Virginia Eye Consultants First Practice to Perform New Lifestyle Lens Procedure

    HAMPTON ROADS, VA, June 16, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In continuing to develop a national reputation as a leader in ophthalmology, Stephen V. Scoper, MD, at Virginia Eye Consultants is the first surgeon in the Hampton Roads area to implant the groundbreaking Higher Power Toric Intraocular Lens (IOL). Now patients with greater than 2 diopters of astigmatism can experience clear vision without glasses after cataract surgery.

The Toric IOL is the first Lifestyle Lens option offered by Virginia Eye Consultants that is designed for patients experiencing the blurriness of cataracts who also have pre-existing astigmatism.

"Virginia Eye Consultants is focused on providing our patients with the most advanced technology and leading edge innovations in eye care," Scoper said. "The Toric IOL gives cataract patients with astigmatism the opportunity to enjoy distance vision without depending on glasses or contacts."

Those who are interested in learning more about the Toric IOL or to see if they are candidates for the procedure may contact Virginia Eye Consultants at 1-800-321-3937.

About Virginia Eye Consultants

The expert team at Virginia Eye Consultants has been providing exceptional eye care to patients throughout Virginia for more than 30 years and is dedicated to helping each patient achieve optimal vision results. With the world's most advanced technology and a team of committed vision experts, their many areas of expertise include cataract surgery, ophthalmic plastic surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive surgery and general eye care. A dedication to teaching, research and surgery has earned Virginia Eye Consultants an outstanding national reputation in the field of eye care. For more information about Virginia Eye Consultants, visit www.virginiaeyeconsultants.com or call (757) 622-2200.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Karen Spencer
Virginia Eye Consultants
Phone: (757) 622-2200
E-mail: [email protected]

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