Dr. Cionni also talked about one of the most state-of-the-art advances in cataract surgery: the femtosecond laser. The laser, available here at the Eye Institute of Utah, is another advance for effective cataract removal, and can also be used to correct astigmatism. In the article, Dr. Cionni extols the virtues of laser treatment and the fact that patients of just about any age who are affected by cataracts can undergo the procedure.

Read the full article at Utahbusiness.com to find out more about innovations in laser treatment, and please contact our practice for more information on our doctors and the procedures we offer.

I had been wearing contact lenses since I was 12 years old. Although I didn’t mind contact lenses, I had become more contact lens intolerant over the past five years becoming more dependent on my glasses. Many of my own patients seeking refractive surgery would ask me why I still wore glasses which was always a good question. Why would one of my own patients get surgery, if their own surgeon would not? I unfortunately was not a candidate for LASIK or PRK because I had a higher level of nearsightedness than the average person combined with my corneas being too thin.

Over the last few years, the Eye Institute of Utah had been putting Implantable Contact Lenses (ICLs) in patients like me, who wanted to get rid of their glasses but were not good candidates for LASIK or PRK. Impressed with the outcomes and frustrated with my own contacts, I decided to have ICLs. Since having surgery, I am thrilled with my vision. The surgery took 15 minutes per eye and I was seeing great and back to work the next day. The hardest part of the surgery was remembering to put in all the post-operative eye drops (I admit, I am not the best patient). Even today I still forget and reach for my glasses in the morning, but I realize I no longer have glasses – some habits are hard to break.

Dr. Darcy H. Wolsey
Cataract and Cornea Specialist
Eye Institute of Utah

We are so excited to have one of the best cataract surgeons at The Eye Institute of Utah. To find out how Dr. Cionni can help you with your vision, contact The Eye Institute of Utah at 800-760-4171 or visit our website at www.TheEyeInstitute.com

The Eye Institute of Utah Implements Cutting-Edge Vision Correction Technology

The Eye Institute of Utah received the first commercially available blade-free femtosecond cataract laser in the Western United States on February 22, 2011. There are only three of these blade-free lasers currently in use in the world. The LenSx laser, installed at The Eye Institute of Utah, is the first commercially approved by the FDA for performance of anterior capsulotomies and corneal incisions, all of which were previously performed with blades prior to the introduction of this state of the art technology.

Until now, multiple steps of a cataract procedure were performed manually with a blade. A manual procedure allows for a margin of error that can increase risks and affect outcomes. With the introduction of the first FDA Approved femtosecond cataract laser, surgeons at The Eye Institute of Utah can create custom, blade-free incisions that are more precise, thus eliminating some of the variables that have complicated cataract surgery even with what many consider modern techniques. Recent data shows that this custom blade-free laser performs some steps of the procedure up to 1000 times more accurate than manual techniques, even in the hands of very experienced surgeons. Drs. Robert Cionni, Alan Crandall and Darcy Wolsey all performed cataract surgery procedures on Feb 28th, 2011 with this special laser.

The surgeons at The Eye Institute of Utah were selected to receive one of the first custom blade-free cataract lasers in the world due to their distinguished history of over 30 years of pioneering modern cataract procedures. These remarkable eye surgeons have dedicated their lives to improving patient outcomes. Dr. Robert J. Cionni and Dr. Alan S. Crandall are renowned key speakers at annual events and conferences across the globe and are respected teachers and innovators in the industry. Over the past few years, cataract procedures at The Eye Institute of Utah have been broadcast live to thousands of doctors at the annual American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium and American Academy of Ophthalmology meetings as a means of teaching the best techniques and protocols to doctors across the US and the world.

“We are thrilled to receive one of the first custom blade-free cataract lasers. It will give our patients a safer, more accurate cataract procedure. Not only will this help patients in Utah, but we anticipate people from all over the country will travel to The Eye Institute of Utah to have surgery.” Dr. Robert J. Cionni, MD, Medical Director of The Eye Institute of Utah.

About The Eye Institute of Utah

Originally founded in 1980 by Dr. Andrew Lyle, The Eye Institute of Utah has seen tremendous growth and numerous changes in its 30 year history. It is known throughout the country as a premiere center for cataract lens implant surgery, LASIK, cornea, refractive, retinal and glaucoma treatments. Dr. Crandall and Dr. Cionni are both repeatedly named two of America’s Top Doctors as reviewed by Castle Connolly, are listed in Premier Surgeon 250 which showcases the top innovators in the field of cataract surgery, and are both named in Becker’s ASC Review of 34 of the Best Ophthalmologists in America. Over the last three decades, surgeons at The Eye Institute of Utah have performed over 100,000 procedures and have been involved in many dozens of clinical trials and studies that have significantly impacted and improved modern eye surgery.

The Eye Institute of Utah is located at 755 east 3900 South in Salt Lake City, UT 84107, and can be reached at (800) 760-4171, and found online at either www.theeyeinstitute.com, or The Eye Institute of Utah Facebook page.

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If you’re concerned about your eyesight it’s important to consider the caliber of your doctor.  Are they among the best in their specialty? Do they provide top quality care? Recently, Dr. Robert Cionni and Dr. Alan Crandall of the Eye Institute of Utah were selected among America’s Top Doctors.  They were selected by their peers and  by being the top in their specialties and communities.  Castle Connolly is the research team that carefully reviews the credentials of every physician that is considered for inclusion.  Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors are selected from thousands of physicians.

If you want to receive better quality care for your vision or learn more about the Eye Institute’s vision correction procedures, come and see us today!  Call and schedule a consultation at 800-760-4171.

Dr. Wolsey specializes in the diagnosis of advanced corneal disease and utilizes procedures such as PKP, DSAEK, and INTACS for surgical treatment. She also performs cataract surgery and many of the advanced refractive surgeries including LASIK, PRK, ICLs, refractive lens exchange and presbyopic vision correction. In addition, Dr. Wolsey is experienced with the latest surgical technology-the new IFS Intralase laser used in LASIK and laser assisted corneal transplants.

Contact us today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Wolsey.

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