Dr. Richard G. Davis of Precision Eye Care Brings Advanced Technology to Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery to Long Island with the Alcon LenSx Femtosecond Laser

    HUNTINGTON, NY, May 17, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Island Eye Surgicenter is only the fourth surgical facility to acquire this advanced technology in the US. Island Eye Surgicenter located in Carle Place is unique in that it focuses on the surgical care and treatment of eye disorders and specializes in the most advanced laser cataract surgery on Long Island.

Cataract surgery is one of the most common and safest surgeries performed in the US today. The Alcon LenSx Femtosecond Laser gives the surgeon precision and reliability vastly improving patient outcomes.This new procedure is extraordinary, and with this new technology, Dr. Davis is able to offer patients the most technologically advanced laser cataract refractive surgery available.

"We are thrilled to have our facility chosen to be one of the first Surgicenters in the country to offer this Femtosecond LenSx Laser procedure for cataracts and it is a testament to the quality of care delivered at Island Eye Surgicenter," says Dr. Davis, adding, "This new procedure will improve the safety and reproducibility of cataract surgery, making an already successful procedure less risky and more reliable."

Using the LenSx Femtosecond Laser, cataract surgeons have unparalleled control and flexibility, allowing them to minimize risks and optimize postoperative visual outcomes. The LenSx Femtosecond Laser now allows surgeons to deliver the benefits of precise Femtosecond laser technology to even more of their patients that is more precise, predictable, and safe.

"This will be the next big breakthrough in eye surgery and I am very excited about the future. The laser will be guided by a computer which is able to image the eye in real time and do some of the most complex parts of the surgery. I think this will improve an already low complication rate by about 75%!" says Dr. Davis. He also added, "At Precision Eye Care we are focused on precision and accuracy and offer the most advanced technology for eye care to our patients."

Dr. Davis performs Cataract Surgery at Island Eye Surgicenter, a state of the art facility designed specifically for eye surgery. Their professional and technical staff is among the most experienced on Long Island and are dedicated to providing compassionate care to all their patients.

Patients who are seeking customized laser cataract refractive surgery are encouraged to contact Dr. Davis at Precision Eye Care in Huntington, NY on Long Island for more information. Precision Eye Care is located at 1700 East Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, NY. You may visit their web site at www.precision-eyecare.com or call 631-462-2020.

About Richard G. Davis MD
Dr. Richard G. Davis, founder of Precision Eye Care and leader in the ophthalmic community, has continued to provide cutting edge technology for his patients on Long Island for over 20 years. He was the first ophthalmologist in the area to see the importance of having a paperless office and electronic medical records (EMR). He continually seeks new and proven diagnostic technology to offer his patients. Dr. Davis has performed over 20,000 eye surgeries and is considered one of the elite eye surgeons in the New York Metropolitan area.

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