr. Neelofar Ghaznawi and our dedicated team are committed to providing patients from Queens, Long Island, and NYC with exceptional vision correction services. Don’t let poor vision hold you back—contact us to take the first step towards a brighter, clearer future.
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1 National Eye Institute. Refractive errors. Available: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/refractive-errors. Accessed June 3, 2024.
2 American Optometric Association. Myopia (nearsightedness). Available: https://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/eye-and-vision-problems/glossary-of-eye-and-vision-conditions/myopia. Accessed June 3, 2024.
3 American Academy of Ophthalmology. Farsightedness: What is Hyperopia? Available: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/hyperopia-farsightednes. Accessed June 3, 2024.
4 American Academy of Ophthalmology. What is Astigmatism? Available: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-astigmatism. Accessed June 3, 2024.
5 American Academy of Ophthalmology. What is Presbyopia? Available: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-presbyopia. Accessed June 3, 2024.