Cataract Surgeon Robert Brass, M.D.
Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants (IOL) in Latham

Robert Brass, M.D. is a Cataract Surgeon in Albany, New York and is the Founder of Brass Eye Center in Latham, New York where he serves New York Cataract patients from Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs and throughout the Capitol District of NY. Dr. Brass received his Medical Degree from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and completed a Residency in Ophthalmology at New York Medical College followed by a Fellowship in Corneal Diseases & Surgery at the University of Wisconsin.

Dr. Brass utilizes advanced techniques of Cataract Surgery in Albany that require only a very tiny incision, no patches and only eye drops for anesthesia-the "no stitch, no patch, no needle" Cataract Surgery procedure-so that his patients can benefit from very quick visual recovery times with minimal interruption in their daily routines.

Dr. Brass is committed to helping patients with Cataracts achieve their vision correction goals after Cataract Surgery. To help his Cataract patients achieve greater independence and possibly eliminate the need for eyeglasses, reading glasses or bifocals after Cataract Surgery, Dr. Brass routinely recommends aspheric lens implants for those Cataract patients requiring the sharpest distance vision in dim lighting conditions, astigmatism correcting toric lens implants for those Cataract patients with significant amounts of astigmatism and near vision presbyopia correcting lens implants, such as the Crystalens® Lens Implant, the ReZoom™ Lens Implant and the AcrySof® ReSTOR® Lens Implant for those Cataract patients wishing to have their distance, arm's length and near vision corrected after Cataract Surgery without eyeglasses.

Dr. Brass is a Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Albany Medical Center hospital (AMCH) in New York where he teaches new eye surgeons in New York advanced techniques of cataract surgery, lens implants and corneal transplants. In addition he trains AMCH ophthalmology medical residents at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany in ophthalmic surgery and clinical skills.

New York Cataract patients wishing to learn more about Cataracts, Cataract Surgery or Lens Implants will find that Albany Cataract Surgeon Robert Brass, M.D. provides a thorough examination and consultation and is conveniently located for patients from Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, Cohoes, East Glenville, Mechanicsville, Westmere, Colonie and Delmar New York.

Cataract Surgery today is one of the most common and successful types of surgery performed in the United States. As with any surgery, it is important to fully understand its risks, benefits and complications. Please call Robert Brass, M.D. to arrange at Cataract Examination and Consultation by phoning 518-782-7827.

Dr. Brass performs Cataract Surgery at the Albany Regional Eye Surgery Center located at 9 Johnson Road, Latham, NY 12110 phone: 518-782-1181. Dr. Brass performs Cataract Surgery in a close to home, comfortable and convenient ambulatory surgery fully accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) a private, non-profit organization formed in 1979 to assist ambulatory health care organizations improve the quality of care provided to patients. Accreditation from AAAHC ensures that Surgery Centers adopt the best practices in health care and complies with nationally-recognized standards. AAAHC accreditation is recognized by third party payers, medical societies, state and government agencies and is reassurance that Surgery Centers meet nationally-recognized standards of health care.