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AIO Offers An Innovative Procedure That Addresses Cataracts and Glaucoma at the Same Time
The iStent device is not only the smallest implant known to be implanted in the human body — it has been implanted in over 100,000 eyes around the world .
Lisa Cibik , MD , FACS , Director of Cataract Services at Associates in Ophthalmology ( AIO ), and John Nairn , MD , Director of the Glaucoma Service at AIO , now offer the iStent ® Complete Procedure . Implanted at the time of cataract surgery , the iStent Trabecular Micro-bypass is clinically proven to reduce eye pressure in adult patients with both cataracts and mildto-moderate open-angle glaucoma .
“ This is an exciting option for every cataract patient in our community who is living with glaucoma ,” said Dr . Nairn . “ Glaucoma is a visionthreatening condition that can lead to blindness if left untreated . With iStent , we now have an advanced device that can effectively manage eye pressure associated with glaucoma , but may also reduce our patients ’ reliance on glaucoma medication .” iStent is not only the smallest medical implant known to be placed in the human body ; it also started a revolution in glaucoma surgery and treatment as the first Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery ( MIGS ) device approved by the FDA . In a U . S . pivotal trial , iStent was shown to be effective in decreasing intraocular pressure ( IOP ), with an excellent safety profile , few complications , and fast recovery time . Today , iStent has been implanted in over 100,000 eyes around the world .
A more recent study published by the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery shows that even three years after the iStent procedure , 79 % of patients had IOP ≤ 16 mmHg , 86 % were able to reduce the number of glaucoma medications taken , and 74 % were medication free .
“ We are committed to providing the best possible care for our patients . So adding iStent was an easy decision for us ,” said Dr . Nairn . “ The procedure is covered by Medicare and most private insurance plans , and we believe patients are going to be very excited about the opportunity to receive cataract surgery and glaucoma therapy at the same time .”
For more information on iStent or to schedule a consultation at AIO , please call 1.800.246.1000 .
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