If your vision can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses, it can probably be corrected with a procedure. We are experts at vision correction. We personalize the procedure for the patients.
Results may be seen as early as minutes after surgery. For younger patients, LASIK or PRK are excellent procedures. When presbyopia sets in (over 40-45) a clear lens exchange can be entertained. The clear lens exchange allows for clear vision at distance, intermediate and near. With LASIK, only one range of vision (distance, intermediate or near) is corrected, necessitating reading glasses or monovision (one near, one far). Just call the office, 812-478-2020 for a FREE screening exam!
Today, Dr. Malitz is among the leaders in advanced lens technology. We provide LASIK, Laser Vision Correction for Nearsightedness, Farsightedness and/or Astigmatism. The Eye Care professionals here at the Ohio Valley Eye Institute have used virtually every successful technology approved by the FDA for vision correction! We would be happy to evaluate you to determine if you can benefit from our techniques and technology! Just call 812-421-2020.
Glaucoma Care
Glaucoma is a condition commonly associated with elevated pressure in the eye. It can lead to partial or even complete loss of vision. There are a number of causes for Glaucoma. It can be congenital (found at birth), traumatic, diabetic related, secondary to inflamatory or infectious causes. Use of steroids can cause a secondary form of glaucoma.
The problem is different than Cataracts where the vision loss is generally reversible. With glaucoma, the loss is usually permanent. Glaucoma can be treated with drops, lasers or traditional surgery. To avoid permanent damage, early intervention and treatment is necessary.
We have a special laser, the SLT laser, that was designed to treat glaucoma. The procedure takes only minutes and can lower the pressure by about 20% in 80% of patients. This pressure reduction can last years! The surgeries are done in the hospital, surgery center or even the office and take minutes to over an hour depending on the procedure. Dr. Malitz has experience and training in trabeculoplasty, canaloplasty, trabeculectomy, shunt placeemnt including the newer Alcon shunt and older Molteno shunt.
Sometimes complications occur with traditional surgery so the preferred method of treatment in early stages is laser treatment or drops. Just call 812-421-2020 to see if you may need glaucoma treatment. If you are african-american, diabetic, nearsighted over 45 or have a family history of glaucoma, you may be at higher risk of vision loss from glaucoma, call now to set up an appointment 812-421-2020
Premium Vision Correction, LASIK, PRK and Cataract
If your vision can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses, it can probably be corrected with a procedure. We are experts at vision correction. We personalize the procedure for the patients.
Results may be seen as early as minutes after surgery. For younger patients, LASIK or PRK are excellent procedures. When presbyopia sets in (over 40-45) a clear lens exchange can be entertained. The clear lens exchange allows for clear vision at distance, intermediate and near. With LASIK, only one range of vision (distance, intermediate or near) is corrected, necessitating reading glasses or monovision (one near, one far). Just call the office, 812-421-2020 for a FREE screening exam!
Ptosis Repair and Blepharoplasty
Ptosis is a condition where the eyelid is droopy. The upper eye lid can cover the pupil partially or even completely thus interfering with vision. There are a number of causes for Ptosis. It can be congenital (found at birth), mechanical, involutional, degenerative, inflamatory, infectious (with a severe eyelid infection) or traumatic. Some neurologic disorders such as a 3rd cranial nerve palsy (weakness) or myasthenia gravis can result in a droopy lid.
The problem is different than Dermatochalasis (whereby the extra skin above the lid is draping over and hooding the upper lid). This can be corrected cosmetically or if the vision is impaired with a Blepharoplasty or Lid Lift.
Ptosis can be repaired in a number of ways. The most common is by an internal or external approach. With severe ptosis and poor function of the muscle in the eye lid, a sling that attaches the lid to the eyebrow must be used to elevate the lid. Ordinarily a small amount of the lid can be removed thus elevating the lid internally. The other option with more severe ptosis is an external approach whereby the muscle is shortened and tacked to the tarsal plate of the lid. The surgeries are done in our surgery center or even the office and take about 30 minutes.
Sometimes complications occur with the most common being over or under correction, resulting in an eye that is too open or still droopy. Just call 812-421-2020 to see if you may be a candidate for eye lid surgery.
