Barnet Dulaney Perkins is leading the way in glaucoma treatment, performing a revolutionary ocular treatment for the full range of glaucoma disease to significantly decrease the dependence of daily eye drops.

Lake Havasu City, AZ — August 13, 2025 — Barnet Dulaney Perkins is thrilled to announce Dr. Sanjay Kamat and his team successfully performed the first-ever iDose TR implantation in Lake Havasu City, AZ. iDose TR is a new, groundbreaking FDA approved treatment that is designed to provide long duration, continuous drug therapy directly inside the eye, helping patients take better control over the elevated eye pressure associated with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. This innovative device, developed by Glaukos, delivers sustained-release medication directly into the eye, reducing or even eliminating the need for daily drops.

More than 3 million people in the United States are affected by Glaucoma, an eye disease caused by increased pressure in the eye and it can also cause damage to the optic nerve which carries visual information from the eyes to the brain. If left untreated, glaucoma can cause permanent damage to the eye, which means vision loss cannot be reversed. Prescription eye drops are the most common treatment for glaucoma, but they can be difficult to administer correctly and can cause uncomfortable or irritating side effects for most patients. High rates of non-compliance and non-adherence to prescription medications contribute to disease progression.

“With iDose TR, this innovative device delivers sustained-release medication directly into the eye, which reduces, and can even eliminate the need for the patient to have to self-administer eye drops multiple times a day, which may cause unpleasant side effects” said Dr. Sanjay Kamat. By delivering an effective therapy directly inside of the eye, iDose TR is an alternative to prescription eye drops and a hands-free way to keep eye pressure under control. “It is great to be able to offer the latest technology available in glaucoma management. Achieving great pressure control, having less side effects, being less dependent on daily eyedrops, and preventing permanent vision loss are great improvements in quality of life for our patients”, says Dr. Kamat.

Developed by Glaukos, iDose TR reduces high or elevated pressure within the eye by automatically releasing the same type of medication used for decades in the most commonly prescribed eye drops. During a clinical study, 8 out of 10 patients did not need prescription eye drops 12 months after administration of iDose TR. iDose TR may be particularly beneficial for patients who have difficulty adhering to a daily medication regimen or whose condition is uncontrolled on topical glaucoma medications. “Barnet Dulaney Perkins is dedicated to providing our patients with the most advanced treatment options available, iDose gives physicians and patients a solution for the huge problem of non-compliance when using drops”, says Dr. Kamat.

Advantages of iDose® TR

• Sustained Medication Release: Delivers consistent levels of medication, reducing IOP fluctuations.
• Improved Compliance: Eliminates the need for daily eye drops, addressing adherence challenges.
• Minimally Invasive Procedure: Implanted during a quick outpatient procedure with minimal recovery time.
• Reduced Side Effects: By delivering medication directly into the eye, it minimizes common side effects associated with topical treatments.
• Long-Term Efficacy: Clinical studies have shown that approximately 80% of patients remained free from additional glaucoma medications for at least 12 months post-implantation.

To learn more about innovative glaucoma treatments available at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, visit www.goodeyes.com or call 602-955-1000 to schedule a comprehensive medical eye exam.

About Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center
Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, an affiliate of American Vision Partners, has been providing state-of-the-art medical and surgical eye care in Arizona for over 35 years. With a commitment to advanced technology and compassionate care, its team of experienced eye specialists helps patients protect, improve and preserve their sight for life.

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PHOENIX, AZ (May 7, 2025)   We’re delighted to announce that Dr. Jordan Graff has been named an AZ Top Doc for 2025, marking his third time earning this prestigious honor! Selected through AZ Top Docs’ rigorous, merit-based review process—where peers evaluate clinical expertise, leadership, research, and community service—Dr. Graff continues to set the standard for retinal care in Arizona.

A Leader in Retinal Medicine

Dr. Graff is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the retina and vitreous. A Brigham Young alumnus and magna cum laude graduate of the University of California—with honors in the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society—he completed his ophthalmology residency and vitreoretinal fellowship at the University of Iowa, earning the Heed Foundation Fellowship for promising fellows nationwide.

Known for his surgical precision, Dr. Graff leads multiple groundbreaking clinical trials and has authored numerous scientific publications. His commitment extends beyond our community: fluent in Spanish, he regularly returns to Latin America on medical mission trips, providing sight-saving care to underserved populations.

What Makes an AZ Top Doc?

AZ Top Docs vets each candidate through a confidential peer-review process:

• Clinical Excellence: Proven track record in patient outcomes and surgical skill.
• Research & Education: Leadership in clinical trials, publications, and teaching.
• Community Service: Dedication to outreach, mentoring, and humanitarian missions.

Being named an AZ Top Doc reflects Dr. Graff’s outstanding reputation among his colleagues and his unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Graff on this remarkable achievement and thanking him for bringing world-class retinal expertise to BDP!

PHOENIX, ARIZONA (April 3, 2025) – Dr. Deepti Saini, MD, of American Vision Partners affiliates, Southwestern Eye Center and Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center has earned the honor of ‘Top Doc’ in Ophthalmology by Phoenix Magazine for the sixth consecutive year. Dr. Deepti Saini is a board-certified ophthalmologist and has been named Top Doc in 2020-2024 and now 2025.

Dr. Saini practices comprehensive ophthalmology and is committed to providing her patients with the highest standard of care by treating and helping them understand their diagnosis.  Dr. Saini’s focus and compassion are performing cataract surgeries.  She is a very skilled surgeon, and she remains current on all the latest technologies and intraocular lenses available to help each patient optimize their vision.  She has always been compassionate about teaching and serves on faculty locally as a Clinical Assistant Professor at both the University of Arizona Phoenix and Creighton University.

As a cataract surgeon at Southwestern Eye Center and Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Dr. Saini is compassionate and helps patients understand their diagnoses and treatment options to provide the highest standard of care possible.

“It is such an honor to be selected by my peers for ‘Top Doc’ in Ophthalmology for the sixth year. I am privileged that our local community of doctors entrust me with their patients and family members to perform cataract surgery and restore sight,” said Saini. “Being named a Top Doctor is not just a recognition of my efforts but a reminder that passion, dedication, and a willingness to serve others are the true keys to success. I am deeply honored and grateful for this opportunity to continue making a positive impact.”

Dr. Saini provides high-quality eye care and performs cataract surgeries for patients in Scottsdale, Glendale, Sun City, Goodyear, and Surprise.

“Whether it’s through innovative treatments, compassionate patient care, or being at the forefront of eye health advancements, Dr. Saini continually goes above and beyond. Her commitment to making the world clearer, one eye at a time, is truly inspiring,” says Shane Armstrong, American Vision Partners CEO.

About Southwestern Eye Center

Southwestern Eye Center was established in 1982 in Mesa, Arizona, by Dr. Lothaire Bluth. Over the last 40 years, the practice has grown and continues to offer world-class technology and patient-first values across Arizona and New Mexico. The experienced team of doctors at Southwestern Eye Center are specializes in multiple fields of ophthalmology, including cataracts, retinal disease, glaucoma, and oculoplastics. Together, the caring team of physicians and staff ensure that their focus is always on providing the highest-quality eye care for their patients and convenient service for their communities. For more information, please visit http://www.SWeye.com.

About Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

The doctors at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center are recognized leaders in providing state-of-the-art medical and surgical eye care in Arizona for more than 35 years. Doctors at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center use the most advanced technologies and techniques to treat patients at all stages of life. Comprehensive eye health services are provided by nationally renowned specialists in multiple fields of ophthalmology, including cataract surgery, vision correction, cornea, retina, glaucoma, and oculoplastics. Patients can expect compassionate and convenient care from the doctors of any of the Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center clinics. For more information, please visit http://www.GoodEyes.com.

About American Vision Partners

American Vision Partners is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing eye care physician services organizations. AVP serves communities throughout Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and Nevada, with over 180 nationally recognized doctors and 120 locations. We partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and share a best-in-class management system, infrastructure, and technology to provide the highest-quality patient care. Our partner practices, including Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Abrams Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates, Laser Eye Center of Lubbock, and Vantage Eye Center have on average been in practice for more than 30 years. For more information, please visit www.AmericanVisionPartners.com.

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(August 19, 2024) – Dr. Tigran Kostanyan of Wellish Abrams Vision Institute, an affiliate of American Vision Partners, has achieved a significant milestone in the field of ophthalmology by successfully implanting one of the first IC-8 Apthera IOL for cataract patients in Las Vegas.

The IC-8™ IOL is the first FDA-approved presbyopia-correcting lens that delivers extended depth of focus through its distinctive, small aperture design. The IC-8™ IOL combines the simple principle of small aperture optics with the reliable quality of an aspheric monofocal IOL to deliver a continuous range of vision at various distances.

“Our patients are looking for solutions that fit their lifestyle, and this lens can deliver mono-focal-like distance vision while providing enhanced visual acuity through intermediate and near distances for everyday activities,” says Dr. Kostanyan. “The lens offers a monovision solution for patients with low astigmatism, without the hassle of a Toric lens that sometimes comes with irregular corneas and challenging ocular biometry.”

Almost everyone over the age of 40 eventually struggles with the onset of presbyopia (aging eye). This is the normal aging process of the eye, making it harder to focus clearly on close objects. Reading a newspaper or menu or trying to see your smartphone becomes a challenging and frustrating task. Presbyopia, coupled with Cataracts, presents enhanced vision opportunities after the surgery. This innovative lens offers patients with cataracts the potential for improved vision at various distances.

“Cataract surgery is all about meeting each patient’s unique needs, considering various factors, including their lifestyle. Having a variety of options that address today’s demands is absolutely critical.  In today’s world, being able to drive, see the TV and computer all without glasses is a dream come true for many of our patients,” says Dr. Kostanyan.

The Apthera™ IOL is the only lens with small aperture technology that filters away the unfocused light that causes blurry vision. Unlike other lenses that split, shift, or stretch light, the Apthera IOL focuses light entering the eye through its small aperture and seamlessly expands the range of vision—allowing individuals to see text, people, and objects across a full range of focal distances.

“We are pleased to continue to offer the latest surgical technology to our patients in Nevada. Our surgeons remain at the forefront of new products to enhance patient outcomes and increase satisfaction,” said Shaun Brierly, Chief Medical Officer of American Vision Partners.

The procedure was performed at Wellish Abrams Vision Institute, known for its commitment to providing the highest quality eye care using state-of-the-art technology. Dr. Kostanyan, a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, has years of experience in cataract surgery and is recognized for specializing in medical, laser, and surgical treatment of glaucoma patients.  Dr. Kostanyan is one of the few fellowship-trained glaucoma surgeons in the region.

For more information about this new offering and to schedule a consultation with Dr. Kostanyan, please visit www.WellishAbrams.com or call (702) 733-2020. Visit Bausch + Lomb for more information about the Apthera IC-8 IOL presbyopia-correcting lens.

About American Vision Partners

American Vision Partners is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing eye care physician services organizations. AVP serves communities throughout Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and Nevada, with over 180 nationally recognized doctors and 120 locations. We partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and share a best-in-class management system, infrastructure, and technology to provide the highest-quality patient care. Our partner practices, including Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Abrams Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates, Laser Eye Center of Lubbock, and Vantage Eye Center have on average been in practice for more than 30 years. For more information, please visit www.AmericanVisionPartners.com.

About Wellish Abrams Vision Institute

Founded in 1994 by Dr. Kent Wellish, M.D., Wellish Vision Institute uses the latest technology and innovative procedures to provide the highest level of vision care in Nevada. Since its inception, Wellish Abrams Vision Institute has expanded to four locations in Las Vegas and one in Henderson, Nevada. Wellish Vision Institute is a premier ophthalmology practice dedicated to providing the highest quality eye care across a range of services, including cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma care, and treatment for various eye conditions. For more information, please visit www.WellishAbrams.com.

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Chris La Fleur
Phone: (602) 359-3972
Email: chris.lafleur@AmericanVisionPartners.com