Category: Blog
We Proudly Welcome Dr. Martin Ma to HVES!
Martin Ma, M.D is a board-certified general ophthalmologist who performs comprehensive eye exams, cataract surgery, and provides medical treatment for acute and chronic eye diseases. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Jamaica Hospital/New York Medical College.
Dr. Ma is trained in standard and laser cataract surgery. He also offers specialty lens implants such as multifocal and toric lenses. Dr. Ma is passionate about optimizing and protecting his patients’ vision using the most sophisticated and advanced medical and surgical tools available.
He is also fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
Treating Glaucoma at the Same Time as Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed surgery in the United States. More than twenty percent of patients who receive cataract surgery also have glaucoma and are taking at least one eye drop to lower the eye pressure. New treatment technologies are available for patients who have glaucoma at the same time as cataract surgery…. Read More
Do I Need Cataract Surgery?
Cataracts are very common. In fact, most people develop early-stage cataracts by the time they reach their fifties. Most early cataracts cause little or no symptoms, but as they progress, they can create symptoms that interfere with day-to-day activities. The rate at which cataracts progress is extremely variable. When is the right time to have… Read More
HVES Pro Tip: March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Each year, nearly 25,000 Americans visit the emergency room due to a workplace eye injury. During Workplace Eye Wellness Month this March, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Hudson Valley Eye Surgeons reminds employers and workers about the importance of wearing certified and approved eye protection.
Eyes of Nature
Five Animals With Fascinating Eyes According to scientists, eyes evolved around 540 million years ago as simple light detecting organs. Through evolution, these organs have become complex and an important tool for many animals, humans included. Here are some of the strangest and most incredible eyes in the animal kingdom. 5: The Four Eyed Fish… Read More