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A
ssociates in Ophthalmology (AIO) is a premier, multi-specialty
eye care practice in the greater Pittsburgh area, specializing
in the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, diseases of the
cornea, retina (including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic eye care, macular
degeneration, retinal detachments, flashes and floaters), glaucoma, and
other vision correction treatments and surgeries.
AIO’s surgeons, board-certified and fellowship-trained in their
respective areas of expertise, are passionate about patient care and are
dedicated to enriching each patient’s quality of life through research and
innovative methods of enhancing vision.
With seven locations in western Pennsylvania and Wheeling, W.Va.,
AIO offers patients easy access to the latest in vision care procedures and
technology. Associates Surgery Center, located in AIO’s main facility
in West Mifflin, is an accredited, state-of-the-art ambulatory outpatient
surgery center, which allows AIO’s surgeons to provide the most
comprehensive ophthalmology surgeries in a convenient, comfortable
setting.
There has been a rapid evolution in cataract treatment over the past
few years, which translates to added patient benefits, including improved
visual outcomes and faster recoveries. AIO was the first practice in
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western Pennsylvania to offer the latest technological advancement
available – laser-assisted cataract surgery with the Alcon LenSx®
Femtosecond Laser. This image-guided laser allows the surgeon to
perform cataract surgery with more accuracy, precision, and less stress
to the eye than with standard surgery. Additionally, the laser allows for
better management of astigmatism, incre