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Allergy Season is Here! ... and here is what to do

As the beutiful cherry blossoms infamous to DC and other greenery is in abundance, many of us are suffering with itchy watery, red eyes and lots of sneezing.  A few simple things that one can do to decrease ocular allergens is to try to substitute eye rubbing with cool water rinses or compresses done with cool water and a clean wash cloth.  Another thing that one can do is rinse the eyes out with artificial tears available over the counter such as Refresh or Systane.  These will lubricate and soothe the eyes and wash allergens away.  Try to avoid frequent use of Visine o

LASIK and Flex Spending. Save up to 30% on Lasik in 2010!

Just a friendly reminder to all of those who have expressed an interest in LASIK that the time to set aside money in company offered Flex Spending Plans is approaching.
 
LASIK qualifies as a flex spending purchase if offered by your employer.  This could save you up to 30% on the cost of Lasik in the new year.
 
We will be running a New Year special in January 2010 which will offer $1000

Latisse Special: $99 for the Month of September

Grow longer lashes now for less!!  ONLY $99 per kit for the month of September

LATISSE: Is here!! Grow longer, fuller, thicker eyelashes now!

Capital Vision is proud to offer Latisse.  This is the first FDA approved prescription product to promote eyelash growth.  It comes in an easy to use kit and applicators that are applied by the patient in their own homes.  Eyelashes should be noticably longer and thicker in approximately 8 weeks.  A 30 day supply runs approximately $120.  Please contact our office if you would like to a consultation to discuss Latisse or if you would like to order your starter kit and start growing fuller lashes now!

New Dry Eye Treatment

Lacrisert is a prescription insert that provides more effective reliev than using artificial tears 4 times per day and provides long lasting moisture relief for an entire day!  If you suffer from dry eye syndrome that is not alleviated by artificial tears be sure to ask Dr Kotecha if you would be a good candidate for Lacrisert.

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for the Treatment of Glaucoma

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty is a laser procedure that I perform in the office.  It is clinically proven to reduce eye pressures and prevent glaucoma progression and loss of vision.  It takes about 10 minutes per eye, is fairly painless, and has minimal risks.  It can significantly reduce the need for glaucoma eye drops which are often costly and may have significant side effects.  It also improves patient compliance and is usually covered by Medicare and most major insurances.  It has the potential of saving many patients thousands of dollars in prescription med

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma is an eye disease caused by high eye pressures that slowly causes one to lose their peripheral vision.  It can lead to blindness if undetected and untreated.  It may go undiagnosed without routine eye exams.  With early detection, monitoring and treatment often with glaucoma drops, vision is preserved and rarely lost.  Please make sure that you and your loved ones get screened for glaucoma now. 

Z Lasik is Here!!

Z Lasik is here!!  The Ziemer laser is the newest and latest technology in "no-blade" lasik and is now being performed by Dr Kotecha.  It allows for faster healing time and less inflammation than the more commonly and previously used intralase laser.  It is the most advanced and safest femtosecond laser available.  Set up your complimentary lasik consultaion now to find out more about this amazing technology and to see if you are a candidate!  All laser lasik is now even easier and better than before!

Radiesse - A New Dermal Filler

Radiesse - an anti-aging product that lasts up to one year!!

Radiesse is a dermal filler used to reduce the appearance of deep folds such as those "smile-lines" that we develop. It stimulates your body to produce new collagen resulting in long lasting results.... in many patients the results may last up to a year or more!! Studies have shown that more patients are satisfied with Radiesse then with Perlane or Restylane.

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