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11/24/06 - The Indiana Pacers named Dr. Francis W. Price, Jr. an Indiana Hero:
The Indiana Pacers named Dr. Francis W. Price, Jr. an Indiana Hero on November 24, 2006. The Indiana Heroes Award was created to recognize Hoosiers who have had an overwhelming impact on the lives of others and who, through their unique commitment and humanitarian spirit, have made exceptional and lasting contributions to the community and to the state.
The award was presented to Dr. Price during half-time of the home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a colorful award ceremony. In addition to four tickets to the game (the Pacers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 97 to 87) Dr. Price received the blue and gold medallion he’s wearing in the commemorative photograph. Congratulations, Dr. Price!
11/30/06 - Indianapolis Indiana Eye MD Receives Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy Ophthalmology:
Indianapolis, IN – Francis W. Price Jr., MD, of Indianapolis, IN, has received the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The award recognized Dr. Price for contributions to the Academy.
To achieve this award, an ophthalmologist must have made significant contributions to their profession through educating others, as well as serving in leadership roles.
The award was presented at the Academy’s 2006 Joint Meeting held in Las Vegas, November 11-14.
Dr. Price is a cornea specialist. He currently practices at Price Vision Group, 9002 North Meridian Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46260.
Descemet’s Stripping With Endothelial
Keratoplasty in 50 Eyes: A Refractive
Neutral Corneal Transplant: Francis W. Price, Jr, MD; Marianne O. Price, PhD
PURPOSE: To evaluate early visual and refractive outcomes
following treatment of corneal endothelial dysfunction
with a corneal transplantation technique, Descemet’s
stripping with endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK).
METHODS: Visual and refractive outcomes of the fi rst
50 consecutive cases of DSEK performed by a single
surgeon between December 2003 and July 2004 were
analyzed retrospectively. The DSEK technique consisted
of stripping Descemet’s membrane and endothelium
from a recipient cornea and transplanting the posterior
stroma and endothelium of a donor cornea through a
5-mm incision.
RESULTS: Results are reported for 50 eyes in 47 patients
(30 women and 17 men). Mean patient age at
surgery was 70+-12 years (range: 34 to 89 years). Five
eyes were treated for corneal edema or bullous keratopathy
and 45 for Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy. Seven
eyes were phakic and 43 were pseudophakic. Six months
after surgery, mean manifest cylinder was 1.5+-0.94
diopters (D), unchanged from preoperative cylinder of
1.5+-1.0 D. Mean manifest spherical equivalent refraction
was 0.15+-1.5 D at 6-month follow-up compared
with -0.36+-1.4 D preoperatively (P=.10) At 3- and 6-
month follow-up, signifi cant improvement was noted in
mean best spectacle-corrected visual acuity compared
with the preoperative mean of 20/100 (P=.007). At 6-
month follow-up, 31 (62%) eyes refracted to >20/40
and 38 (76%) eyes saw >20/50.
CONCLUSIONS: Compared to standard penetrating keratoplasty,
DSEK causes minimal refractive change and
provides rapid visual recovery for patients with endothelial
dysfunction. This technique maintains the structural
integrity of the cornea by preserving the recipient’s epithelium,
Bowman’s layer, and entire stromal thickness.
[J Refract Surg. 2005;21:339-345.]
PRICE VISION GROUP DRY EYE CLINIC
Are you bothered by:
* Gritty, painful eyes?
* Contact lens intolerance?
* Smoke, wind, or heating/air conditioning?
* Eyes watering frequently?
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If so, you may be suffering from a condition known as Dry
Eye Syndrome.
One in five, or 59 million Americans, suffer from Dry Eye
Syndrome. Dry Eye Syndrome is actually a collection of symptoms
that make up an eye condition that stems from an imbalance
in the quantity or the quality of tears. A proper tear balance
is critical to good eye health. Tears are responsible for
nutrition for the cornea, corneal infection protection, and
corneal oxygen. If untreated, severe Dry Eye Syndrome can
damage tissue and possibly scar the cornea of the eye, leading
to irreversible, sight-threatening conditions. Dry Eye Syndrome
can also affect the surgical outcomes of refractive surgery.
The Price Vision Group is proud to announce the opening of
our Dry Eye Clinic. The eye care professionals at Price Vision
can evaluate and test your tear quality and quantity with
in-office, state-of-the-art diagnostic tests. With proper
diagnosis and treatment Dry Eye Syndrome, symptoms can be
relieved, contact lenses can be worn again comfortably, and
refractive surgery patients can be assured of the best surgical
outcomes. Contact the Price Vision Group if you are interested
in more information about The Dry Eye Clinic.
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