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MIGS: A New Treatment Option for Patients with Glaucoma
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Joshua Ney, MD, specializes in glaucoma and cataract surgery and practices at OCB's Plymouth and Cape Cod locations. |
Minimally invasive glaucoma surgical procedures (MIGS) have been developed to provide patients with a safer alternative to glaucoma surgery and to help them reduce the burden of eye drop medications.
MIGS minimizes the complications associated with traditional glaucoma procedures, such as trabeculectomy, EXPRESS shunts and external tube-shunts. These long-established procedures are effective at lowering eye pressure, but have potential complications. MIGS also accelerates the patient's recovery time.
"MIGS procedures have been revolutionary and, within the last few years, have opened up a menu of safer options that we can now offer to our patients," said Ophthalmologist Joshua Ney, MD, an OCB glaucoma specialist.
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Patient Views: Having eye surgery close to home
For 15 years, Gisela, who recently underwent cataract surgery, has enjoyed living in a seaside community on the South Shore, but she never sought medical care in the region.
"If one of my kids had so much as an earache, I would drag them to Boston," she said. "My thinking has always been that when we live so close to world class care, why go anywhere else."
That guiding principle changed when Gisela's night vision began to quickly deteriorate to the point that she could no longer see road signs and was afraid to drive past dusk. She learned from her optometrist that changing her prescription glasses or contact lenses was not going to improve her vision because she had developed cataracts.
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Dr. Rostler retires
OCB extends best wishes to Stephen H. Rostler, MD, who retired in November after practicing ophthalmology for 42 years.
Dr. Rostler said it has been an honor and a privilege to care for his patients and their families over the years. His retirement plans include pursuing his passions of photography, painting, music and spending time with his family. Dr. Rostler practiced at OCB's Metrowest location in Framingham for 11 years. He will be missed by OCB staff and patients alike!
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Boston Magazine Top Doctors
OCB congratulates ophthalmologists who were listed in Boston Magazine's annual list of top doctors, published in December 2017. They include: Husam Ansari, MD, PhD, , Ann Bajart, MD, Nicoletta Fynn-Thompson, MD, Jeffrey Heier, MD, Bonnie An Henderson, MD, Jody Judge, MD; Michael Morley, MD, MHCM; Michael Raizman, MD; Peter Rapoza, MD; Claudia Richter, MD; Bradford Shingleton, MD, and
Torsten Weigand, MD.PhD
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Dr. Shingleton to appear on WBZ radio
Be sure to tune in as OCB Ophthalmologist Bradford Shingleton, MD discusses eye health and answers caller questions on WBZ radio's Nightside with Dan Rea.
Tune in to WBZ 1040 AM on Wednesday, February 21 at 9 p.m. You won't want to miss it!
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Leading research in the field of eyecare
OCB Ophthalmologists are recognized regionally and nationally as experts in their field. Many are actively involved in research that is advancing the medical and surgical care of a wide range of eye conditions.
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Preserving vision throughout the world.
The Center for Eye Research and Education is a non-profit foundation led by OCB ophthalmologists that supports projects throughout the world aimed at preserving vision for those in need. For more information make a donation, visit
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Our ophthalmologists and optometrists, along with their highly skilled health care teams, are committed to offering you the finest care in a compassionate and comfortable environment.
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