Serving patients seeking cataract surgery in Sherman and the surrounding Texas areas

Robert G. Burlingame, MD, FACS, Andrew Bossen, MD, and William B. Plauché, MD, are talented, board-certified ophthalmologists at RGB Eye Associates in Sherman, Texas. The trio offers a range of vision correction procedures, including LASIK, PRK and cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens implants (IOLs). The team also offers medical and surgical treatment of common eye disorders such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eye syndrome and diabetic eye diseases.

Drs. Burlingame, Bossen and Plauché have perfected an advanced version of cataract removal known as no-stitch, no-shot cataract surgery. Because of advances in microsurgery techniques, the surgeons can remove the cataractous lens through a small, self-sealing incision that does not require any stitches. Also, anesthetic eye drops — as opposed to injections of anesthesia — are used to numb the eye, eliminating the need for shots.

During no-stitch, no-shot cataract surgery, the surgeons make a small incision in the eye and use a technique called phacoemulsification to gently break up the clouded lens with an ultrasound device. The pieces of the lens are removed, and the surgeons place an IOL through the same incision. RGB Eye Associates use a variety of IOLs designed to improve vision at multiple distances; some IOL options also treat presbyopia (Crystalens) and astigmatism (Toric).

In addition to vision correction surgery and treatment of common eye disorders, the team at RGB Eye Associates also offers eyelid surgery, Botox injections, dermal fillers and Latisse (an eyelash-thickening product).

To schedule a one-on-one consultation with Drs. Burlingame, Bossen or Plauché, or learn more about your vision correction options, please contact RGB Eye Associates at 855-212-8841.

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More About the Surgeons at RGB Eye Associates

Robert G. Burlingame, MD, FACS, earned his undergraduate degree from Southwest Texas State and his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center. He completed his internship and residency at Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Dr. Burlingame was one of the first surgeons certified to teach his peers laser refractive surgery techniques. He was also one of the first U.S. ophthalmic surgeons to participate in Summit Laser's "Visionary Program" training, prior to the FDA's approval of LASIK. Dr. Burlingame is a former chief of surgery and medical ethics committee chairman, and has served on the board of directors for the Ophthalmic Outpatient Surgical Society. He has had his work published in several medical journals and lectured at ophthalmic surgical conferences. Dr. Burlingame also contributes to several charitable organizations in the area. He is a member of several professional societies, including the following:

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Christian Medical and Dental Association
• Texas Medical Society
• Texas Ophthalmologic Association
• Grayson County Medical Society

Andrew Bossen, MD, received his undergraduate and medical degrees with honors from Texas A&M University. He completed an internal medicine internship and ophthalmic residency training at Scott & White Hospital. Dr. Bossen belongs to several professional medical organizations, including the following:

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American Medical Association
• Texas Medical Association
• Christian Ophthalmology Society
• Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
• Texas Ophthalmologic Association

William B. Plauché, MD, is a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University and Louisiana State University Health Science Center. He completed an internal medicine internship and ophthalmology residency at Scott & white Hospital. Dr. Plauché served in the military (U.S. Army and Louisiana National Guard) for 15 years, and completed his service as a Captain-General Medical Officer in the Army. He belongs to the following professional organizations:

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American Medical Association
• Texas Medical Association
• Grayson County Medical Society
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Texas Ophthalmologic Association

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