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evolving with new surgical procedures, particularly in the
treatment of glaucoma,” Minnotti continued. “We were offering
glaucoma treatment but knew we could treat it better.
What we really needed was some world-class surgeons and
we set out to recruit the best we could find. Dr. Khodadadeh
became available and shortly after Dr. Sayed found us.”
“Dr. Sayed is a respected authority in the field of glaucoma
and he sits on many panels, does a lot of research, travels
the globe lecturing and publishes many articles,” Minnotti
boasted. “He left his position as assistant professor of Clinical
Ophthalmology at the renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
in Miami to help us build the Glaucoma Institute. Having him
join our team was the crown to our bold statement of world
class eye care. He literally put us over the top and together
with Dr. Khodadadeh there is no other practice that has two
such devoted, well trained practitioners and surgeons.”
IMPRESSIVE CREDENTIALS
Sayed completed fellowships in glaucoma and pediatric
ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer, making him well equipped
to address the needs of patients of all ages. He also completed
fellowships at the International Council of Ophthalmology and
the Royal College of Surgeons in the United Kingdom making
him one of the most educated ophthalmologists in the world.
He is also an esteemed researcher who will be continuing
his research from the Glaucoma Institute. He recently received
a grant from the American Glaucoma Society to conduct cutting
edge research on the use of novel artificial intelligence
technologies in glaucoma management.
In July 2020, Sayed joined New Vision Eye Center with the
mutual goal of building a state of the art glaucoma treatment
center. Together they purchased the latest, most advanced
glaucoma equipment on the market, comparable to any major
academic medical center.
“Many procedures were not able to be performed here
prior to my arrival and that of my fellow surgeon Dr. Khodadadeh,”
Sayed explained. “My philosophy is that everyone
should receive individualized care for glaucoma and no two
patients are alike. Now anyone with glaucoma can get that
advanced individualized care without leaving Vero Beach.
“Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve that is associated
with higher than normal pressure within the eye and is the
second leading cause of blindness,” Sayed continued. “It usually
affects older patients who often have family members who
have been diagnosed with glaucoma, but it can affect any age.”
SIGHT ROBBER
The most common form of glaucoma, open-angle glaucoma,
is not associated with any symptoms until the disease is
pretty advanced.
“It’s called the sneak thief of sight because it develops
slowly without any noticeable sight loss for years,” Sayed
said. “It’s frequently found by a routine eye exam when the
doctor finds the optic nerves to look abnormal. Typically,
blind spots in the peripheral vision go unnoticed because the
central vision remains good until the last stage of the disease
just before the patient goes blind.”
Fortunately, advanced technology at the Glaucoma Institute
gives your physician the ability to diagnose glaucoma earlier
than ever. Optical coherence tomography utilizes light rays to
measure a cross section of the retina that allows the physician
to get very precise measurements of the nerve layers of the
eye. It is an invaluable tool for early detection and treatment.
With the arrival of Dr. Mohamed Sayed, glaucoma patients at the center
receive world-class care without having to leave Vero Beach.
“Glaucoma can be treated with eye drops, laser surgery or incisional
surgery,” Sayed said. “We have all the most advanced
equipment and utilize the latest techniques for every type and
stage of glaucoma with new advances coming all the time. We
are able to utilize minimally invasive surgical techniques that
are proven safe and effective. We can even combine cataract
surgery with many of these techniques such as implanting
miniature stents that are no bigger than an eyelash.”
“One of the newest advances in the treatment of glaucoma
is the surgical insertion of a tiny drainage device that allows
the fluid to drain into the reservoir underneath the skin,”
Minnotti revealed. “Our own Dr. Sayed had done more of
those procedures than anyone else in the world. That’s pretty
unique in little Vero Beach.”
The addition of the two new glaucoma surgeons brings the
total number of ophthalmologists at New Vision Eye Center to
six full-time and one part-time. The doctors are board certified
by the American Board of Ophthalmology, members of the
American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Florida Medical Association,
the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery,
and the Indian River County Medical Society. A support
staff of more than 100, who have all earned special distinction
within their fields, completes the highly qualified team.
IF YOU’RE INTERESTED
Visit New Vision’s website at
www.newvisioneyecenter.com or call 257.8700
for more information or to schedule an appointment.
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