Dr. Kamran Massoumi
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Dr. Kamran Massoumi, a leading ophthalmologist, founded the Oklahoma Eye Institute in Lawton. Born in Tehran and inspired by his grandfather’s legacy, he brought advanced eye care to Western Oklahoma.
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Glaucoma Surgery Demystified: Everything Patients Should Understand Before and After Treatment
Glaucoma surgery becomes a vital option when pressure-lowering eye drops or laser treatments are no longer enough to protect vision. Because glaucoma gradually damages the optic nerve, reducing intraocular pressure is the only proven way to slow or prevent further vision loss. When pressure remains too high despite medication, surgery helps restore balance in the eye’s fluid system. Therefore, information on glaucoma surgery is essential for patients facing this decision.
By Dr. Kamran Massoumi2 months ago in Education
Growing Through the Game: My Childhood Path in Competitive Soccer Play
My childhood journey with competitive soccer began on a small field near my home. I did not know much about the sport at first. I only knew that I liked to run, kick a ball, and laugh with friends. The game felt fun and straightforward. I had no idea that it would soon shape my daily life. As I grew older, soccer became more than a hobby. It became a part of who I was. It pushed me to show up, learn, and try again even when things felt hard.
By Dr. Kamran Massoumi2 months ago in Education
Clearer Vision Ahead: Understanding Refractive Cataract Surgery and Its Benefits
Refractive cataract surgery has transformed the way patients experience vision restoration. While traditional cataract surgery focuses on removing the clouded lens, refractive cataract surgery takes the process a step further by correcting refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The result is not only a clearer vision but also a reduced dependence on glasses or contact lenses. As technology continues to advance, this approach offers patients a more personalized and precise form of vision correction that aligns with modern expectations of visual freedom.
By Dr. Kamran Massoumi3 months ago in Education
How Refractive Cataract Surgery Restores Clear Vision Without Glasses
Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision loss, especially as people age. They occur when the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, making it difficult to see clearly. For decades, cataract surgery has been the gold standard for restoring vision. However, traditional surgery often required patients to wear glasses afterward. Today, refractive cataract surgery is changing that expectation. With advanced technology and precision techniques, patients can now achieve clear vision and reduce or even eliminate their dependence on glasses. This groundbreaking approach combines cataract removal with vision correction, offering sharper, more natural sight than ever before.
By Dr. Kamran Massoumi3 months ago in Education
A New Era of Clarity: How Refractive Cataract Surgery Redefines Vision Restoration
Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide, especially among people over 60. When proteins in the eye’s natural lens clump together, the lens becomes cloudy, making it difficult to see clearly. This cloudiness causes glare, faded colors, and blurred images that interfere with simple daily activities like reading a phone screen or driving at night. Over time, this deterioration doesn’t just affect sight—it impacts confidence, independence, and overall quality of life.
By Dr. Kamran Massoumi3 months ago in Education
Kicking Toward Growth: Lessons from a Lifetime of Youth Soccer
My journey with soccer began at an early age, long before I understood how much the sport would shape who I became. From the first time I ran across the field with a ball at my feet, I was hooked by the energy, teamwork, and challenge the game offered. What started as a fun weekend activity quickly grew into a central part of my life. I spent countless hours practicing after school, driven by the excitement of competition and the joy of improving with every kick. Soccer became a language of movement, communication, and emotion that I carried with me throughout my youth.
By Dr. Kamran Massoumi4 months ago in Education
How Refractive Cataract Surgery Improves Vision After Cataract Removal
Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision loss, especially among older adults. They occur when the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy, making it difficult to see clearly. Traditional cataract surgery involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with a clear artificial one, thereby restoring vision. However, refractive cataract surgery takes this a step further. It not only removes the cataract but also corrects other refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. This advanced approach provides patients with clearer, sharper vision and often reduces the need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery.
By Dr. Kamran Massoumi4 months ago in Education
High School Varsity Tennis: What Makes It So Unique?
Have you ever wondered why High School Varsity Tennis seems to carry a special weight compared to recreational play or even junior varsity? Making the varsity team is often seen as a milestone, marking the point where skill, dedication, and hard work converge. Players are no longer simply hitting balls for fun—they are representing their school, competing for team points, and stepping onto courts where every serve and rally matters.
By Dr. Kamran Massoumi4 months ago in Gamers
Breakthrough Glaucoma Treatments: Innovations Driving Better Surgical Outcomes
Glaucoma is one of the most significant threats to vision health, affecting millions worldwide and often progressing silently until irreversible damage occurs. The disease damages the optic nerve, usually due to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), and is a leading cause of blindness if left untreated. While medications and laser therapies are often the first lines of defense, surgery becomes essential when other methods fail to control the disease. In recent years, innovations in surgical techniques and technologies have transformed glaucoma care, offering safer procedures, faster recoveries, and more effective long-term results.
By Dr. Kamran Massoumi5 months ago in Education
Glaucoma Surgery Explained: Understanding Options, Safety, and Healing
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness around the world. This disease affects the optic nerve, the part of the eye that sends signals to the brain. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to permanent vision loss. For many people, medications and laser treatments are enough to control eye pressure. But when these methods no longer work, glaucoma surgery is often the next step. Glaucoma surgery in clear and straightforward terms. You will learn about the different types of surgery, the possible risks, what recovery looks like, and how life changes afterward.
By Dr. Kamran Massoumi5 months ago in Humans
Refractive Cataract Surgery: What You Need to Know Before the Procedure
Cataracts remain one of the most common causes of vision loss as people age, and cataract surgery has long been the standard treatment to restore clarity. Traditional cataract surgery involves removing the cloudy natural lens and replacing it with a clear artificial lens. While effective at improving vision, it often leaves patients dependent on glasses or contact lenses for near or distance tasks. Refractive cataract surgery changes this outcome by combining cataract removal with correction of refractive errors.
By Dr. Kamran Massoumi5 months ago in Education
Refractive Cataract Surgery: Everything You Should Know Before Treatment
Cataracts develop when the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, often due to aging, injury, or other health conditions. Traditional cataract surgery removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with a clear, artificial one. Refractive cataract surgery takes this a step further by also addressing common vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
By Dr. Kamran Massoumi5 months ago in Education
