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Offering Extensive Expertise
Our ophthalmologists have expertise in a wide range of diseases and disorders affecting the eye, including rare conditions that are treated at Albany Medical Center. These eye specialists are highly sought after in their particular field of eye care and have performed many of the region's first innovative procedures. Albany Medical Center performs cornea transplants in conjunction with the
Center for Donation and Transplant in Albany
From tests and procedures that help preserve eyesight to researching new treatment methods to performing advanced cataracts and LASIK surgery, we can help patients with any eye condition.
Care Throughout the Capital Region
Surgical procedures are performed at Albany Medical Center's
South Clinical Campus
at 25 Hackett Boulevard in Albany. Cornea, cataract and refractive surgery services are offered by
Cornea Consultants of Albany
. Surgeries also are available at
Saratoga Surgery Center
, on the Wilton Campus.
Eye care is provided at
Albany Medical Center
and
Saratoga Hospital
Columbia Memorial Health partners with
Hudson Valley Ophthalmology
to offer outpatient surgery options for cataract treatment.
Services We Offer
Artificial cornea
Cornea biopsy
Cornea transplant
Diabetic retinopathy treatment
Glaucoma laser surgery
Imaging
Intacs
Pterygium surgery
Pupilloplasty
Routine eye exams
Small-incision cataract surgery
Stem cell transplant
Sutured Intraocular Lens
Cataract surgery -
multifocal lens implants, astigmatism correcting (Toric) implants, standard implants
Refractive surgery -
LASIK and PRK Excimer laser surgery, astigmatic keratotomy, Clear Lens extraction and replacement, conductive keratoplasty, phakic IOL
Treatment for keratoconus -
DALK, Deep Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK), Intacs
Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Cornea, cataract and refractive surgery services are offered by
Cornea Consultants of Albany
. Call
518-475-1515
for an appointment.
This group, located at the Lions Eye Institute in Albany, was the first in the region to perform innovative procedures including endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK), custom LASIK, blade-free LASIK, stem cell transplantation, artificial cornea (keratoprosthesis), phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs) and multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) for the treatment of cataracts.
The team at Cornea Consultants specialize in the pathology of the ocular surface, cornea, iris and lens. They see patients with a wide variety of eye conditions and severity. They regularly conduct research and attend and contribute to major national and international meetings to stay abreast of any new developments in eye care and share their expertise.
Saratoga Surgery Center
We offer surgical services at two locations. Inpatient and outpatient surgery are performed at the
Hospital
. Outpatient surgery also is available at
Saratoga Surgery Center
, on our Wilton Campus. Whenever possible, we offer a minimally invasive approach, which means less discomfort and scarring as well as faster recovery times. For certain conditions, both minimally invasive and advanced robot-assisted surgery options are offered, enabling our surgeons to perform even the most complex and delicate procedures with extreme precision. We do everything we can to make you feel comfortable and well cared for.
Training the Next Generation of Physicians
Albany Medical College offers a variety of graduate medical education programs. Learn more about our
Ophthalmology Residency
program.
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