Aquaflow

Aquaflow refers to an FDA approved procedure that can lower eye pressure (the cause of glaucoma) safely and effectively for both early and more advanced glaucoma. It involves the placement of a tiny strip of collagen on the outside of the eye and under the eyelid. This lets fluid leave the eye in a slow controlled manner and avoids the risks and discomfort associated with older glaucoma procedures. We have been greatly impressed at how effective this quick procedure is at stopping glaucoma damage and preserving the sight of our patients.

After a thorough examination, your optometrist or Ophthalmologist can discuss if Aquaflow is an appropriate decision for you. Good Aquaflow candidates are those who have glaucoma and for whom drops and/or laser treatment have failed or are not indicated.

Aquaflow is only one of many glaucoma procedures performed at the Gabriele Eye Institute that can lower eye pressure. These procedures include Argon or SLT Laser treatment and intra-ocular surgery in addition to Aquaflow. The Gabriele Eye Institute offers the most complete range of treatment options in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan and the ONLY practice that can perform the Aquaflow procedure.

After your eye has been completely "numbed" by eye numbing drops, an eyelid holder will be placed on your eyelids to keep you from blinking. You will NOT feel pain. Although you will be awake during the procedure you will not be able to "see" the procedure occurring. All you will perceive are shadows and bright lights.

Afterwards the eyes may feel scratchy for a few days. You can get back to your normal activities in the next day or so. You will be given some mild anti-anxiety medication prior to the procedure so you will need a driver that day.

Only the absolute best equipment and staff are utilized by the Gabriele Eye Institute. Surgery is performed at the Edison Lakes Eye Surgical Center. This facility is solely dedicated to eye surgery. It is manned by the most experienced staff in Northern Indiana/Southern Michigan.

Aquaflow is covered by all medical insurances as an approved glaucoma treatment procedure. The Gabriele Eye Institute accepts all Medicare, Medicaid, and private health care insurance and is on all managed care insurance plans that serve the Michiana area.

LASIK

LASIK literally stands for laser assisted In-situ Keratomileusis. In easier to understand terms, LASIK is a procedure in which a Laser is used to reshape the front surface of the eye known as the cornea. It is this front surface that determines if your eye is nearsighted, farsighted, or has astigmatism. LASIK has been performed for over two decades on hundreds of thousands of Americans every year.

After a thorough examination, your optometrist or ophthalmologist can discuss if LASIK is an appropriate decision for you. Good LASIK candidates are those who's refractive error (focusing problems) are within the FDA guidelines of treatment for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

Your expectations are also important. The decision to have LASIK is an important one that only you can make. Although many of our patients do indeed see 20/20 or better after LASIK, this is the ideal target and not the goal of the procedure. The goal of LASIK is to reduce or eliminate your dependence on corrective lenses.

It is important to base your decision on facts, not hopes or misconceptions. LASIK cannot correct a condition called presbyopia, or the natural aging of the eye, which may cause the need for reading glasses. Dr Gabriele will provide you with all of the information you need to make an informed decision.

LASIK is only one of many refractive procedures performed at the Gabriele Eye Institute that can eliminate eye
focusing problems. However there are people whose focusing errors are so great, or who have other eye conditions that LASIK is not their best option. The Gabriele Eye Institute offers the most complete range of surgical options in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. If you are not a candidate for LASIK you still may have other options.

After approximately the age of 40 one usually loses their ability to see at near easily. This is due to the loss of flexibility of the aging eye's focusing system. In order to see at near and at distance after 40-50 years of age one usually needs to use reading glasses or as an alternative use one eye for near and one eye for distance. This is called MONOVISION. Some people love this and some hate it. It is best to have your optometrist try this out with you with glasses or contacts prior to undergoing LASIK, in order to see if this is what you want after LASIK.

After your eye has been completely "numbed" by eye numbing drops, an eyelid holder will be placed on your eyelids to keep you from blinking. You will feel slight pressure on your eye during the surgery, but you will NOT feel pain. Although you will be awake during the procedure you will not be able to "see" the procedure occurring. All you will perceive are shadows and bright lights.

Afterwards the eyes may feel scratchy for a few days. You can get back to your normal activities the next day. You will be given some mild anti-anxiety medication prior to the procedure so you will need a driver the day of the procedure.

Only the absolute best equipment and staff are utilized by the Gabriele Eye Institute. Surgery is performed at the Edison Lakes Surgery Center. This facility is solely dedicated to eye surgery. It is manned by the most experienced staff in Northern Indian/Southern Michigan.

CLICK HERE for a price fact sheet. Your initial consultation, examination, and preliminary tests by Dr. Gabriele are complimentary.

Crystalens

Crystalens is surgical procedure whereby an artificial lens is gently placed in the eye to allow it to seamlessly focus at objects near, far and in between. The lens replaces the natural lens in your eye that lies behind the colored part of your eye (the Iris). The natural lens no longer has the flexibility to change focus, which is why you presently need bifocals or reading glasses.

After a thorough examination, Dr. Gabriele can discuss if Crystalens is an appropriate decision for you.
Good Crystalens candidates are those who need reading glasses or bifocals and are within the FDA approved range of focusing problems.

Your expectations are also important. The decision to have Crystalens is an important one that only you can make. Although many of our patients do indeed see 20/20 or better after Crystalens at distance and read well at near, this is the ideal target and not the goal of the procedure.

The goal of Crystalens is to reduce or eliminate your dependence on corrective lenses. It is important to base your decision on facts, not hopes or misconceptions. Dr Gabriele will provide you with all of the information you need to make an informed decision.

Crystalens is only one of many refractive procedures performed at the Gabriele Eye Institute that can eliminate eye focusing problems. However there are people whose focusing errors are so great, or who have other eye conditions that Crystalens is not their best option. The Gabriele Eye Institute offers the most complete range of surgical options in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. If you are not a candidate for Crystalens you still may have other options.

After your eye has been completely "numbed" by eye numbing drops, an eyelid holder will be placed on your eyelids to keep you from blinking. You will feel slight pressure on your eye during the surgery, but you will NOT feel pain. Although you will be awake during the procedure you will not be able to "see" the procedure occurring. All you will perceive are shadows and bright lights.

Afterwards the eyes may feel scratchy for a few days. You can get back to your normal activities the next day. You will be given some mild anti-anxiety medication prior to the procedure so you will need a driver the day of the procedure.

Only the absolute best equipment and staff are utilized by the Gabriele Eye Institute. Surgery is performed at the Edison Lakes Surgery Center. This facility is solely dedicated to eye surgery. It is manned by the most experienced staff in Northern Indiana/Southern Michigan.

CLICK HERE for a price fact sheet. Your initial consultation, examination, and preliminary tests by Dr. Gabriele are complimentary.