Sight Lines

Eye doctor's focus:
serving community
and patient vision.

Robert A. Sklar
Editor

H

e specializes in eye care as an
ophthalmologist and cataract
surgeon, but also gives back
via free services provided through local
Jewish organizations.
"Community is not only important, but
an essential part of my practice and prin-
ciples," says Steven Shanbom, M.D.
In pursuit of helping patients sharpen
their vision, the Berkley eye doctor now
offers the new generation of intraocular
lenses: multifocal and accommodating
lens implants. He characterizes it as "a
proven surgical procedure for people suf-

fering with cataracts and even for those
who aren't!'
His clinic doubles as patient care and
cataract surgical center.
The American Academy of
Ophthalmology and the American Society
of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
endorse the implants, which other oph-
thalmologists also offer. Shanbom explains
them and other eye care advances at free
local programs that he conducts.
Cataracts are the leading cause of vision
loss among adults. They affect more than
21 million Americans older than 40. "They
are caused by the cloudiness in the eye's
natural lens creating decreased vision and
increased glare complicating everyday
activities:' Shanbom said.

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Changing The Focus
Cataract surgery has proven quite safe,
with few complications. Such surgery with

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Dr. Shanbom in his Berkley clinic, ready for surgery.

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