Like many former preemies – babies born before the optimal 36 weeks – I was at high risk for serious eye problems as an adult. I feared that a tear or a detachment of my retina (the thin layer of tissue on the inside back wall of the eyeball that receives and organizes visual information) would force me to abandon my career as a journalist and be marooned on the sidelines of life. The hospital where I was born suggested I consult a retinal expert, so I became Dr. MacKay’s patient in 1980. Thanks to Dr. MacKay’s detailed evaluations and explanations, my worries disappeared. When the inevitable tear developed, Dr. MacKay repaired it with a state-of-the-art laser. Much to my amazement, my vision is excellent, enabling me to continue to work and enjoy my hobbies of reading fiction and enjoying art. Every day, I am grateful for Dr. MacKay’s outstanding care.
Carey T., New York, NY
“One day I found a strange bump underneath my eyelid and wanted to get it checked out right away. I started calling around to ophthalmologists in the area but the first few I reached were either very rude or didn’t have any openings for at least a month. Dr. MacKay’s office, on the other hand, was able fit me in the very next day” (more at YELP reviews)
Nancy L. Burleson MD FACOG, Gonzales, Texas
My son, Max Cronin, age 27 years old, committed suicide 1-14-16, as a direct result of complications he experienced from LASIK. He left suicide letters stating this and kept details of his complications. He experienced vision loss, constant eye pain, dry eyes, haze, and loss of quality of life resulting in depression and his suicide. He was unable to work or continue his life goals due to his eye complications.
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Solar Eclipse
September 27, 2017
Recently, we were lucky enough to be able to watch a solar eclipse here in the Northeast part of the United States.
