Cataract Surgery: No Need to Be Nervous

“I wasn’t nervous going into it at all. All my nerves were placed at ease during my initial exam with Dr. D’Ambrosio. I was excited to get it done with. No discomfort with the laser or cataract surgery. My vision now is perfect; I only need readers. On the way home from the Cataract & Laser Center I felt good enough that we stopped for lunch at a great restaurant. I would recommend this to anyone, sooner rather than later.-S”

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 D’Ambrosio Eye Care at 800-325-3937, visit D’Ambrosio Eye Care, or facebook.com/dambrosioeyecare so that we can help.

D'Ambrosio Eye Care provides eye care for patients throughout greater Boston, central and western Massachusetts with office locations at 479 Old Union Turnpike, Lancaster, Massachusetts 01523, 865 Merriam Avenue, Suite 119, Leominster, Massachusetts 01453, 100 Powder Mill Road, Acton, Massachusetts 01720, 413 Main Street, Athol, Massachusetts 01331. 74 Main Street, Gardner, Massachusetts 01440 and 255 Park Avenue, Suite 606, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609.

Glaucoma Risk & Cholesterol Medication

Glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, is a condition where pressure commonly builds up in the eye and affects the optic nerve. Recent research suggests that statins-cholesterol-lowering drugs prescribed to treat and prevent cardiovascular disease-also lower intraocular pressure and promote blood flow to the optic nerve, which may help lower glaucoma risk.

Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have reported on a study in JAMA Ophthalmology demonstrating that taking statins for five or more years is associated with lower risk of primary open-angle glaucoma. Their study suggests that there are possible protective associations beyond cardiovascular conditions offered by long-term statin use. Statins may strengthen neuroprotective mechanisms that prevent degeneration of cells in the optic nerve. The results showed that use of statins for five years or longer, versus never using statins, are associated with a 21 percent lower chance of primary open-angle glaucoma and that elevated cholesterol levels may heighten glaucoma risk. They also cautioned that the findings do not mean that individuals with family histories of glaucoma should use statins or other cholesterol medications for glaucoma prevention. Randomized clinical trials will be needed to determine if a causal link exists between statin use and glaucoma prevention before physicians can recommend statins for lowering risk of primary open-angle glaucoma. Particularly in elderly populations, statins have potential side effects, including risk of muscle damage and liver or kidney dysfunction.

If you or someone you know are concerned about your glaucoma risks please schedule an eye exam and glaucoma testing at D’Ambrosio Eye Care at 800-325-3937, visit D’Ambrosio Eye Care, or facebook.com/dambrosioeyecare so that we can help.

D'Ambrosio Eye Care provides eye care for patients throughout greater Boston, central and western Massachusetts with office locations at 479 Old Union Turnpike, Lancaster, Massachusetts 01523, 865 Merriam Avenue, Suite 119, Leominster, Massachusetts 01453, 100 Powder Mill Road, Acton, Massachusetts 01720, 413 Main Street, Athol, Massachusetts 01331, 74 Main Street, Gardner, Massachusetts 01440 and 255 Park Avenue, Suite 606, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609.

Light Intelligent Lenses. What Are They?

Don’t be squinty outside. We offer photochromic lenses or light intelligent lenses. A popular brand you may recognize is Transitions® Brand. They offer so many solutions and their entire portfolio blocks 100% UV. They automatically adapt to changing light, Transitions® lenses darken when outdoors and return back to clear when indoors. They still have the original colors you may have seen but they now come in so many more colors. You can customize your look or compliment your frame color. There is also Transitions® XTRActive lenses. They get extra dark outdoors to protect your eyes from the brightest sun, even in the hottest conditions and darken behind the windshield to protect drivers’ eyes from sunlight. In addition to these popular solutions they offer technology in the top selling contact lens, Acuvue Oasys. It can be a lot of technology to know and understand so that is why they offer risk free shopping. If you try photochromic lenses and decide they are not for you within the time frame you can have your lenses remade without photochromic lenses and get the money you paid for this upgrade back. Come in to any of our locations and have our licensed Opticians help you create the new you.

Visit D’Ambrosio Optical Center to learn more FEATURE, or visit us at D’Ambrosio Optical Center, or facebook.com/dambrosioeyecare so that we can help select fashionable, comfortable and durable eyeglasses and eyewear for your entire family.

D'Ambrosio Optical Center provides personalized service fitting and selection of eyewear for patients throughout greater Boston, central and western Massachusetts with office locations at 479 Old Union Turnpike, Lancaster, Massachusetts 01523, 100 Powder Mill Road, Acton, Massachusetts 01720, 865 Merriam Avenue, Suite 119, Leominster, Massachusetts 01453, 413 Main Street, Athol, Massachusetts 01331 and 74 Main Street, Gardner, Massachusetts 01440.