The Malta Professional Building construction on the corner of Route 9 and

Malta Avenue is now complete, with the new office of area retina specialist Dr. Amjad Hammad. His practice, Saratoga Vitreo-Retinal Ophthalmology, officially opened its doors to the first patient May 19.

The 4,600-square-foot ophthalmology center is state-of-the-art and has more than doubled the capacity of care the office is able to provide the community.

Hammad said, "We have worked diligently since 2007 to create a retinal eye-care center that incorporates a full range of services. Whether patients need management of hereditary eye diseases, diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy, care for age-related macular degeneration or surgery, we have the experience and skilled staff to provide personalized, compassionate and quality care right here in our facility.”

The doctor is an internationally recognized retina specialist who also treats patients with retinal detachment and macular edema. He strives to educate his patients about their ocular diseases and treatment process.

"We look forward to continuing to provide a high level of service to our community," Hammad said. "Patients visiting us for the first time routinely comment about the convenience and the good customer-service approach we offer.”

To learn more and receive free copies of his two new books, “Keeping Your

Retina Healthy” and “Diabetes and Your Eye,” visit www.SaratogaRetina.com or call 580-0553.

--Jennie