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| Dr. Randolph Kinkade and WFSB Interview |
Candidates are currently being seen by Dr. Randolph Kinkade and Dr. Mark Milner. Dr. Kinkade, an optometrist and founding member of the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists, evaluates the patient's level of vision and the potential for vision enhancement with the implant.
Dr. Milner, a cornea and cataract surgeon, assess the eye's health and anatomy to determine if the implant can be safely placed in the eye to replace a cataract. The implant is about the size of a pencil eraser and provides 2.7X magnification with wide-angle optics.
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| Dr. Kinkade holding the IMT |
Dr. Kinkade determines which eye should get the implant since it is inserted in only one eye. Using an External Telescopic Simulator and other diagnostic tools he is able to demonstrate and educate candidates regarding the benefits and limitations of the IMT.
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| Dr. Kinkade viewing through the External Telescopic Simulator |
After the surgery Dr. Kinkade coordinates the rehabilitation team's efforts. The best gain in vision often comes 3-6 months after surgery. Some patients can appreciate even more gain up to a year after surgery.
People who are determined not to be candidates for the IMT, can often benefit from Spectacle Miniature Telescopes (SMTs). SMT have been helping patients with macular degeneration see better for years. Dr. Kinkade has been fitting them for over 20 years.
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Dr. Kinkade's Spectacle Miniature Telescope next to an Implantable Miniature Telescope To learn more about IMTs and SMTs please visit Dr. Kinkade’s website. www.LowVisionEyeGlasses.com You may email Dr. Kinkade with your questions. rkinkade@optonline.net You are also welcome to speak to Dr. Kinkade during a free telephone consultation to see if you or someone you know is a candidate for the IMT or SMT (800) 756-0766 Cheshire - Danbury - Farmington - Litchfield - Manchester - Norwalk - Waterford |
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