A special pair of 101-year old eyes.

Dr. Ross and Pearl

We are happy to celebrate the 101st birthday of a special Lehigh Valley Center for Sight patient, Pearl Savitz.

Now moving into her second century, Pearl is enjoying the benefits of a lifetime of quality eye care.  Pearl became a patient of Dr. Ross over 30 years ago, when he was just starting his practice in Allentown.  Thanks Pearl for trusting us with your eyes, and for letting us snap a photo of you & your favorite eye doctor on your recent visit!   

Rolling, Rolling, Rolling...

It's a family affair for our LVC4S employees at Hampton Lanes in Northampton!  Our first season of bowling featured four teams each one named for one of our doctors:  Team Ahdieh, Cherfas, Moran and Ross rocked and rolled Wednesday nights this winter.

Here's a peek at some of the fun:

LVC4S Inaugural Bowling League Members!

...and the winners are Team CHERFAS!  Dr. Cherfas presents
the winning team with their plaque.
Pictured here (l to r): Dr. Cherfas, Bob Kernechel, Darlene Kernechel, Barry Konigsburg, and Luis Torres. 

Enjoying a fun night with friends:  Clinical Staff Denise Sandt & Jamie Malazzo,
with front staff Christina Dean and Eileen Konigsberg

Office Clerk Darlene Kernechel is all smiles!

Jamie Malazzo keeps warm!

Jordan Krische joins his mom Tara in the LVC4S league.  

Clinical Staff member Rita Parton smiles for the camera.

Another mother & son combination...Sherry Mitchell and her son Devon.

The competition...

...and the reward!  Mandy Bolton, Cindy Tagliatera & her son Nick, Tyler & Jagger Bolton.  

LASIK Suits Lehigh County Lawyer

LASIK Suits Lehigh Valley Lawyer

Dr. Cherfas & Attorney Earl Supplee

Attorney Earl Supplee is seeing things more clearly in and out of the courtroom after his recent CustomVue LASIK procedure with Dr. Irena Cherfas of Lehigh Valley Center for Sight.   Earl's position as a Chief Deputy Public Defender in Lehigh County requires a wide range of visual needs.  He divides his time reading detailed legal documents, working on the computer and representing his clients in the courtroom.was out of the office for just one day following his surgery.   “I have a busy schedule, and I was back in court the second day after my surgery.”  For the majority of patients, LASIK surgery can be done with minimal time off from work.  The procedure itself takes just a few minutes, with total time at the laser center about one hour.

Earl was the third member of his family to have laser vision correction at Lehigh Valley Center for Sight.  His mother-in-law had PRK in 1999, and his wife had LASIK surgery in 2004, so he knew what to expect. “I had complete confidence in Dr. Cherfas and the LASIK procedure. I met with Dr. Cherfas for both my initial consultation and my evaluation exam where the final measurements for surgery were taken. She explained the process in detail. 

LASIK suits this 48-year old professional both at work and at play.  He enjoys skiing, hunting and golfing, three activities that require good vision.  “I'm looking forward to getting outdoors without having to wear glasses to see clearly.  Wearing glasses for hunting and skiing had definite drawbacks, but the worst was trying to go to a pool or the beach with the family.  I tried contact lenses but they were never quite comfortable for me.”

“I was very impressed with the entire staff at Lehigh Valley Center for Sight.  They asked the questions and took the time necessary to discuss my lifestyle and vision goals.  We discussed my vision needs for work as well as for my outdoor activities.”

His LASIK procedure corrected both his near-sightedness and high astigmatism.  Astigmatism, an irregular curvature of the cornea, is a very common visual problem that occurs in one in three people.  “With CustomVue LASIK, patients with varying degrees of astigmatism can be effectively treated.  A few simple tests in our office will allow us to determine if LASIK is an option for you.” notes Dr. Cherfas.  

To see if LASIK vision correction can help you see more clearly, contact our office for a free LASIK Consultation at 610-437-4988.

Talk With Our Doctor

Dr. Daniel Ross

Set your DVR...for Monday, February 4th 6:30-7pm- WFMZ Channel 69

Lehigh Valley Center for Sight's Dr. Daniel Ross will appear  on St. Luke's award-winning, Nielsen-rated television program "Talk With Your Doctor" on WFMZ-TV Channel 69.  This 30-minute live, weekly call-in show features expert physician hosts from St. Luke's University Health Network. The shows highlight current issues in health care, promotes overall health and wellness and offers insight into the latest treatments and technologies.  

Daniel Ross, MD is a Board Certified physician, surgeon and vitreo-retinal disease specialist who has been caring for patients in the Lehigh Valley for over 25 years.  

Using advanced technology and thorough diagnostic exams, Dr. Ross has preserved the sight of thousands of patients in a warm and compassionate environment.   He received his education and training at the State University of New York, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, and vitreo-retinal specialty training at Harvard Medical School. 

Please watch "Talk With Your Doctor" and feel free to call 1-800-426-4625 (toll free) during the show with your questions and comments.

Our Own Survivor

Rita Canata, Dr. Ahdieh's Surgical Coordinator

We are proud of the achievements of many of our staff members, and would like to take a moment to honor our own breast cancer survivor, Rita Cannata, Surgery Coordinator.  Rita was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in November of 2010.  She underwent surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments in 2011. We are happy to report that she is cancer-free and busy at work, helping patients as they plan for their own surgeries.

A Contribution toward the Cause

Thanks to the continued efforts of Front Office Manager Beth Handwerk, LVC4S doctors and staff made a contribution to the American Cancer Society for the fifth straight year.  

Beth Handwerk and Dr. Ahdieh show the final tally!

On Friday, October 12th, Our offices participated in "Lee National Denim Day".  Members of our staff donated $5 to wear jeans to work.  Together, our staff contributed $170.  The doctors agreed to match the staff contribution, for a total donation of $340 to benefit women's cancer programs.  

  

November Anniversaries

Congratulations to three of our staff members who are celebrating Lehigh Valley Center for Sight anniversaries this month.  Shelly Carl of our phone room celebrates two years; Susan Brotzman, Clinical Staff marks three years; and Office Clerk Darlene Kernechel has been keeping our office running smoothly for nine years!

Pictured left to right:  Shelly Carl, Susan Brotzman, Darlene Kernechel