KENDALL EYE INSTITUTE, INC.
MIAMI, FLORIDA

Kendall Eye Institute A native New Yorker, Dr. Ann Elizabeth Ballen received her BA from HarvardUniversity and her Medical Degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed an internship in at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, and her residency in Ophthalmology at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. Dr. Ballen specializes in Cataract Surgery, Premium Lens Implant Surgery, and Pediatric Ophthalmology. Dr. Ballen and her husband have two children and a daughter in-law, of whom they are very proud. In her, Dr. Ballen enjoys kayaking and other activities. Being a third generation Ophthalmologist she enjoys teaching the students and interns at Kendall Eye Institute. After completing her internship program with Dr. Harry Hamburger she joined the team at Kendall Eye Institute. Dr. Felipe specializes in comprehensive eye examinations, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, cataracts and other ocular pathology. She also has a special interest in contact lenses including lenses for astigmatism and specialty lenses for patients with cornea problems. Other interests of Dr. Felipe include spending time with her husband who is also an Optometrist, traveling, and boating. a board certified ophthalmologist recently joined Kendall Eye Institute’s team. Using cutting edge technologies, laser treatments, and procedures, she serves as our Glaucoma Specialist, focusing on diagnosis, treatment and care of glaucoma patients. (rollover to see more) received a degree of Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from the University of Miami in 1999. She attained her medical degree at the University of Miami School of Medicine in 2003. She subsequently completed her internal medicine internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida; and extensive training during her Ophthalmology residency at The New York Eye and ear Infirmary from 2004 to 2007. Her fellowship in disease and surgery of Glaucoma was completed at Cornell University in 2008. This is a disease which affects the lens of the eye. It causes the clear lens in the eye to become cloudy which causes a problem with vision making it blurry. Normally, light travels through the lens and gives the clear imagine to the retina. For persons that suffer from cataracts their lens are cloudy so the image transferred to the retina is vague and difficult to interpret, therefore the patient would be said to have blurred vision. Cataracts usually affect persons who are above the age of 60 and it can affect one or both eyes. This disease is not contagious which means it can not be passed from a persons eye to another persons eye by contact. This is the most common cause of blindness in the world, it is not painful and it does not cause the persons eye to itch. After the surgery, one will need to make a few frequent visits to the doctor office within some days and within the first few weeks. In this period, the patient is issued eye drops which help in protecting the eye against infections and inflammation. Within some days, most patients notice improvements with their vision and they can resume their normal routine. The doctor will continue to monitor the eye for any notable complications. With a stabilized condition, the doctor will issue fitting glasses if necessary. The decision to proceed with this surgery is based primarily on the difficulty of one performing their duties. Surgical procedures are the best for removing cataracts with implantation of artificial lens. There are numerous intraocular lens types that can help restore vision. Cataract surgery is safe and an effective way to restore vision without any serious complications. ALL UNITED HEALTH/NHP PRODUCTS(SOME REQUIRE A REFERRAL) COVENTRY (EXCEPT HMO), VISTA PRODUCTS ( EXCEPT SUMMIT) ALL TRICARE PRODUCTS (PRIME NEEDS A REFERRAL) ALL UNITED HEALTH/NHP PRODUCTS(SOME REQUIRE A REFERRAL) COVENTRY (EXCEPT HMO), VISTA PRODUCTS ( EXCEPT SUMMIT) ALL TRICARE PRODUCTS (PRIME NEEDS A REFERRAL)