At our practice we are able to detect, prevent, and treat a number of eye diseases. Our ophthalmologist can generally slow the degenerative effects of these diseases, as well as improve overall vision. We provide the most advanced surgical and non-surgical techniques including cataract surgery, diabetic retinopathy treatment, and glaucoma treatment at our Bayside practice in Queens to ensure that you receive the most effective and appropriate care possible.
With more than twenty-five years of experience performing modern cataract surgery procedures like phacoemulsification at his Bayside practice in Queens, Dr. Drucker was one of the first surgeons to use intraocular implants at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. Today, his preferred method of cataract surgery is small incision microsurgery with placement of foldable implants. This cataract surgery technique is performed under topical anesthesia to allow instant rehabilitation of vision, thus there is no need for patching after the procedure. Using this method of cataract surgery, injections in and around the delicate eye tissue are unnecessary. After cataract surgery with Dr. Drucker in the Queens area, in Bayside, most patients are able to drive without the use of glasses or contacts. Any pre-existing astigmatism can be corrected at the time of cataract surgery, making vision clearer than ever before!
Dr. Drucker knows that not every patient is a candidate for these modern surgical miracles, however he believes that his high degree of surgical skill can afford most people these advantages. Contact Dr. Barry Drucker today for advanced cataract surgery!
Using the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL, the latest advancement in intraocular lenses, Dr. Drucker is able to restore vision, near through distance, for his cataract patients, while minimizing their dependence on reading glasses and bifocals. After the clouded lense is removed during cataract surgery at Dr. Drucker's practice in Bayside, Queens, he implants the foldable ReSTOR® IOL through the same small incision to help his patients achieve clear vision at any range. In clinical studies, 80 percent of cataract patients that received the ReSTOR® IOL were no longer dependent on their reading glasses or bifocals to see clearly. Additionally, 94 percent of patients with the ReSTOR® IOL were so pleased with the results, they would have the procedure performed again. Contact us today for more information about the AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL to regain optimal vision at any distance.
Today, no diabetic should lose any of his or her vision to degenerative diabetic retinopathy when given timely diagnosis and treatment. We offer the latest diagnostic tests and treatment methods for diabetic retinopathy in Bayside, Queens so that your vision remains intact. By undergoing the Optomap® retinal exam and a diagnostic fluorescein angiogram , our ophthalmologists are able closely examine all aspects of the retina to detect abnormalities present in the eye. The innovative Optomap® exam provides Dr. Drucker with a comprehensive 200 degree view of your retina with out the need for dilation of the pupils, making examination of the retina easier and more comfortable than ever. A fluorescein angiogram may be completed to detect blood vessel or circulation complications such as leaking blood vessels in the eye. By detecting diabetic retinopathy early, chances for successful treatment and preservation of vision are greatly increased.
If signs of diabetic retinopathy are discovered, we will suggest that the patient maintain careful control over his or her blood sugar, blood cholesterol, and blood pressure levels to prevent further deterioration of vision. For patients who have had a progression of diabetic retinopathy and are experiencing macular edema, scatter laser treatment is an option. Dr. Drucker believes that with laser therapy, most diabetics can have their vision either restored or stabilized. Dr. Drucker has two lasers for any necessary diabetic retinopathy treatment onsite at his Bayside practice in Queens, so there is no need for extra trips to outside hospitals or clinics for treatment. Contact us today if you are concerned about vision loss due to diabetic retinopathy and are living in the Bayside or Queens area.
Dr. Drucker has more than twenty years experience in glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, as well as in advanced glaucoma laser surgery. We provide all diagnostic and therapeutic methods for glaucoma treatment at our practice in Bayside, Queens to remedy this vision threatening eye disease. Glaucoma generally provides no warning signs or symptoms of disease, making testing an important part of a full vision exam. Glaucoma treatment at our Bayside practice in Queens is generally focused on lowering the internal optical pressure by allowing fluid to drain properly from the eye. Dr. Drucker acknowledges that, “With today’s newer medication, most people can avoid glaucoma surgery and be treated with a once or twice a day drop.” For those who require surgery, laser treatment can be utilized for precise treatment and quick healing. Dr. Drucker was the first doctor to perform modern trabeculectomy (a method of glaucoma surgery presently in use today), at New York’s Beth Israel Medical Center. Contact Dr. Barry Drucker today to learn more about glaucoma diagnosis and treatment at our practice in Bayside, Queens.
Dr. Barry L. Drucker, F.A.C.S.
212-45 26th Ave. Suite #9
Bayside, NY 11360
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Contact us for glaucoma treatment, diabetic retinopathy treatment, or cataract surgery at our practice in Bayside, Queens