New Study Reveals Ocular Hypertension Can Prevent Glaucoma
A new study in the Journal of Clinical Medicine reveals ocular hypertension can have a protective effect against glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss.
25 Years in the Community
Abilene Cataract and Refractive Surgery Center has been offering comprehensive eye care to the Abilene community for more than 25 years. Our goal is to offer patients convenient access to quality, affordable care with highly-trained specialty surgeons. Our doctors are not only eye care experts, but they also have sub-specialty skill sets to cover every detail of eye health needs.
We provide:
– Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
– Advanced no stitch, no patch cataract surgery
– ReSTOR and Acrysof Toric lenses
– YAG Laser procedures and all laser LASIK
– Glaucoma surgery
– Blepharoplasty/eyelid revisions
– Visian implantable contact lenses and refractive lens exchange
State-of-the-Art Center
Our facility is cutting edge with two fully-equipped operating rooms designed specifically for ophthalmic surgery.
We are also a state-of-the-art LASIK facility.
Leading Partnership
The Abilene Cataract and Refractive Surgery Center is run by high qualified local ophthalmologists partnering with AMSURG, the nation’s leader in ambulatory surgery centers.
News
Natural Glaucoma Treatment like Vitamin B3 May Improve Vision
A new study from the Centre for Eye Research Australia suggests natural treatments like vitamin B3 could protect optic nerve damage that causes glaucoma and blindness.
Low Carbohydrate, Plant-Based Diet Could Prevent Glaucoma
A new study suggests a diet rich in plant-based fats and proteins and low in carbohydrates could reduce the risk for glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness.