Almost all of the 41 million estimated contact lens (CL) wearers in the United States may be engaging in at least one behavior known to increase their risk of eye infections, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nearly 33% of survey participants reported red or painful eyes related to wearing CLs that necessitated a physician’s visit. More than 99% of survey respondents reported at least one risky behavior, with 82.3% keeping CL cases longer than recommended, 55.1% “topping off” solution in the case rather than emptying the case completely before adding more solution, and 50.2% sleeping in CLs not designated for overnight wear. In previous studies, each of these behaviors has been known to increase the risk of eye infections by 5 times or more, the CDC said.
EyeWorld Weekly Update (ISSN 1089-0319), a digital publication of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators, is published every Friday, distributed by email, and posted live on Friday.
Medical Editors: Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, chief medical editor; Rosa Braga-Mele, MD, cataract editor; Clara C. Chan, MD, cornea editor; Reay H. Brown, MD, glauco
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Specialty Care for Cataracts and LASIK in Philadelphia
James S. Lewis, MD, offers specialty care for Cataracts and LASIK at Philadelphia’s College of Optometry: The Eye Institute of Salus University.
1200 West Godfrey Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
Appointments: 215-276-6111
Main: 215-276-6000
Dr. James S. Lewis Announces New Ophthalmology Suite in North Philadelphia
(PRLEAP.COM) The accomplished Philadelphia LASIK and cataract surgeon Dr. James S. Lewis has been honored by the dedication of this Specialty Care Center. Salus’s state-of-the-art facility is located at the clinical center of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, a reputable institution that recently completed a $12 million dollar expansion and renovation project.
Dr. Lewis’ suite is equipped with the latest diagnostic and therapeutic equipment in order to provide advanced care for North Philadelphia Cataract, Cornea, Glaucoma and LASIK patients. For cataract patients, Dr. Lewis offers micro-incision cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses, including nanoFLEX, nanoFLEX Plus, Crystalens, ReSTOR and Tecnis Multifocal Lenses. For laser eye surgery patients, Dr. Lewis offers LASIK and Epi-LASIK, a sophisticated refractive surgery procedure that he has been performing for more than six years. Patients with cataract and glaucoma can become spectacle and glaucoma drop-free with combined Cataract and AquaFlow™ surgery. This minimally invasive glaucoma surgery is performed without sutures and provides extremely rapid visual rehabilitation. Dr. Lewis has performed more AquaFlow procedures than any other US surgeon. He also offers Staar’s Visian ICL, for patients who are not ideal LASIK candidates as well as those who simply prefer a reversible, flap-less alternative with unparalleled optical and visual performance.
At his North Philadelphia office, Dr. Lewis works along with Dr. Marcus Devlin – a highly regarded refractive eye specialist. The two physicians are assisted by the best cornea and optometry residents at Salus University. Together, they have helped thousands of patients from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding areas achieve vision of 20/20 or better.
For more information about the James S. Lewis, MD Ophthalmology Suite for Cataract, Cornea, and LASIK Surgery, or to schedule a free consultation, call the Eye Insititute at (215) 276-6111 or Dr. Lewis directly at 888-700-EYES (3937).
More About Dr. James S. Lewis
Dr. James S. Lewis completed his undergraduate education at Princeton University and received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College, where he was the recipient of several ophthalmology awards. He completed a clinical residency at Duke University Eye Center, where he served as Chief Resident. After completing specialized training in corneal and refractive surgery in South Australia, Dr. Lewis became the Director of Cornea and Anterior Segment Surgery at Hahnemann University in Philadelphia.
Dr. Lewis is a talented LASIK and cataract surgeon dedicated to helping patients achieve their best possible vision without glasses. As a pioneer in refractive eye surgery, Dr. Lewis has developed several surgical instruments and has participated in FDA clinical trials evaluating various laser eye surgery and cataract technologies.
Dr. Lewis shares his vast knowledge and experience by regularly lecturing at the meetings of the leading ophthalmology organizations, such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the World Ophthalmology Congress and the European Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He also serves as the Director of Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery at Salus University.
In addition to his research and teaching commitments, Dr. Lewis regularly performs advanced forms of LASIK and cataract surgery. He applies his extensive clinical and research background to every procedure to deliver outstanding results for his Philadelphia Epi-LASIK, LASIK and cataract surgery patients.
To obtain more information about Dr. Lewis and his new North Philadelphia Ophthalmology Suite, please visit his website at http://www.lewislasik.com or call (888) 700-EYES.
Contact Information Dr. James Lewis
(215) 886-9090
First in the Delaware Valley – Lipiflow
James S. Lewis, MD, a pioneer in the use of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for treatment of dry eye in the Philadelphia area is now the first practice to receive the Lipiflow System.
LipiFlow is a FDA-Approved Dry Eye Treatment
Go to our site
DryEyePhiladelphia.com
to learn how LipiFlow works.