In November of 2016, Lynda Peers was diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes. She was referred to Dr. Matthew Albright of VisionAmerica and it was determined that surgery was needed to remove the cataracts.
Dr. Albright had previously performed cataract surgery on Mrs. Peer's husband and had used a monofocal lens. When this was mentioned, however, she balked at the idea. "My husband is completely happy with the results of his surgery, but when Dr. Albright went over the first lens with me and mentioned that I would have to wear reading glasses, I told him I did not want to have to bother with them," said Peers. "That is when he recommended the new lens."
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2/16/2017 0 Comments Genetics newsletterThe following was written by Dr. Rod Nowakowski who
serves as the Director of Genetic and Advanced Diagnostic Testing for VisionAmerica of Birmingham. Dr. Nowakowski can be reached via email at [email protected] or via phone at (205) 943-4600. Happy New Year! This issue covers some new developments you will hear more about in the coming year. With all the exciting new reports from clinical studies and new technologies, I expect it to be a Happy Genetics New Year for sure. Here's a preview through my crystal ball. FDA Approved Gene Therapy There is no gene therapy in the United States at this time that is FDA approved, but I expect that to change this year. We may see approved therapy for Leber Congenital Amaurosis and possibly Choroideremia as well as some systemic conditions like Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease (SCID), hemophilia and others. |
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