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Page 12 Medway & Millis Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com October 2018 Living Healthy Cataract Surgery-The Laser Revolution Closer to Home By Roger M. Kaldawy, M.D., Milford Franklin Eye Center What is a cataract and what is cataract surgery? A cataract is a common condition in which the normally clear lens of the eye becomes progressively cloudy. When light passes through a clear lens, the light can focus to a point, creating a clear view. When light passes through a cataract, the light gets distorted, creating a blurred view. Compared to vision with a clear lens, your vision with a cataract may look fuzzy, and colors might be muted. These visual disturbances from cataracts are progressive, and when they become bothersome or limit your daily activities, it’s time to consider treatment. Treatment for cataracts involves surgery to remove the cataract and replace it with Optical Shop On-Site an intraocular lens implant. It is the most common surgical procedure in the US and around the world and is considered to be an extremely successful and safe procedure. What is laser cataract surgery? Many of the steps of cataract surgery are traditionally performed using handheld tools. Now, they can be completed with the precision of a laser. Using the Catalys Precision Laser System, your surgeon can offer you unprecedented accuracy and customization in your cataract surgery procedure. Your surgeon can use the laser to create a circular openiang for accessing and removing the cataract. Clinical studies have shown that this opening is more accurate when performed with the laser than MILFORD - FRANKLIN EYE CENTER John F. Hatch, M.D. Roger M. Kaldawy, M.D. Kameran Lashkari, M.D. Excellent Eye Care for the Entire Family what is achievable by hand. The laser then softens and breaks up the hard cataract into tiny pieces, allowing for gentler, easier cataract removal. Depending on your pre-operative vision and desired visual result, your surgeon may recommend a tailored treatment plan that could include creating ultra-precise laser incisions in the cornea and a specific lens implant type (e.g. The Symfony or Restor multifocal lens for near and far vision). This tailored treatment may reduce your need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery. What are the benefits of laser cataract surgery? • A highly customized treatment using advanced 3D imaging • A treatment with little or no discomfort Saturday & After Hours Available OFFERING BLADE-FREE LASER CATARACT SURGERY 508-528-3344 YOUR EYES 391 East Central Street DESERVE Franklin, MA 02038 THE BEST 508-473-7939 160 South Main St (Rt 140) Milford, MA 01757 One-on-One treatment • A more precise treatment • A gentler and easier cataract removal • Generally, a more rapid visual recovery due to reduced inflammation The opportunity to receive tailored treatment with advanced technology multi-focal lenses, which may reduce the need for glasses or contacts after surgery Am I a suitable candidate for laser cataract surgery? In our experience, most cataract patients are suitable patients for laser cataract surgery. Your doctor and his/her support staff will discuss your candidacy in more detail during your cataract evaluation exam. How long has the procedure been performed? Thousands of procedures have been successfully performed using the Catalys Precision Laser System, and lasers have been used in eye procedures for decades. Catalys laser represents the new standard in precision laser cataract surgery and was FDA cleared in 2011. How does the laser work? What is it doing to my eye? Every eye has a unique size and shape. Prior to treatment, the Catalys Precision Laser System scans your eye making a precise 3D map of relevant structures. This process enables your surgeon to create a highly customized treatment plan that is tailored for your eye. The laser then focuses light to create precise incisions exactly where intended. The laser makes the incisions in a matter of seconds. You should experience little, if any, discomfort. What will I feel? You can expect little or no discomfort during your treatment. During the laser portion, patients describe seeing kaleidoscope of lights and slight pressure only. How long does the procedure take? You can expect to be at the surgery center for 2 hours. You will be in the procedure room for 10 to 12 minutes. The 3D imaging and laser portion of the treatment only takes a few minutes. How is your center different from other cataract surgery centers? Catalys laser cataract surgery is all about better precision, more safety and excellent outcomes. Across the country, only a small number of specialized lasers are available and in use. At Milford Franklin Eye Center, Dr. Kaldawy was the first to offer bladeless laser cataract surgery in the area and among the first in New England. We are proud to bring this technology to the area. The top 5 teaching hospitals in the Nation offer bladeless laser cataract surgery. We offer the same. We use one of the 2 femtosecond lasers currently used by Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary – the same laser used by the best of the best. We perform the procedure in a state-of-the-art center in Milford and closer to home. With this center available to you here in your backyard, there is no reason whatsoever to travel hours to have cataract surgery. If your eye provider is still recommending you travel miles away to have cataract surgery, we are available for a second opinion! We implant high quality premium lenses, with correction for distance, near and everything in between. With the Symfony and Restor implants, astigmatism is no longer a problem. Our percentage of complications and infections is one of the lowest in the Nation and is measured by independent sources. 100% of the surgeries are performed under topical anesthesia, so only drops, no need for shots and their risks and no need for stitches. We are proud to offer excellence in cataract surgery with world class outcomes and here is the great news: Here, in Milford, and closer to home than ever before! For more details, see our ad on this page.
October 2018 Medway & Millis Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com Page 13 Living Healthy FREE Dental Screening Clinic for Seniors Schedule Your Free Appointment Now for October 20th Elder Dental Program’s Clinic in Taunton The Elder Dental Program of Community VNA in Attleboro seeks to reduce barriers to dental care by holding two free dental screening clinics per year. The fall clinic will be held Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Harmony Adult Day Health Center, 725A Myles Standish Boulevard in Taunton. Seniors age 60 or over may schedule an appointment for a free dental screening by calling (774) 203-1326. Appointments are open to seniors living in Massachusetts. Clinic participants will receive a dental screening exam and will have the opportunity to discuss the findings with the dentist in the clinic’s relaxed, friendly setting. Dentists from the area, including Dr. Donald Pierce, of Attleboro Falls Family Dentistry, volunteer, to examine patients for problems with their teeth, gums, and dentures. Participants will also be screened for oral cancers and have the opportunity to receive free denture cleaning and labeling provided by students from the Bristol Community College’s Dental Hygiene program. Students will also offer tips and answer questions about good oral hygiene. All students are under the supervision of their instructor as they participate in the screening clinic. Nutritional information will be provided about food choices to those experiencing chewing problems, dry mouth, medication interactions, and other concerns. It is the mission of the Elder Dental Program to support oral health needs and provide education for seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), studies link oral infections with diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Most oral diseases are preventable. During the screening participants can also learn more about Flipside Gym Preschool * School Age * Team *High school Dance/Gym Combo * Parties * Open Gym Parents Night Out * Camps Ninja Parents Night Out Friday 10/19! Gymnastics, Open Gym, Pizza! the Elder Dental Program, which helps low income seniors to access local dental services provided at reduced fees based on a sliding scale. Organized by Community VNA’s Elder Dental Program, the clinic has been underwritten by a grant from the United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, HarborOne Foundation, Bank of Canton, Walpole Cooperative Bank, Rodman Ford Sales Charitable Trust and is funded in part by a grant from Bristol Elder Services, Inc. through contracts with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs. For more information, contact Christine Weylman, Elder Dental Program Coordinator at (774) 203-1326 or elderdental@communityvna.com. Fall Programs from Medway Community Education Medway Community Education is pleased to offer fall programs for all area residents. We are excited to introduce a varied selection of new classes, while continuing to offer our all-time favorite programs for all ages. For pre-school-aged children, join us for fun programs including art, sports, dance and swim lessons. Our youth programs include baking, safety, sports, dance, music, and a wonderful night out at Molly’s Apothecary for parents and children. A variety of programs are available for teens and high school students, including a first aid/CPR course, driver’s education classes, college SAT test prep courses, and more. For adults, we offer something for everyone! Whether you enjoy fitness, crafts, cooking, sports, photography, wine or beer, we have a class sure to pique your interest. We are also happy to be offering programs on college funding, estate planning, photography, first aid/CPR, and a series of classes from the Medway Cable Studio. We are offering a trip to Newport for the Holiday Tour of the Newport Mansions. Please register quickly as space is limited! Please visit us online at www. medwayce.org and browse our Fall Brochure for detailed information on all programs. REGISTER ONLINE NOW! 2 Franklin St. Medway, MA | 508-533-2353 www.flipside-gym.com Fitness, Fun & Self Confidence for your child is the best Investment you can make! MAC MED SECRETS Presented by Deborah Freeman MacDonald and Brittany Kessel WOULD STRAIGHTER OR SMOOTHER HAIR MAKE YOU HAPPY? For women looking for straighter, smoother hair, Thermafuse Amino Cuticle Smoothing Treatment provides an effective treatment that is independently lab-tested to be formaldehyde-free and keratin-free. The treatment infuses amino acids deep into the hair cuticle to make uncontrollable, wavy, or frizzy hair more manageable, shinier, and smoother for three to five months. After washing the hair with an anti-residue shampoo, hair is divided into sections and the smoothing treatment is carefully applied. Once the treated tresses are combed and carefully blown dry, the hair is again sectioned and flat-ironed to seal in the results. Treated hair is then shampooed, conditioned, and styled as desired. Hair emerges with a smooth, finished look that looks and feels fantastic. We offer several additional straightening services: Brazilian Blowout, Bioionic and Coldwell Straightener. Call us today with your hair concerns! (508) 478-9888 Schedule a complimentary consultation. MAC MED SPA, SALON & MEDICAL has been serving the community since 1976. We are located in Milford at 127 East Main Street. www.macmedspa.com 1.875” wide
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