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TOP DOCTORS Advanced Eye Care Center, P.A. 220 HAMBURG TURNPIKE, SUITE 7 | WAYNE | (973) 790-1300 | WWW.ADVANCEDEYENJ.COM Left to right: Charles S. Reing, MD, FAAO, Nancy Choo, MD, FAAO and Geeta Garg, MD “PEOPLE ARE LIVING LONGER AND HEALTHIER,” OBSERVES DR. CHARLES S. REING. “As a result, cataracts have become a common problem and the demand for cataract surgery has increased. Thanks to recent advancements in ophthalmology, we are now able to offer our patients laser-assisted, state-of-the-art technology. Toric implants to correct astigmatism, plus Crystalens® and ReSTOR® lenses can improve both distance and near vision, offering patients permanent freedom from eye glasses.” “These procedures are very delicate and precise to perform, but seeing the benefits and the results of restoring a patient’s eyesight is extremely rewarding,” he adds. Reflecting the caliber of expertise and diversity of services available through Advanced Eye Care Center, a full service, comprehensive ophthalmology practice, Dr. Reing, along with his colleagues, Drs. Nancy Choo and Geeta Garg, have been singled out for recognition as this year’s Top Doctors. For patient convenience and comfort, all cataract surgeries, performed on an outpatient basis, are usually performed using only topical anesthetics, resulting in a more rapid recovery. Along with cataract and corneal transplant surgery, Dr. Reing, the chairman of Ophthalmology at St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital, has expertise in laser vision corrective surgeries, such as LASIK. He also serves as a clinical instructor at Manhattan’s Mt. Sinai Hospital. Completing a fellowship in cornea, external disease and refractive surgery, Dr. Choo has published and participated as an investigator in 48 WAYNE MAGAZINE FALL 2016 numerous clinical trials. She is a graduate of Wellesley College and The State University of New York Health Center in Syracuse, and she has chosen to specialize in general ophthalmology and cornea transplants. While most of Dr. Choo’s procedures are performed in the office’s operating suite, she is also on staff at St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital. Dr. Garg is fully versed in the areas of vitreoretinal disease and uveitis, including Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy. She completed a fellowship in uveitis and immunology at the National Eye Institute, prior to embarking on a two-year vitreoretinal fellowship at the National Retinal Institute. Dr. Garg is on a continuous quest to benefit her patients, and she has extensive experience in clinical research, including a stint as clinical research coordinator in the Department of Ophthalmology at George Washington University Medical School. She also completed a research internship at the Royal Free Hospital and School of Medicine in London, England. Complementing the work of his colleagues, Dr. David E. Freilich specializes in cosmetic eye plastic surgery. He also addresses aesthetic and functional issues pertaining to eye sockets, tear ducts and eyelids, and administers Botox® and dermal fillers. He is an authority on thyroid-related eye disease, birth defects, tumors and injury affecting one’s eye sight. Advanced Eye Care Center offers convenient weekend and evening hours to accommodate patients’ busy schedules. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION