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Firsts in Eye Care in the ArkLaTex
Achieved By the Physicians of
Steen - Hall Eye Institute
and
Willis Knighton Medical Center |
- Acquired the first Argon laser
- Performed the first Argon laser trabeculectomy for the treatment of glaucoma
- Performed the first Argon laser peripheral iridectomy
- Performed the first outpatient cataract surgery
- Acquired the first phacoemulsification surgical unit
- Performed the first small incision cataract extraction operation
- Performed the first planned extracapsular cataract lens extraction procedure
- Implanted the first artificial lens (anterior chamber implant) inside the human eye
- Implanted the first iris-sutured artificial lens inside the human eye
- Implanted the first posterior chamber artificial lens inside the human eye
- Performed the first combined triple procedure involving the extraction of a cataract, implantation of an artificial lens, and filtering procedure for the treatment of glaucoma
- Performed the first secondary lens implant procedure
- Acquired the first YAG laser unit
- Performed the first YAG laser capsulotomy for the treatment of secondary cataracts
- Performed the first YAG laser pupillary membranectomy
- Performed the first YAG laser peripheral iridectomy
- Performed the first surgical trabeculectomy procedure for the treatment of glaucoma
- Performed the first "One-Stitch" cataract surgery procedure
- Performed the first "No-Stitch" cataract surgery procedure
- Acquired the first ultrasonic A-scan testing unit
- Acquired the first ultrasonic B-scan testing unit
- Implanted the first foldable intraocular lens composed of silicone material
- Acquired the first automated visual fields testing device
- On a world-wide basis, implanted the first thermolabile intraocular lens in a human eye
- Performed the first astigmatic keratotomy procedure
- Performed the first myopic keratomileusis (MKM) procedure
- Implanted the first artificial lens as part of a teledioptic low-vision system for the benefit of macular degeneration patients
- Acquired the first vitrector unit
- Acquired the first corneal topographer in a private physician's office
- Acquired the first computerized nomogram system (The RK Smart Program) for establishing refractive surgery plans
- Performed the first cataract surgical procedure using only a topical anesthetic (eye drops) for pain control
- Established the first free-standing eye care and surgical center connected to a major hospital
- Established the first low vision center through the Paul and Willie Brown Memorial Low Vision Center
- Established the first eye bank in a private hospital
- First surgeon awarded board certification in the subspecialty field of cataract/implant surgery by the American Board of Eye Surgeons
- Performed the first pars plana vitrectomy procedure for the treatment of intraocular hemorrhage
- First to televise "live" surgical procedures on the eye for viewing by family members via closed circuit television
- Performed the first combined triple procedure involving the extraction of a cataract, implantation of an artificial lens, and transplantation of corneal tissue
- First to establish a mobile eye screening van
- Implanted the first bifocal artificial lens
- Implanted the first toric artificial lens
- First surgeon awarded board certification by the American Board of Eye Surgery in the subspecialty field of refractive surgery (incisional keratotomy)
- First surgeon in the region fellowship-trained in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
- First ophthalmologist to complete the Summit Technology "Visionary Program" providing international training and hands-on experience in the use of the excimer laser
- First ophthalmologist practicing in Louisiana fellowship-trained in corneal and refractive surgery with training in the use of the excimer laser
- First surgeon to perform the Automated Lamellar Keratoplasty procedure for treatment of severe myopia
- First surgeon to perform the Automated Lamellar Keratoplasty procedure for the treatment of hyperopia
- First surgeon in the ArkLaTex to perform locally the Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) procedure using the excimer laser for the treatment of nearsightedness.
- First surgeon in the ArkLaTex to perform locally the Lamellar In-Site Keratomileusis (LASIK) procedure using the excimer laser.
- The first ophthalmic practice in the ArkLaTex providing timely information on vision care via a Website on the Internet
- The first surgeon in the ArkLaTex to perform locally astigmatic correction during the same operation to treat nearsightedness with the excimer laser through the combined procedures of Astigmatic Keratotomy (AK) and Lamellar In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK).
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