Archive for April, 2011
New Mesa AZ Location for Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center Now in Mesa AZ
Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center is announcing a new Flagship Center to support the eye care needs of Arizona. The ophthalmologists and eye surgeons say the new center is located in Mesa, AZ, and is the most forward thinking eye care center in the state.
The eye surgeons and ophthalmologists at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center (BDP) are announcing the opening of a new Flagship Center for eye care in Mesa, AZ. The doctors say their eye centers remain on the cutting-edge when performing a number of procedures, including cataract surgery and LASIK eye surgery in Arizona. They add that the new Mesa location is built to advanced standards and includes a state-of-the-art 5,000 square foot Ambulatory Surgery Center, a separate Retina Clinic, IE Smart Screens and LUMA Eyemaginations, and the latest application for electronic medical records. The doctors at Barnet Dulaney Perkins say the Mesa office is designed to enhance their extensive experience and expertise to ensure all patients receive the best eye care possible, regardless of whether they are in need of vision correction, or procedures such as diabetic retinopathy in Arizona.
The doctors at Barnet Dulaney Perkins specialize in a number of eye care procedures, including cataract surgery in Arizona, and say the new Mesa Eye Care Center allows them to reach even more patients while providing a more convenient and positive experience with the eye care specialists. The doctors say they hope the additional convenience will enable their patients to continue to develop and maintain healthy eye care habits by making it easier to visit their offices on a routine basis.
Whether performing routine eye care or a procedure for vision correction in Arizona, the doctors at Barnet Dulaney Perkins say the technologically advanced Mesa Eye Care Center will improve their ability to provide their patients with comprehensive care aimed at improving their overall visual health. While the new location creates a more convenient patient experience, the doctors say that including the latest technology in eye care treatments and procedures can also improve the overall safety and satisfaction of their patients, which is always a top priority.
Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center
The Barnet Dulaney Eye Center has been serving the eye care and surgery needs of Arizona for over thirty years. The center has consistently remained a world leader in introducing new eye care technologies, and was the first center to introduce the innovative LASIK procedure performed with an Allegretto Wave Laser. As a world renowned research and educational facility, which regularly participates in clinical trials, Barnet Dulaney Perkins strives to bring the latest technology to patients and doctors throughout the world. They offer complete eye care for every stage of their patients’ lives, ranging from routine eye care, to cataract and glaucoma procedures, to the treatment of retinal diseases and other conditions.
Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center has a number of locations throughout Arizona, which can be located at (866) 742-6581, http://www.goodeyes.com/index.asp or the Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center Facebook page.
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Tags: AZ, correction, eye, laser, lasik, Mesa, Phoenix, surgery, vision
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Dr. Scott Perkins and Staff Return to Honduras for Annual Cataract Surgical Mission
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
March 20-24, 2011 Dr. Scott Perkins along with several Barnet Dulaney Perkins employees traveled to Toyos, Honduras for a Cataract Surgical Mission with the non-profit organization AZ Visionaries (www.azvisionaries.org) .The members of the team included Amber Gearhart, RN Assistant Director of Nursing; Kim Nichols, RN, Phoenix Surgery Center Manager; Sarah Walczak, Ophthalmic Scrub Technician and Michelle Minta, Nurse Anesthetist and founder of AZ Visionaries.
“We had the honor of serving a small group of Hondurans who were too poor to pay for needed cataract surgery, despite being legally blind. The team that went with me donated their time and worked tirelessly to make this cataract mission a success. All of us in the group participated for different reasons. To me the reason doesn’t matter, just actively pursuing the desire to help less fortunate fellow humans is a gift we can give to others. The patients we served expressed sincere gratitude for the cataract surgeries we performed and that was the greatest gift we got in return”. Scott Perkins, MD
The team traveled out of Phoenix at 12:00am on March 20th and arrived in San Pedro Sula, Honduras at noon on the 21st. All the surgical supplies including the microscope and phaco-emulsification machine (for cataract removal) traveled with the team as checked baggage on the airplane. The team then set up the operating room after unpacking the 20+ boxes of supplies and equipment. They began operating on Monday the 21st and performed 42 total cataract surgeries in the 2 ½ days of operating.
Most of the surgical supplies were donated by Alcon Surgical. The surgical representative from Alcon, Mathew Greer, assisted in getting the supplies donated and also proved to be an essential team member of the surgical mission. All 42 cataract surgeries were performed by Dr. Scott Perkins. A large percentage of the patients had “hand motion” or “count fingers” vision and were blind from their cataracts. The patients went from being blind one day to seeing their family member’s faces for the first time in years. It was a very successful and rewarding trip for all involved.
If you would like more information or would like to donate to the non-profit organization please visit www.azvisionaries.org to make your tax deductible donations. 100% of proceeds from donations go toward their efforts to vision preservation for the poor and underserved.
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