WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwired - Mar 1, 2017) - Eye Doctors of Washington glaucoma specialist Dr. Hylton Mayer recently performed the first CyPass® glaucoma implant placement for glaucoma patients with cataracts in the DC metro area. In placing the CyPass® device, and utilizing other novel glaucoma treatments, Dr. Mayer and his partner Dr. Ken Schor, board-certified ophthalmologists and fellowship-trained glaucoma specialists at Eye Doctors of Washington, continue their commitment to pursue safe and effective interventions for patients with cataracts and glaucoma.
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that can block light from reaching the retina, resulting in blurry or dim vision. Glaucoma is a common age-related eye disease typically associated with high eye pressure that can cause damage to the optic nerve and resulting in vision loss or blindness. There are a variety of medical, laser, and surgical options to treat glaucoma.
Surgical treatments for glaucoma may provide effective and long-lasting eye pressure lowering interventions. Traditional glaucoma surgeries, while often effective and possibly long-lasting, typically have higher-than-desired rates of complications and lower-than-desired lengths of efficacy. Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) procedures have been designed to enable effective eye pressure lowering with an improved risk profile. The CyPass® glaucoma device is indicated for use in patients with glaucoma who are undergoing simultaneous cataract surgery. The CyPass® device is designed to improve eye pressure, by utilizing a unique pressure-lowering pathway.
Drs. Mayer and Schor strive to utilize their expertise and experience to maintain and restore visual health for patients with cataracts and glaucoma. They offer a wide range of state-of-the-art medical, laser, and surgical options -- including a variety of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGS) -- to provide patients with individualized cataract and glaucoma care.
Read more about Cataract Surgery and Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries at www.edow.com/glaucoma
About Eye Doctors of Washington
Eye Doctors of Washington is composed of a highly experienced team of optometrists and ophthalmologists. The practice has been providing academically focused eye care in the DC metropolitan area for more than 50 years, offering a comprehensive array of treatment options. The doctors have advanced expertise in a wide range of specialties, including glaucoma, cataracts, LASIK, conditions related to the cornea, and much more. They are available for interview upon request.