The goal of this website is to provide you with information on ophthalmic diseases in particular on glaucoma and cataract. Based on my extensive experience, my commitment is to deliver modern and qualified treatment through good communication and personal relation with my patients. We will help you detect your eye condition early and access optimal treatment for cataract and glaucoma in order to preserve and restore your visual function at best. Take interest in your disease and together we will take care of your precious vision best!
About Dr. Audrey Kaplan-Messas
Dr. Audrey Kaplan-Messas is the Head of Eye MC for advanced Cataract and Glaucoma solutions in Tel Aviv and Herzlia, Israel. Dr Audrey Kaplan-Messas was trained in Paris and New York in the leading centers in the field, and is a senior consultant for more than 20 years. Dr Kaplan-Messas has performed thousands of treatments and surgeries for cataract and glaucoma. Moreover she is the author of tenths of scientific publications, and has been giving lectures all around the world on her research and clinical datas. Dr Kaplan-Messas is involved in developing new technologies and is one of the first using the novel laser for treating glaucoma: the Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT).
SLT
A novel treatment is now available for glaucoma patients. A technology that allows reduction of the intra-ocular pressure through a laser treatment performed ambulatory at the clinic in last than 5 minutes by Dr Audrey Kaplan-Messas herself.
Cataract
Cataract is the opacification of the lens inside the eye. Cataract formation causes blurred vision and reduction of the visual acuity, as well as change in color vision. The treatment of cataract is surgical. Modern technique of phaco-emulsification of the lens allow a short surgery through a small sutureless incision, and insertion of foldable artificial lens. For more information don't hesitate to open the pages in Hebrew, they also cantain documents in English. 
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve which is pressure sensitive. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in Israel. About 3% of the population suffer from glaucoma, and half of the cases are undiagnosed. The damage to the optic nerve caused by the pressure is irreversible, therefore it is crucial to diagnose the disease early. Dr. Kaplan is one of the leading opthalmelogists in early diagnosis of glaucoma. Treatment for glaucoma includes medications (usually eyedrops), laser therapy (see the new technology SLT), and surgery. There is a wide range of possible incisional surgery, Dr Kaplan has an extensive experience both in Trabeculectomy, and in glaucoma drainage implantation which are the most common techniques used when surgery becomes necessary.
