Eye Surgery
After Nearly Losing Her Eye in a Bungee Cord Accident, a Nurse’s Colleagues Saved Her Sight
When a bungee cord snapped and struck her eye, nurse Irene Fico turned to the ophthalmology team at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, hoping they could preserve her sight. After a series of surgeries, they gave her close to perfect vision and helped her maintain it over a decade of care.
Patient Stories
Caring for Two Generations
With pioneering innovations in diagnosis and treatment for retinoblastoma, the ophthalmology oncology team at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center gave a mother and daughter the gift of vision and hope for the future.
Eye Surgery
Cataracts: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Get Cataract Surgery
An ophthalmologist explains what causes cataracts and the best ways to treat them, including the latest advancements in treatment.
