In modern cataract surgery at North Shore eye care in long island new york in smithtown, patients can choose the standard implant lens that provides good distance vision in those without astigmatism or they can choose a premium implant that allows for far and near vision without the use of glasses or contact lenses.  This choice is a difficult one for some patients and we try to make it easier at our long island eye care practice.

Because vision lost from glaucoma is lost forever it is important to detect this disease early.  Early diagnosis, however can sometimes be difficult.

Glaucoma is an insidious disease that slowly robs one of their vision.  By the time someone is aware of visual loss significant damage usually has occurred.