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OMNI Eye Specialists is regarded as one of the premier multi-specialty ophthalmology practices in the Baltimore and Washington, DC areas. We strive to work with your family eye doctor to ensure complete and cohesive care. We have successfully developed this unique health care model to ensure professional specialty care to all of our patients.

Ivan H. Garcia, M.D. was one of several doctors recognized by Catholic Charities on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the 24th Annual Healthcare Professionals Breakfast for their commitment and volunteer efforts for the patients of the Esperanza Center Healthcare Services Cener.

Dr. Garcia has volunteered at the Esperanza Center for almost two decades. So long, in fact, that staff cant recall when Dr. Garcia was not treating patients there. Upon accepting the award, Dr. Garcia graciously thanked the staff members and volunteers who have helped through the years. He concluded by issuing a challenge to his fellow healthcare professionals to not only make financial contributions, but give of their time helping patients as well. He acknowledged that sometimes giving time is just as if not more important than giving money.
The Esperanza Center is a Catholic Charities-run community center for immigrants in Baltimore City, offering diverse programs to promote family health and unity, social integration, and citizenship. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Baltimore compassionately care for more than 160,000 people and serves over a quarter million meals every year to those who are hungry. Catholic Charities is the leading private provider of human services in Maryland, widely known for creative and compassionate caregiving and for developing programs aimed at self sufficiency.
Serving as Medical Director at OMNI Eye Specialists, Dr. Garcia typically volunteers one Saturday every two to three months at the Esperanza Center. He treats patients in need of eye exams, diabetic retinopathy screenings, glaucoma and cataract screenings, as well as many other medical eye conditions. Patients requiring follow-up care are seen again at Dr. Garcias private practice at OMNI Eye Specialists located at several locations across the Baltimore area. Typically, the practice treats several patients a week under a mission program as well as performing one surgery a week. In addition to the Esperanza Center, the team at OMNI Eye Specialistsparticipates in the Mission Cataract and the Mission of Mercy programs.

Baltimore, Maryland, Jan. 15 -- In recognition of Glaucoma Awareness Month, OMNI Eye Specialists, will be offering free Glaucoma Screenings on Friday, February 12, 2010. OMNI Eye Specialists encourages anyone at risk to please participate in their Glaucoma Awareness Program. "Glaucoma is like high blood pressure and diabetes - you have to check your eye pressure regularly," said Hina Ahmed, M.D. a fellowship trained glaucoma specialist at OMNI Eye Specialists.

It is estimated that over 3 million Americans have glaucoma and half are at risk for going blind because they remain undiagnosed. "Glaucoma is a complex disease, because there are no symptoms in the early stages. By the time vision loss is noted by the patient, the disease process is quite advanced. If detected early enough, vision loss from glaucoma can be treated and prevented," said Dr. Ahmed. "As part of Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, we are urging people who might be at risk to call our office to schedule a free glaucoma screening."

Who is at risk? African-Americans have a higher incidence of glaucoma, and it often appears at a younger age than in other racial groups. Anyone with a close relative - father, mother or sibling - with glaucoma is also at risk. People over the age of 60, those with diabetes and people who have had a serious eye injury are considered at risk as well. Anyone who falls into these groups should call us or their optometrist to have their eyes examined. Although glaucoma cannot be cured, early detection and treatment can usually preserve vision.

Glaucoma is a condition in which the optic nerve, responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain, is damaged. It can be associated with elevated pressure within the eye and often leads to vision loss. It begins with the loss of peripheral vision and then advances to a reduction in central vision. Glaucoma can potentially lead to blindness.

On Friday, February 12, OMNI Eye Specialists will be hosting complimentary glaucoma screenings at their Lord Baltimore Drive office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3 p.m. To minimize wait times, appointments can be scheduled by calling (410) 277-3937.