by joseph.stevenson | Apr 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
New intraocular lens (IOL) combines two technologies that correct for presbyopia and corneal astigmatism simultaneously This IOL is a new option for patients who desire good near, intermediate and distance vision with an increased potential for spectacle independence...
by joseph.stevenson | Apr 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
The unique optical design of the ACTIVEFOCUS™ toric IOL gives astigmatic cataract patients quality distance vision and an increased range of vision to potentially reduce dependence on glasses The lens is based on the proven AcrySof® IQ toric IOL platform that delivers...
by joseph.stevenson | Apr 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
Dr. John Galanis is the first eye surgeon in Missouri to implant the newly FDA approved Multifocal Toric Lens Implant. The lens implant is currently being introduced in the United States on a rolling basis. Dr. John Galanis was contacted when the new lens implant...
by Galanis Eye Center | Nov 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
In St. Louis, the doctors at Galanis Cataract and Laser Eye Center have two primary concerns, which are, the well-being and care of our patients. Most people know about the damaging effects of Ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the skin, but many are uninformed about the...
by Galanis Eye Center | Nov 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
Your Eyes Give you Something Special One of the greatest of our five senses is sight. Your eyes are a fundamental organ that brings the world around you into literal perspective and metaphorical wonder. You experience color and shape. You watch not only movies and...
by Galanis Eye Center | Nov 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
Diabetic eye disease refers to several ocular conditions — including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema (DME), cataract and glaucoma — that can result from having diabetes. Both high blood pressure and high blood sugar can contribute to the...
by Galanis Eye Center | Nov 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Did you know that diabetes is the number one cause of blindness in working-age Americans? Every year, millions of people fall victim to diabetes, sometimes without even knowing it. Often times, the symptoms of vision problems are overlooked in the beginning, as they...
by joseph.stevenson | Oct 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
Cataracts are a common eye condition in older people, affecting an estimated 50 percent of Americans over age 80. A cataract clouds the lens of the eye and impairs vision; treatment involves removing the affected lens and replacing it with a new one. For years,...
by Galanis Eye Center | Sep 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Cataracts People who suffer from cataracts are usually older. Cataracts cloud the vision, making them blurry. People who have cataracts usually need to have surgery to rid themselves of them. Getting rid of cataracts will help to improve the vision of the person who...
by Galanis Eye Center | Aug 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Cataracts A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s natural lens. The clouding obstructs the vision making it difficult to see what is in front of you. Usually, people develop cataracts as they age. Most people do not begin to suffer from cataracts until they are over...
