Ever ask does anyone around here do those procedures? Some of the unique advancements offered by Dr. Josephson Cornea: Keratoconus Collagen Cross-linking: Recent FDA approval has allowed us to expand the use of this technology to slow or halt the progression of keratoconus Refractive: Corneal Inlay for Presbyopia: Rain Drop: An option for patients with good distance vision to reduce the need for reading glasses and maintain excellent distance vision. Cornea: Keratoconus: Corneal Intacs: The New era of contact lenses have seen an emergence of intacs to aid difficult fittings and lesson need for transplantation. Refractive: Implantable Collamer Lens: Provides excellent vision to those seeking reversible refractive surgery and may not be ideal candidate for other options including lasik or PRK. Cornea: Layer specific Corneal Transplantation: DMEK surgery to replace ONLY the endothelial layer provides better visual acuities then predecessor DSAEK. DALK surgery to remove ONLY the anterior damaged tissue reduces rejection and increases stability of the cornea long term. Ocular Surface: Prokera Amniotic Tissue: In office treatment of surface disease from recurrent erosions to chemical burns. We’ve seen utility in a vast array of surface disease.
Cataract Surgery: Symfony Extended Range Lens with Astigmatism correction (All in One): A revolutionary advancement in Intraocular lens options allows for excellent distance vision with near range and astigmatism correction. Cataract Surgery: Femtosecond Laser Cataract Removal: Precise laser incisons made by laser can take care of the most challenging portions of surgery in seconds. The laser can make incision, correct astigmatism, and soften the lens for less traumatic removal. Glaucoma Surgery: Glaukos Istent: At the time of your cataract surgery an Istent may be placed to reduce progression of glaucoma and lesson burden of glaucoma drops. Cataract Surgery: ORA Lens Calculator: Hitting the target is one of the most important goals in cataract surgery. This instrument allows us in real-time to measure the shape of the eye after cataract removal to ensure accurate lens power. Accurate measurements leads to best visual results! Eye Specialists & Surgeons of Northern Virginia is dedicated to the latest in eye care. We are contstantly adding new advancements to our list of treatment options. If any questions about what we offer please call us at 571-349-2191 or email at josephsoneye@essnv.com