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University of Rochester
Flaum Eye Institute
State-of-the-art eye care…
it’s available
right here in Rochester.
No one should live with vision
that is less than what it can be.
People who have trouble seeing often accept
their condition, not knowing that treatment is
available — from the simplest of medications
and visual tools to state-of-the-art surgical
procedures.
Now you can easily refer them to the help they
need — all at the Flaum Eye Institute at the
University of Rochester.
See the difference we can make in your
patients’ quality of life.
Refer them today to 585-273-EYES.
University of Rochester
Flaum Eye Institute
A world-class team of ophthalmologists, subspecialists, and researchers, the faculty practice is
committed to developing and applying advanced
technologies for the preservation, enhancement,
and restoration of vision. Working through a unique
partnership of academic medicine, private industry,
and the community, we are here to serve you and
your patients.
One phone number for all faculty practice appointments and new centralized systems make the highest
quality eye care more accessible than ever before.
Working together, our physicians provide a full range
of treatment options for the most common to the
most complex vision problems.
Glaucoma
Cataract
Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Orbital Diseases
Low Vision
Dry Eye Syndrome
Refractive Surgery
Optic Neuropathies
Corneal Disease
Oculoplastics
Motility Disorders
Comprehensive Eye Care
All-important routine eye exams and a wide range of procedures
are offered through the Comprehensive Eye Care service.
Consultative, diagnostic, and treatment services are all provided
for patients with conditions or symptoms common to cataracts,
dry eye, glaucoma, and corneal surface disorders. Medical,
surgical, and laser treatment modalities are available through
the Comprehensive Eye Care service.
Cornea and External Disease
Diseases of the anterior section of the eye and cornea and
infectious eye diseases are the focus of the cornea and external
disease service along with general ophthalmic care and screening for eye complications of systemic diseases and contact
lens wear. Adult and pediatric evaluation and consultation are
facilitated by advanced diagnostic options and treatment
modalities. They include corneal transplantation, anterior
segment reconstruction, intraocular lens implantation, cataract
extraction, and excimer laser phototherapeutic procedures.
Glaucoma
The Flaum Eye Institute is a state-of-the-art center for the
management of glaucoma. Patients may be referred for retinal
topography and analysis, utilizing the Heidelberg Retinal
Tomograph along with computerized visual field testing, optic
nerve imaging, and other specialized imaging modalities.
Even the most complex adult and pediatric glaucoma cases
and surgical complications are managed by the Flaum Eye Institute’s
Glaucoma Service.
Neuro-Ophthalmology and Oculoplastics
Patients with symptoms of visual loss unexplained by findings
inside the eye, double vision, headache, and protrusion of
the eye are appropriately referred to neuro-ophthalmology.
Associated diseases may include cranial nerve palsies,
disorders of the optic nerve, visual field loss, nystagmus, optic
neuritis and other optic neuropathies, thyroid-associated eye
disease, migraine, and idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Surgical expertise includes orbital tumors, socket reconstruction, eyelid repair, and orbital decompression, as well as
correction of paralytic strabismus.
Refractive Surgery
Leaders in the field of refractive surgery have put Rochester at
the forefront of development, safety, and effectiveness in laser
vision correction technology. Until recently we could only
measure astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness.
Today, through wavefront sensing technology developed by the
Rochester team, many aberrations can be detected and treated
with LASIK. Through customized ablation, patients’ vision may
be restored or improved—possibly even better than 20/20.
Free informational seminars are offered to patients who may
be candidates for LASIK surgery. The Flaum Eye Institute Refractive
Surgery Center offers 26-point evaluation process including
Orbscan and Zywave —the most complete refractive surgery
evaluation in the region.
Retina and Vitreous
Age-related macular degeneration (the leading cause of
blindness in older Americans), diabetic retinopathy, detached
retinas, and other vascular abnormalities of the retina and
choroid are treated and managed through the Retina and
Vitreous Service. From indocyanine green angiography (IGA)
to laser treatment, photodynamic therapy (PDT), and surgery,
this service offers comprehensive care for adults and children.
When do you refer a patient
to the Flaum Eye Institute?
The University of Rochester Flaum Eye Institute
is your regional resource for tertiary and
quaternary eye care services. Contact us for:
• A second opinion by an experienced
sub-specialist
• Consultative services on eye complications
of systemic disease and contact lens wear
• Highly specialized testing and diagnostic
services
• Access to the latest state-of-the-art
treatment modalities
• Advanced surgical interventions
• Management of the most complex eye
conditions and diseases
Call us at 585-273-EYES.
University of Rochester
Flaum Eye Institute
Eye Care Services at a Glance
Comprehensive Eye Care
Cornea and External Disease
Glaucoma
Neuro-Ophthalmology/Orbit
Oculoplastics
Refractive Surgery
Retina and Vitreous
University of Rochester Flaum Eye Institute
Box 659
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14642
585-2 73-EYES
www.mc.rochester.edu/eye-institute/