Missouri Mavericks Name Official Eye Centers

11/17/09

The Mavericks, the new expansion team in the Central Hockey League, announced their recently selected Vision Center. Silverstein Eye Centers has been made Official Eye Centers of the Missouri Mavericks, The Mavericks will play at the new Independence Events Center in Independence, Missouri.

“It is both an honor and privilege to join such an energetic organization,” said Dr. Kevin Skelsey, board-certified ophthalmologist and partner of Silverstein Eye Centers.
“We are very excited about the opportunity.”

“When the Equipment Certification Council (HECC) introducing hockey facemask protectors, eye related injuries dramatically decreased,” Coach Scott Hillman says. “But accidents still happen, Bryan Berard had to take almost two full seasons off and undergo several surgeries to repair his vision or Anaheim Duck player, Petteri Nokelainen took a stick to his right eye earlier this year. Hillman stated since eye injuries are possible, they have enlisted the help of the doctors at Silverstein Eye Centers. With this medical addition to their group, they feel that if an unfortunate situation arises, their players will be receiving the best medical attention possible.

Professional athletes, including several golfers, baseball, soccer and football players alike, have turned to Silverstein Eye Centers to give them the competitive edge that comes with enhanced vision.

Each year there are more than 100,000 sports-related eye injuries that are reported to physicians.  The most common kinds of eye injuries related to sports are detached retinas, lacerated corneas, contusions and corneal abrasions as well as cataracts, hemorrhages, and the loss of an eye. In the event of an on-the-ice emergency, it is critical that the Missouri Mavericks have the best care available in the area.

Founder of Silverstein Eye Centers, Dr Steven Silverstein says. “We are proud to be named the Official Eye Centers of the Missouri Mavericks. We strive to offer the most advanced eye care technology to our patients. Our mission is to provide outstanding quality of care and service to every person who walks through our door.  We provide the patient with the latest technology, medical advances, the most informative consultations, and the highest standard of surgical care. We believe in keeping our patients happy, informed and satisfied. The integrity, honesty, and compassion we have for our patients will never waver.  Our goal is to keep lifelong patients by meeting their needs and exceeding their expectations.”

Silverstein Eye Centers also serves as a resource for vision correction surgery; cataract and lens implants, the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, and general ophthalmology. They maintain a commitment to excellence at their Independence and Lee's Summit Centers.