Varicose veins are veins that have lost their useful purpose of returning the blood in your legs to the heart. They are usually rendered ineffective because tiny valves in the veins are ruptured and the veins are under increased pressure. The increased pressure causes these veins to enlarge and become unsightly and painful. One needs to study the underlying venous function with a venous reflux ultrasound before beginning any treatment. Significant venous reflux can be the cause of superficial veins and needs to be corrected first. This includes spider veins. You should be treated by someone who understands venous physiology and who can offer all modalities of treatment. As Board Certified Vascular Surgeons and Phlebologists, Dr. Horowitz and Dr. Varnagy both understand the underlying disease process and can choose among all techniques available to decide your best treatment course. Many "vein specialists" cannot offer a full complement of treatment options and are biased towards the procedures they do perform. Be an educated consumer! At The Central Florida Vein and Vascular Center we are pleased to offer both the VNUS Closure procedure and Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT), in addition to a full compliment of other treatment modalities for the comprehensive, minimally invasive, non surgical management of vein problems. EVLT and the VNUS Closure procedure are minimally invasive, catheter based treatment alternatives for patients with a condition known as superficial venous reflux, the root cause of varicose veins and painful venous insufficiency.

The Central Florida Vein and Vascular Center has become a center of excellence for the minimally invasive, non-surgical management of vein problems and is frequently used as a training site for physicians wishing to learn these new and exciting techniques.
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